Type Value: TIKTOK_USER
Status: PRODUCTION A TIKTOK_USER link type represents a TikTok creator’s profile. Along with the common preview attributes (title, description, image), TIKTOK_USER links provide enriched user information—like follower and like counts, display names, and verification status—helping you showcase creator profiles with greater depth.

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What It Includes

When type is TIKTOK_USER, the response includes a tiktokUser object with fields such as:
  • username & name: The user’s handle and display name.
  • avatar: Responsive images for the user’s profile picture.
  • bio: A short biography describing the creator’s background or style.
  • followersCount, followingCount, likesCount: Metrics that highlight the creator’s popularity and engagement.
  • visibility: Indicates if the account is PUBLIC or PRIVATE.
  • verified: Whether the creator’s profile is verified by TikTok.
  • url: Direct link to the user’s TikTok profile.
By tapping into these attributes, you can give users a clear sense of a creator’s scale, authenticity, and content focus.

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Example Request

curl -X POST "https://api.peekalink.io/" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"link": "https://www.tiktok.com/@khaby.lame"}'

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Example Response

{
    "id": 489,
    "ok": true,
    "url": "https://www.tiktok.com/@khaby.lame",
    "domain": "tiktok.com",
    "type": "TIKTOK_USER",
    "status": 200,
    "updatedAt": "2024-12-16T15:33:14.698Z",
    "size": 563813,
    "redirected": false,
    "title": "Khabane lame (@khaby)",
    "description": "If you want to laugh you are in the right place😎",
    "icon": {
        "url": "https://cdn.peekalink.io/ll2rf6emflby15bim0x0n1we/1284/favicon.png",
        "width": 152,
        "height": 152,
        "backgroundColor": "#FFFFFF"
    },
    "image": {
        "thumbnail": {
            "width": 240,
            "height": 240,
            "url": "https://cdn.peekalink.io/xpdvs8tfe5q4zdwc9n1xife1/1416/e755d298d36b3175a2ca87d603b5dc2d~c5_720x720_thumbnail.jpeg"
        },
        "medium": {
            "width": 404,
            "height": 404,
            "url": "https://cdn.peekalink.io/xpdvs8tfe5q4zdwc9n1xife1/1416/e755d298d36b3175a2ca87d603b5dc2d~c5_720x720_medium.jpeg"
        },
        "large": {
            "width": 404,
            "height": 404,
            "url": "https://cdn.peekalink.io/xpdvs8tfe5q4zdwc9n1xife1/1416/e755d298d36b3175a2ca87d603b5dc2d~c5_720x720_large.jpeg"
        },
        "original": {
            "width": 404,
            "height": 404,
            "url": "https://cdn.peekalink.io/xpdvs8tfe5q4zdwc9n1xife1/1416/e755d298d36b3175a2ca87d603b5dc2d~c5_720x720_original.jpeg"
        }
    },
    "tiktokUser": {
        "id": 20,
        "username": "khaby",
        "verified": true,
        "name": "Khabane lame",
        "bio": "If you want to laugh you are in the right place😎",
        "url": "https://bit.ly/3Zn5cDf",
        "followersCount": 162400000,
        "followingCount": 79,
        "likesCount": 2500000000,
        "visibility": "PUBLIC",
        "avatar": {
            "thumbnail": {
                "width": 240,
                "height": 240,
                "url": "https://cdn.peekalink.io/xpdvs8tfe5q4zdwc9n1xife1/1416/e755d298d36b3175a2ca87d603b5dc2d~c5_720x720_thumbnail.jpeg"
            },
            "medium": {
                "width": 404,
                "height": 404,
                "url": "https://cdn.peekalink.io/xpdvs8tfe5q4zdwc9n1xife1/1416/e755d298d36b3175a2ca87d603b5dc2d~c5_720x720_medium.jpeg"
            },
            "large": {
                "width": 404,
                "height": 404,
                "url": "https://cdn.peekalink.io/xpdvs8tfe5q4zdwc9n1xife1/1416/e755d298d36b3175a2ca87d603b5dc2d~c5_720x720_large.jpeg"
            },
            "original": {
                "width": 404,
                "height": 404,
                "url": "https://cdn.peekalink.io/xpdvs8tfe5q4zdwc9n1xife1/1416/e755d298d36b3175a2ca87d603b5dc2d~c5_720x720_original.jpeg"
            }
        }
    },
    "requestId": "cm4r72o1q000710s1iightt5y"
}

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Special Notes

  • Fallback Strategies: If certain metadata fields are missing, Peekalink infers defaults to maintain a coherent preview.
  • User Metrics: Leverage follower counts, like counts, and verification status to highlight established creators.
  • Public vs. Private: Adjust how you present or link to user profiles based on the visibility field.

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Schema reference

For a full technical breakdown of all fields and validation rules, including detailed JSON schemas, please refer to the API Reference.