TikTok Profile Scraper

Plugin ID: tiktok_user_scrapper

Description

The TikTok Profile Scraper tool allows you to extract comprehensive profile information from TikTok users. By providing a username, you can gather detailed analytics including follower counts, engagement metrics, verification status, and profile details for market research, influencer analysis, and competitive intelligence.

Cost Information

• Cost: 4 credits

• PixelML Cost: $0.01

Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Default	Description
username	string	Yes	-	The TikTok username to scrape (without @ symbol). Example: "username" not "@username"

Output

Field	Type	Description
id	string	The unique TikTok user ID
url	string	The complete URL to the user's TikTok profile
username	string	The TikTok username (handle)
nickname	string	The display name shown on the profile
bio	string	The user's biography/description text
followers	integer	Total number of followers
following	integer	Total number of accounts the user follows
likes	integer	Total likes received across all videos
videos	integer	Total number of videos posted by the user
verified	boolean	Whether the account has verified status (blue checkmark)
avatar	string	URL to the user's profile picture/avatar image

How It Works

1. Username Processing: The system validates and processes the provided TikTok username

2. Profile Access: Connects to TikTok's platform to access public profile information

3. Data Extraction: Extracts comprehensive profile metrics and biographical information

4. Metrics Compilation: Gathers engagement statistics including followers, likes, and video counts

5. Response Formatting: Returns structured data in a consistent, easy-to-use format

Use Cases

• Influencer Marketing: Analyze potential brand partners and their audience reach

• Competitive Analysis: Monitor competitor profiles and engagement metrics

• Market Research: Study demographics and trends in specific niches or industries

• Content Strategy: Research successful creators in your field for inspiration

• Brand Monitoring: Track mentions and engagement around your brand

• Academic Research: Gather data for social media and digital marketing studies

• Talent Scouting: Identify emerging creators and trending personalities

Example Usage

Influencer Analysis

Username: "charlidamelio"

Brand Research

Username: "nike"

Competitor Monitoring

Username: "competitor_brand"

Example Output

{
  "id": "123456789",
  "url": "https://www.tiktok.com/@charlidamelio",
  "username": "charlidamelio",
  "nickname": "Charli D'Amelio",
  "bio": "hey! follow my socials ⬇️",
  "followers": 149200000,
  "following": 1500,
  "likes": 11200000000,
  "videos": 2847,
  "verified": true,
  "avatar": "https://example.com/avatar.jpg"
}

Data Accuracy Notes

• Real-time Data: Profile metrics reflect current public information

• Public Profiles Only: Can only access publicly available profile data

• Rate Limiting: Respects TikTok's platform guidelines and rate limits

• Verification Status: Accurately reports current verification status

• Metric Updates: Follower and engagement counts update in real-time

Tips for Best Results

1. Use Exact Usernames: Ensure the username is spelled correctly and matches exactly

2. Omit @ Symbol: Provide only the username without the @ prefix

3. Check Profile Visibility: Ensure the target profile is public and accessible

4. Batch Processing: For multiple profiles, consider spacing requests appropriately

5. Data Freshness: Profile metrics are current as of the scraping time

6. Handle Variations: Be aware that usernames are case-sensitive

Limitations

• Public Profiles Only: Cannot access private or restricted accounts

• Platform Dependencies: Subject to TikTok's platform availability and policies

• Rate Limits: Limited by TikTok's API rate limiting policies

• Data Scope: Only accesses publicly available profile information

• Username Requirements: Requires exact, valid TikTok usernames

• Regional Restrictions: Some profiles may not be accessible in certain regions

• Content Restrictions: Cannot access detailed video content, only profile-level data

Privacy & Compliance

• Only accesses publicly available TikTok profile information

• Respects TikTok's terms of service and community guidelines

• No personal or private data collection beyond public profile metrics

• Complies with data protection regulations and privacy standards

• Users should ensure appropriate permissions for data collection purposes

• Data should be used in accordance with TikTok's platform policies

Error Handling

Common error scenarios:

• Invalid Username: Returns error for non-existent or malformed usernames

• Private Profile: Returns error for profiles that are private or restricted

• Profile Not Found: Returns error if the specified username doesn't exist

• Rate Limited: Temporary restriction if too many requests are made

• Platform Unavailable: Returns error if TikTok platform is inaccessible

• Regional Restrictions: Returns error if profile is not accessible from current location

• Network Issues: Returns error if connection to TikTok cannot be established