The Fast TikTok API’s TREND scraping type is your shortcut to discovering what’s currently popular on TikTok. Instead of manually browsing the “For You” page, you can programmatically retrieve a list of trending videos. This guide will walk you through using the API’s input UI for the TREND type, offering practical advice and insights. Check out The Fast TikTok API.

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Why Use the TREND Scrape Type?

Tracking trends is crucial for marketers, content creators, and anyone interested in understanding current cultural moments. The TREND feature provides a direct line to this information, allowing you to:

  • Identify emerging trends: Catch viral content early.
  • Analyze popular content: Understand what’s resonating with audiences.
  • Inform content strategy: Create content that aligns with current trends.
  • Conduct market research: Gain insights into consumer interests.

Key Input Fields for TREND

When you select TREND in the “Choose Scrapping Type” (type) field, the relevant input fields are simplified compared to SEARCH. Here’s what you need to know:

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

  2. region (Target country): This is crucially important for TREND. TikTok trends vary significantly by region. Specify the two-letter country code (e.g., US, GB, JP) for the area you’re interested in. Unlike with SEARCH, you should specify a region for TREND. If you don’t the default is GB.

  3. limit (limit): Found under the expandable “Number of videos per search” section (click the > arrow). This sets a soft limit on the number of trending videos returned. The API will retrieve at least this many videos.

  4. isUnlimited (Is Unlimited): Also under “Number of videos per search.” Setting this to true will attempt to retrieve all trending videos for the specified region. Use with caution: this can take a considerable amount of time and may encounter rate limits. It is recommend start with limit.

You’ll notice that keyword, sortType, publishTime, url, and urls are not used with the TREND type. The API is retrieving currently trending content, so these filtering options aren’t applicable.

Here’s how the relevant part of the input UI looks (you’ll need to click to expand “Number of videos per search”):

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Example Scenarios

Example 1: Get the top 25 trending videos in the United States.

  • type: TREND
  • region: US
  • limit: 25
  • isUnlimited: false

Example 2: Retrieve at least 50 trending videos in Germany.

  • type: TREND
  • region: DE
  • limit: 50
  • isUnlimited: false

Example 3: Try to get all trending videos in the United Kingdom (use with caution!).

  • type: TREND
  • region: GB
  • limit: 100 (Start with a limit for testing, even if you plan to use isUnlimited)
  • isUnlimited: true (Only after initial testing)

Tips and Considerations

  • Region is Key: Trends are highly localized. Always specify a region for meaningful results.
  • limit vs. isUnlimited: Start with a reasonable limit to get a feel for the data and the API’s response time. Only use isUnlimited if you genuinely need a comprehensive list and are prepared for potentially long processing times.
  • Trends are Dynamic: Remember that trends change rapidly. The results you get today might be very different from the results you get tomorrow.
  • Experiment: Try different regions and limits to see how the results vary.

Conclusion

The Fast TikTok API’s TREND input provides a simple yet powerful way to stay on top of what’s happening on TikTok. By understanding the few key input fields and using them strategically, you can access valuable trend data for your projects. Happy trend hunting!