# Threads Data API (https://www.socialcrawl.dev/platforms/threads)

> Threads data API: 5 endpoints for profiles, user post feeds, post details, keyword search, and user discovery on Meta Threads. Every call costs 1 credit, and new accounts start with 100 free credits, no credit card. Skip the Meta developer app, OAuth flow, and business-account requirement of the official Threads API.

TL;DR: SocialCrawl's Threads API exposes 5 endpoints, 1 credit per call, all returning one unified JSON schema with AI-enriched fields. Single x-api-key auth, 100 free credits on signup.

## Endpoints

| Endpoint | Method | Path | Credits | Description |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Profile | GET | `/v1/threads/profile` | 1 | Get Threads user profile |
| User Posts | GET | `/v1/threads/user/posts` | 1 | List Threads user posts |
| Post | GET | `/v1/threads/post` | 1 | Get Threads post details |
| Search | GET | `/v1/threads/search` | 1 | Search Threads posts |
| Search Users | GET | `/v1/threads/search/users` | 1 | Search Threads users |

## Code example

```bash
curl "https://www.socialcrawl.dev/v1/threads/profile?handle=zuck" \
  -H "x-api-key: sc_YOUR_API_KEY"
```

Every response shares one JSON envelope: `{ success, platform, endpoint, data, credits_used, credits_remaining }`.

## SocialCrawl vs Threads API (Meta)

| Feature | SocialCrawl | Threads API (Meta) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Authentication | One x-api-key header | OAuth with Meta developer app credentials |
| Setup / approval | Sign up and call immediately | Meta app creation, review, and permission approval |
| Rate limits | Credit-based — pay per request | Per-user and per-app quotas enforced by Meta |
| Response schema | Unified JSON shared across 44 platforms | Graph-API-style fields specific to Threads |
| Pricing | 1 credit per request; 100 free credits on signup | Free, but limited to data your authorized users grant |
| Data coverage | Any public profile, post, keyword search, or user search | Mostly your own account's data; official posting and insights |
| Maintenance | Schema stays stable when Threads changes internals | You track Meta API versioning and permission changes |

## FAQ

### How do I scrape Meta Threads data with an API?

SocialCrawl provides 5 Threads API endpoints covering profiles, user posts, post details, keyword search, and user search. Send a GET request with x-api-key — no OAuth, no Meta app review, no business account required.

### What Threads endpoints does SocialCrawl offer?

5 endpoints: Profile, User Posts, Post, Search, and Search Users. Every response uses the same unified schema.

### How much does the Threads API cost?

All 5 Threads endpoints cost 1 credit per request on the standard tier. New accounts get 100 free credits with no credit card required — enough to make 100 Threads calls before you pay a cent.

### Do I need OAuth or a Meta developer account?

No. Unlike the official Threads API, SocialCrawl does not require OAuth, app review, or a business Threads account. Pass the handle or URL and your SocialCrawl x-api-key — the response comes back as ready-to-use JSON.

### Is it legal to scrape Threads with this API?

SocialCrawl accesses only publicly visible Threads data through our upstream provider. You are responsible for complying with Meta's terms of service and applicable data protection regulations in your specific use case. SocialCrawl operates under a documented GDPR legitimate-interest framework: public, logged-out data only, no credential use, short-lived caches (2 to 30 minutes) with no persistent store, and a public opt-out channel for anyone whose public info appears in responses. Full details: socialcrawl.dev/legal/public-data-notice.

### Can I search Threads posts by keyword?

Yes. The search endpoint takes a query string plus optional start_date and end_date filters, returning matching posts with text, like counts, author info, and timestamps. Perfect for social listening and brand monitoring.

### What is the best Threads scraper API?

SocialCrawl offers the most direct route to public Threads data: 5 endpoints for profiles, user posts, post details, keyword search, and user discovery, each costing 1 credit. New accounts get 100 free credits with no credit card, and there is no Meta developer app, OAuth flow, or business account requirement.

### Does Threads have a data API?

Yes, with a caveat worth knowing. Meta ships an official Threads API, but it is scoped to publishing and reading your own account, not arbitrary public profiles. For a Threads data API that reads any public profile, post, or keyword search, SocialCrawl covers profiles, user posts, post details, keyword search, and user discovery in one unified schema, at 1 credit per call with 100 free credits on signup and no Meta app review.

## Pricing

- Standard endpoints: 1 credit per call
- Advanced endpoints: 5 credits per call
- Premium endpoints: 10 credits per call
- 100 free credits on signup, no credit card required. Cached responses cost 0 credits. Credit packs never expire.
- Full pricing: https://www.socialcrawl.dev/pricing

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