# X (Twitter) Profile API. Send a handle or profile link. Exact follower counts, bio and verification. We handle the proxies, blocks and platform changes. [Get API key](https://socialtap.dev/signup/?next=%2Fplayground%2F%3Fendpoint%3Dx.profile) ## X (Twitter) Profile API at a glance Returns a public X (formerly Twitter) profile from a username, link or ID: exact follower, following and post counts, bio, links and verification. It also has the website, location, join date, full-size profile picture and header, which check the account has (blue, business or government), its affiliate badge and professional category, whether its posts are protected, its pinned posts, and X's counts of the account's media, likes and lists. GET `/v1/x/profile` [Read the API reference](https://socialtap.dev/docs/reference/x/profile/index.md) - **1 credit** per request, $0.75–$1.97 per 1,000 requests - **19 typed fields** null when unknown - **`handle`** is all it needs, e.g. `NASA` - **100 credits** free when you sign up, no card, so you can build before you spend ## Send one request. Get 19 fields back. Copy the request in your language, or hand it to your agent. Sign up for an API key and your first 100 credits are free. `$ npm install socialtap` `handle = NASA` [Open in playground](https://socialtap.dev/playground/?endpoint=x.profile) cURL: ```shell curl 'https://socialtap.dev/v1/x/profile?handle=NASA' \ -H "x-api-key: $SOCIALTAP_API_KEY" ``` TypeScript SDK: ```typescript import { SocialTap } from "socialtap"; const client = new SocialTap(); // apiKey defaults to process.env.SOCIALTAP_API_KEY const res = await client.x.profile.get({ handle: "NASA" }); console.log(res.data); console.log(res.credits.charged, res.meta.request_id); ``` Node.js (fetch): ```javascript const params = new URLSearchParams({ handle: "NASA", }); const res = await fetch(`https://socialtap.dev/v1/x/profile?${params}`, { headers: { "x-api-key": process.env.SOCIALTAP_API_KEY ?? "" }, }); const body = await res.json(); if (!res.ok) throw new Error(`${body.error.code}: ${body.error.message}`); const { data, meta } = body; console.log(data, meta.credits_charged); ``` Python (requests): ```python import os import requests res = requests.get( "https://socialtap.dev/v1/x/profile", params={"handle": "NASA"}, headers={"x-api-key": os.environ["SOCIALTAP_API_KEY"]}, ) body = res.json() if not res.ok: raise RuntimeError(f"{body['error']['code']}: {body['error']['message']}") data, meta = body["data"], body["meta"] print(data, meta["credits_charged"]) ``` Go (net/http): ```go package main import ( "encoding/json" "fmt" "log" "net/http" "net/url" "os" ) func main() { q := url.Values{} q.Set("handle", "NASA") req, err := http.NewRequest("GET", "https://socialtap.dev/v1/x/profile?"+q.Encode(), nil) if err != nil { log.Fatal(err) } req.Header.Set("x-api-key", os.Getenv("SOCIALTAP_API_KEY")) res, err := http.DefaultClient.Do(req) if err != nil { log.Fatal(err) } defer res.Body.Close() var body struct { Data json.RawMessage `json:"data"` Meta map[string]any `json:"meta"` Error *struct { Code string `json:"code"` Message string `json:"message"` } `json:"error"` } if err := json.NewDecoder(res.Body).Decode(&body); err != nil { log.Fatal(err) } if body.Error != nil { log.Fatalf("%s: %s", body.Error.Code, body.Error.Message) } fmt.Println(string(body.Data), body.Meta["credits_charged"]) } ``` 200 OK: ```json { "data": { "approximate_fields": [], "avatar_url": "https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1321163587679784960/0ZxKlEKB.jpg", "banner_url": "https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_banners/11348282/1788992290", "bio": "Making the seemingly impossible, possible. ✨", "category": null, "country_code": null, "created_at": "2007-12-19T20:20:32Z", "display_name": "NASA", "external_links": [ { "title": "nasa.gov", "url": "http://www.nasa.gov/" } ], "id": "11348282", "is_private": false, "is_verified": true, "location": "Pale Blue Dot", "metrics": { "follower_count": 92293807, "following_count": 115, "post_count": 74490, "total_like_count": null, "total_view_count": null }, "platform": "x", "platform_specific": { "x": { "affiliation": null, "highlighted_post_count": 289, "is_blue_verified": true, "is_identity_verified": false, "is_possibly_sensitive": false, "like_count": 17060, "listed_count": 96858, "media_count": 28224, "pinned_post_ids": [], "professional_type": null, "verified_at": "2009-08-07T19:53:50Z", "verified_type": "government", "withheld_in_countries": [] } }, "type": "organization", "unknown_fields": [], "url": "https://x.com/NASA", "username": "NASA" }, "meta": { "request_id": "req_3f9c2a7d1e8b4c6a9f0e2d4b6a8c0e1f", "platform": "x", "source": "api", "is_cached": false, "credits_charged": 1, "latency_ms": 244, "fetched_at": "2026-10-25T12:00:00Z", "input": { "kind": "profile", "id": "11348282", "url": "https://x.com/NASA" }, "credits_remaining": 9999, "client_request_id": null, "warnings": [] } } ``` ## One schema on 27 platforms. The [response reference](https://socialtap.dev/docs/reference/x/profile/index.md#response) lists every field, its type and when it is `null`. [See the full schema](https://socialtap.dev/resources/profile/index.md). - ### Null means unknown A field X doesn't show is null, never zero or an empty string, so a real zero always means zero. - ### What it accepts X account: a username with or without the @ (NASA, @NASA), a numeric user ID (11348282), or a profile link (x.com/NASA or twitter.com/NASA, with or without a tab such as /media or /with_replies, mobile.twitter.com, x.com/i/user/11348282, a Follow-button or intent link such as x.com/intent/user?screen_name=NASA or ?user_id=11348282, with any query such as ?s=20). - ### Write one parser X, TikTok, Instagram and 24 more platforms answer in these fields, so the code that reads one reads them all. - **`platform`string**: Platform ID (tiktok, youtube, …). - **`id`string**: Platform-native account ID (string; YouTube UC…, Reddit t2_…). - **`username`string**: Handle without the @; null when the account has none. - **`display_name`string**: Display name, channel title or page name; null when empty or not exposed. - **`url`string**: Canonical profile URL. - **`type`string**: Coarse account kind, as the platform labels it; unknown when it does not (TikTok labels organizations only). New values may be added; treat unknown values as unknown. - **`bio`string**: Profile bio, channel description or page about text; null when empty or not exposed. - **`avatar_url`string**: Profile picture URL (largest available). Platform CDN URLs can expire within hours. Live data from 33 platforms. [TikTok](https://socialtap.dev/apis/tiktok/index.md) · [Instagram](https://socialtap.dev/apis/instagram/index.md) · [Facebook](https://socialtap.dev/apis/facebook/index.md) · [YouTube](https://socialtap.dev/apis/youtube/index.md) · [Reddit](https://socialtap.dev/apis/reddit/index.md) · [Threads](https://socialtap.dev/apis/threads/index.md) · [Spotify](https://socialtap.dev/apis/spotify/index.md) · [Amazon](https://socialtap.dev/apis/amazon/index.md) · [Apple Music](https://socialtap.dev/apis/applemusic/index.md) · [Pinterest](https://socialtap.dev/apis/pinterest/index.md) · [Rumble](https://socialtap.dev/apis/rumble/index.md) · [X](https://socialtap.dev/apis/x/index.md) · [Bluesky](https://socialtap.dev/apis/bluesky/index.md) · [Twitch](https://socialtap.dev/apis/twitch/index.md) · [LinkedIn](https://socialtap.dev/apis/linkedin/index.md) · [Telegram](https://socialtap.dev/apis/telegram/index.md) · [TikTok Shop](https://socialtap.dev/apis/tiktokshop/index.md) · [Kwai](https://socialtap.dev/apis/kwai/index.md) · [Snapchat](https://socialtap.dev/apis/snapchat/index.md) · [SoundCloud](https://socialtap.dev/apis/soundcloud/index.md) · [Truth Social](https://socialtap.dev/apis/truthsocial/index.md) · [Kick](https://socialtap.dev/apis/kick/index.md) · [Komi](https://socialtap.dev/apis/komi/index.md) · [Lnk.Bio](https://socialtap.dev/apis/linkbio/index.md) · [Linkme](https://socialtap.dev/apis/linkme/index.md) · [Linktree](https://socialtap.dev/apis/linktree/index.md) · [Pillar](https://socialtap.dev/apis/pillar/index.md) · [TikTok Ad Library](https://socialtap.dev/apis/tiktok-ad-library/index.md) · [Facebook Ad Library](https://socialtap.dev/apis/facebook-ad-library/index.md) · [Facebook Events](https://socialtap.dev/apis/facebook-events/index.md) · [Facebook Marketplace](https://socialtap.dev/apis/facebook-marketplace/index.md) · [Google Ads Transparency Center](https://socialtap.dev/apis/google-ads-transparency/index.md) · [LinkedIn Ad Library](https://socialtap.dev/apis/linkedin-ad-library/index.md) ## What teams build with the X (Twitter) Profile API. - ### Track follower growth of brands and creators - ### Vet influencers before a campaign - ### Enrich lead lists with websites and bios - ### Resolve a post author to a full profile - ### Check which verification an account has ## Good to know before you build. - Protected accounts return their profile with is_private true, with the name, bio, links and counts X shows logged out. - is_verified is true for any check X shows. platform_specific.x says which: is_blue_verified for X Premium, verified_type business (gold) or government (grey). - type is organization for accounts X verifies as a business or government, and unknown otherwise, because X doesn't label people. - metrics.total_like_count, metrics.total_view_count and country_code are always null: X doesn't show them logged out. platform_specific.x.like_count counts the posts the account liked. - bio has X's t.co short links written out, and external_links lists the website first, then each link in the bio. - When X's account API fails, the profile comes from its page: media, like and list counts, identity verification and withheld countries are then null or listed in unknown_fields, as are a protected account's pinned posts. - Unknown and suspended accounts return not_found. Accounts X withholds for another reason return private_or_unavailable. ## 1 credit per request. Failed requests are free. Buy credits once and spend them on any endpoint, on any platform. [Plans and packs](https://socialtap.dev/pricing/index.md) · [How this endpoint is priced](https://socialtap.dev/docs/reference/x/profile/index.md#pricing) · [How credits work](https://socialtap.dev/docs/credits/index.md) | Source | Price per successful request | Per 1,000 requests | | --- | --- | --- | | Any source | 1 credit | $0.75–$1.97 | - Cache hits are free. - Credits from packs and top-ups never expire. - A monthly plan's credits are spent first, and what is left of them ends at each renewal. - Prices exclude tax: sales tax is added at checkout where it applies. - Outside the US, plans and packs are sold to businesses: checkout asks for your VAT, GST or other business tax ID. ## Questions about the X (Twitter) Profile API. More in the [API reference](https://socialtap.dev/docs/reference/x/profile/index.md). **Are the follower counts exact?** Yes. Follower, following and post counts are exact, not the rounded figures X's profile page shows. **Can I look up a Twitter user by ID?** Yes. Send the numeric user ID or an x.com/i/user/ link and you get the account under its current username. A number no account has as its ID is looked up as a username, and @ before digits always means a username. **How much does the X (Twitter) Profile API cost?** A request costs 1 credit. SocialTap credits cost $0.75–$1.97 per 1,000, depending on the plan or pack. Other platforms ## Profiles on 26 more platforms. - [TikTok Profile API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/tiktok/profile/index.md) (1 credit · `GET /v1/tiktok/profile`) - [Instagram Profile API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/instagram/profile/index.md) (1 credit · `GET /v1/instagram/profile`) - [Facebook Profile API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/facebook/profile/index.md) (1 credit · `GET /v1/facebook/profile`) - [YouTube Channel API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/youtube/profile/index.md) (1 credit · `GET /v1/youtube/profile`) - [Reddit Profile API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/reddit/profile/index.md) (1 credit · `GET /v1/reddit/profile`) - [Threads Profile API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/threads/profile/index.md) (1 credit · `GET /v1/threads/profile`) - [Spotify Artist API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/spotify/artist/index.md) (1 credit · `GET /v1/spotify/artist`) - [Amazon Shop API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/amazon/shop/index.md) (1 credit · `GET /v1/amazon/shop`) - [Apple Music Artist API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/applemusic/artist/index.md) (1 credit · `GET /v1/applemusic/artist`) - [Pinterest Profile API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/pinterest/profile/index.md) (1 credit · `GET /v1/pinterest/profile`) - [Rumble Channel API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/rumble/profile/index.md) (1 credit · `GET /v1/rumble/profile`) - [Bluesky Profile API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/bluesky/profile/index.md) (1 credit · `GET /v1/bluesky/profile`) - [Twitch Profile API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/twitch/profile/index.md) (1 credit · `GET /v1/twitch/profile`) - [LinkedIn Profile API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/linkedin/profile/index.md) (From 1 credit · `GET /v1/linkedin/profile`) - [Telegram Channel API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/telegram/channel/index.md) (1 credit · `GET /v1/telegram/channel`) - [Kwai Profile API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/kwai/profile/index.md) (1 credit · `GET /v1/kwai/profile`) - [Snapchat Profile API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/snapchat/profile/index.md) (1 credit · `GET /v1/snapchat/profile`) - [SoundCloud Artist API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/soundcloud/artist/index.md) (1 credit · `GET /v1/soundcloud/artist`) - [Truth Social Profile API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/truthsocial/profile/index.md) (1 credit · `GET /v1/truthsocial/profile`) - [Komi Page API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/komi/page/index.md) (1 credit · `GET /v1/komi/page`) - [Lnk.Bio Profile API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/linkbio/profile/index.md) (1 credit · `GET /v1/linkbio/profile`) - [Linkme Profile API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/linkme/profile/index.md) (1 credit · `GET /v1/linkme/profile`) - [Linktree Profile API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/linktree/profile/index.md) (1 credit · `GET /v1/linktree/profile`) - [Pillar Page API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/pillar/page/index.md) (1 credit · `GET /v1/pillar/page`) - [Facebook Ad Library Advertiser Search API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/facebook/search_advertisers/index.md) (1 credit / page · `GET /v1/facebook/search_advertisers`) - [Google Ads Transparency Center Advertiser API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/google/advertiser/index.md) (1 credit · `GET /v1/google/advertiser`) More X ## X API. 7 endpoints, one key. - [X (Twitter) Post API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/x/post/index.md) (1 credit · `GET /v1/x/post`) - [X (Twitter) Post Search API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/x/search_posts/index.md) (From 1 credit / page · `GET /v1/x/search_posts`) - [X (Twitter) User Search API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/x/search_profiles/index.md) (From 1 credit / page · `GET /v1/x/search_profiles`) - [X (Twitter) Hashtag Search API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/x/search_hashtags/index.md) (1 credit / page · `GET /v1/x/search_hashtags`) - [X (Twitter) Community Search API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/x/search_communities/index.md) (From 1 credit / page · `GET /v1/x/search_communities`) - [X (Twitter) Community API](https://socialtap.dev/apis/x/community/index.md) (1 credit · `GET /v1/x/community`) ## Try it on an account you know. Paste its handle or link in the playground, or copy the request into your code. 100free credits - No credit card - Failed requests are free - Works on all 218 endpoints [Start for free](https://socialtap.dev/signup/) [Read the docs](https://socialtap.dev/docs/index.md) --- [HTML version](https://socialtap.dev/apis/x/profile/) · [Docs index for AI agents](https://socialtap.dev/llms.txt) · [All docs in one file](https://socialtap.dev/llms-full.txt)