# TikTok Post Search API

> Search TikTok posts by keyword with offset pagination plus sorting, publish-time, and region controls. Use it to support regional content discovery, topic research, or monitoring keyword-related videos.

Source: https://www.sandbase.ai/model/tiktok/search-post
API reference: https://www.sandbase.ai/model/tiktok/search-post/docs

## Facts

- Provider: TikTok
- Type: Data API
- Endpoint: `POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/tiktok/search-post`
- Price: $0.02 per call
- Capabilities: api, tiktok, social media
- Billing: pay per use from one SandBase balance; no provider account or subscription needed

## Call it

`POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/tiktok/search-post` with `Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY` and the parameters as a JSON body.

| Parameter | Type | Required | Allowed values |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `keyword` | string | yes |  |
| `offset` | integer | no |  |
| `sortType` | string | no | RELEVANCE, MOST_LIKED |
| `publishTime` | string | no | ALL, ONE_DAY, ONE_WEEK, ONE_MONTH, THREE_MONTHS, HALF_YEAR |
| `region` | string | no |  |

## FAQ

### How do I use the TikTok Post Search API?

Send a POST request to https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/tiktok/search-post with your SandBase API key in the Authorization header (Bearer) and the parameters as a JSON body. You can also try it in the Playground on this page without writing code.

### How much does the TikTok Post Search API cost?

$0.02 per call, billed from your SandBase balance. You are only charged for calls you make; there is no subscription.

### What parameters does the TikTok Post Search API accept?

Required: keyword (string). Optional: offset (integer), sortType (one of RELEVANCE, MOST_LIKED), publishTime (one of ALL, ONE_DAY, ONE_WEEK, ONE_MONTH, THREE_MONTHS, HALF_YEAR) and region (string). The Parameters table and the Playground on this page list every field.

### What does the TikTok Post Search API return?

A JSON response returned in the same HTTP request (synchronous).

### Do I need a TikTok developer account or API key?

No. TikTok Post Search runs through SandBase, so one SandBase API key covers this endpoint and every other API and model in the catalog. You do not need to apply for TikTok API access separately.

## README

### TikTok Post Search API

Search TikTok posts by keyword with offset pagination plus sorting, publish-time, and region controls. Use it to support regional content discovery, topic research, or monitoring keyword-related videos.

The response is the platform's original data structure.

#### Request

```bash
curl -X POST "https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/run" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"model": "tiktok/search-post", "keyword": "cooking"}'
```

#### Parameters

| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| `keyword` | string | Yes | Search keywords. |
| `offset` | integer | No | Pagination offset, starting from 0 and stepping by 20. |
| `sortType` | string | No | Sorting criteria for search results. |
| `publishTime` | string | No | Filter posts by publishing time. |
| `region` | string | No | ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country code (e.g., 'US', 'GB'). |

#### Pricing

Flat price per call. Failed calls and empty results are not charged.