The Fast TikTok API’s MUSIC scraping type allows you to retrieve videos that use a specific sound or song. This is incredibly useful for identifying trends, tracking the use of particular audio clips, and understanding how music contributes to viral content. This guide focuses on the API’s input UI for the MUSIC type. Learn more about The Fast TikTok API.

Fast TikTok API

Why Scrape by Music?

Music plays a vital role on TikTok. Scraping by music provides insights that other methods might miss:

  • Trend Identification: Discover trending sounds and the videos associated with them.
  • Audio Usage Analysis: See how a specific song or sound is being used across different videos and contexts.
  • Viral Content Research: Understand the relationship between music and virality.
  • Campaign Tracking: Monitor the use of a specific sound associated with a marketing campaign.

Key Input Fields for MUSIC

When you choose MUSIC as the “Choose Scrapping Type” (type), these are the key fields:

  1. type (Choose Scrapping Type): Set this to MUSIC.

  2. url (Start URL to scrape): This is the URL of the TikTok music page for the specific sound. The format is https://www.tiktok.com/music/[music-name-and-id]. For example, a URL might look like https://www.tiktok.com/music/original-sound-6845863000419518214. You need the correct URL for the API to work. You can find this URL by:
    • Finding a video that uses the sound on the TikTok website.
    • Clicking on the spinning record icon or the sound name at the bottom of the video (on the website, not the app).
    • Copying the URL from your browser’s address bar.

  3. limit (limit): Found under “Number of videos per search” (click the > to expand). This acts as a soft limit, meaning the API will retrieve at least this many videos using the specified music.

  4. isUnlimited (Is Unlimited): Also under “Number of videos per search.” If set to true, the API will attempt to retrieve all videos associated with the music. Use with caution! Some sounds are used in a huge number of videos, leading to long processing times and potential rate limits.

UI Snapshot:

Fast TikTok API Music

The fields region, keyword, sortType, publishTime, and urls are not used with the MUSIC type.

Example Scenarios

Example 1: Get the first 25 videos using a specific trending sound.

  1. Find a video using the sound.
  2. Click the sound’s name or the spinning record icon on the TikTok website.
  3. Copy the URL from your browser (e.g., https://www.tiktok.com/music/some-trending-sound-123456789).
  4. Configure the input:
    • type: MUSIC
    • url: https://www.tiktok.com/music/some-trending-sound-123456789 (replace with the actual URL)
    • limit: 25
    • isUnlimited: false

Example 2: Try to get all videos using a very popular sound (use with extreme caution!).

  • type: MUSIC
  • url: https://www.tiktok.com/music/a-very-popular-sound-987654321 (replace with the actual URL)
  • limit: 100 (Start with a limit, even if you plan to use isUnlimited)
  • isUnlimited: true (Only after testing!)

Example 3: Get at least 150 video using specific sound.

  • type: MUSIC
  • url: https://www.tiktok.com/music/original-sound-example-1234
  • limit: 150
  • isUnlimited: false

Tips and Precautions

  • Finding the Music URL: The most reliable way is through the TikTok website, as described above. Don’t try to guess the URL.
  • isUnlimited – Handle with Care: Be very cautious with this option. Always start with a limit to gauge the volume of videos and the API’s response time.
  • Sound Variations: Sometimes, slightly different versions of the same sound exist. Make sure you’re using the exact URL for the sound you want to track.

Conclusion

The Fast TikTok API’s MUSIC input provides a valuable way to analyze the impact of sound on TikTok. By carefully obtaining the correct music URL and managing the limit and isUnlimited settings, you can unlock valuable insights into trends, audio usage, and viral content. Remember to start small and test your queries thoroughly.