Threads scraper API
Public Threads profiles, posts, replies and search as JSON. No Meta app and no account that has to authorize you.
6 endpoints · from 20 credits a call · 10 free calls · no credit card
curl "https://api.insightsocial.app/v1/threads/profile?handle=zuck" \-H "x-api-key: $INSIGHTSOCIAL_API_KEY"
What Threads data can you get?
Public Threads data only, returned in the same JSON envelope as every other platform.
Posts and replies
An account's posts, one post in full including quote posts, and the replies under it.
Threads API endpoints
All 6 Threads endpoints and their price in credits. 4 are metered: they show a range and charge what the call actually read.
| Endpoint | Credits | What it returns |
|---|---|---|
| /profile | 20 | Returns a Threads account's public profile: bio, the external link set in that bio, follower count, profile picture URL, and verification status. |
| /user/posts | 20–3,300 | Returns a Threads user's most recent posts, usually about 15. |
| /post | 20 | Returns one Threads post's text, like, reply and repost counts, every carousel slide or video URL, author, creation time, and topic tag at post.ext.topic_tag. |
| /search | 20–680 | Returns Threads posts matching a keyword, each with its text, like count, author, creation time, and the topic tag it was filed under at post.ext.topic_tag, plus a cursor for the next window. |
| /post/comments | 20–200 | Returns the replies Threads bundles with a post, usually about 20. |
| /search/users | 20–260 | Returns Threads accounts matching a query, with handle, display name, avatar and verification status. |
Parameters, response fields and examples for each endpoint are in the Threads API reference.
InsightSocial vs the official Threads API
Meta's Threads API is built for publishing and for reading accounts that authorize your app.
| InsightSocial API | Official Threads API | |
|---|---|---|
| Whose data | Any public account | Accounts that authorize your app |
| Approval | None. Sign in and copy a key | Meta app and app review |
| Replies | Under any public post | Mainly on your own posts |
The official API is the right tool for posting, messaging or managing accounts you own. This one is read-only public data.
How much does the Threads API cost?
Threads calls start at 20 credits. Every endpoint's price is in the table above and in the free GET /v1/endpoints catalogue, so you know the cost before you call.
Failed calls are free
A call that errors or finds nothing costs 0 credits.
Repeats are free
Call the same thing again inside its window, 1 to 24 hours depending on the endpoint, and it costs 0.
One balance
API calls and Chrome extension exports share the same credits. The free plan includes 500 a month.
Not writing code?
The free Threads scraper for Chrome exports the same data to Excel, CSV or Google Sheets from your browser, on the same account.
Threads API: frequently asked questions
Meta's Threads API is designed around accounts that authorize your app. The InsightSocial API reads any public profile, its posts and the replies under them with one key.
Yes. /v1/threads/search returns posts for a keyword and /v1/threads/search/users returns accounts.
A profile is 20 credits. Posts, replies and search are priced per endpoint and listed before you call. Calls that fail or find nothing are free.
No. There is no Threads app, OAuth flow or review. One API key in the x-api-key header works for Threads and the other 8 platforms.
Yes. Your first 10 calls priced at 200 credits or less are free, and the free plan includes 500 credits every month. No credit card is needed to get a key.