/tiktok/hashtags/popularGet Popular Hashtags
Get the most popular hashtags on TikTok right now. Returns trending hashtags with view counts and usage data.
Overview
Returns the currently trending TikTok hashtags by region, with view counts and recent video samples for each. This is what powers any 'TikTok trending hashtags' dashboard or daily report.
Trending data refreshes every 1-2 hours on the TikTok side. We surface whatever is current at request time.
Quick Start
curl "https://creatorcrawl.com/api/tiktok/hashtags/popular" \
-H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY"Parameters
This endpoint takes no parameters. Just call it with your API key.
Response
{
"hashtags": [
{
"name": "fyp",
"viewCount": 45000000000000
},
{
"name": "viral",
"viewCount": 12000000000000
}
]
}Every request costs 1 credit. Response data is live -- never cached.
What you can build
Daily trending-hashtag reports
Cron the endpoint, store snapshots, and ship daily reports to social media managers. Standard content-strategy workflow.
Trend forecasting
Combine historical snapshots to detect hashtags moving from regional to global trending — usually a 12-48 hour leading indicator of mainstream breakout.
Region-targeted content planning
Filter trending by country to find what creators in a specific market should be using right now. Critical for global brand teams running localised TikTok presence.
Use Cases
Hashtag strategy
Identify the most popular hashtags to use in your TikTok content.
Trend monitoring
Track which hashtags are gaining momentum to spot emerging trends.
Campaign planning
Research hashtag popularity before launching branded hashtag campaigns.
Code Examples
import requests
resp = requests.get(
"https://creatorcrawl.com/api/tiktok/hashtags/popular",
headers={"x-api-key": "YOUR_API_KEY"},
)
for tag in resp.json()["hashtags"]:
print(f"#{tag['name']} - {tag['viewCount']} views")const resp = await fetch(
"https://creatorcrawl.com/api/tiktok/hashtags/popular",
{ headers: { "x-api-key": "YOUR_API_KEY" } }
)
const { hashtags } = await resp.json()
hashtags.forEach(t => console.log(`#${t.name} - ${t.viewCount} views`))Troubleshooting
Same hashtags as yesterday
Trending shifts more slowly than people expect. The top trending hashtags often persist for 2-5 days. If you want faster signal, look at velocity changes (new entries, position deltas) rather than absolute lists.
Frequently asked questions
How fresh is the trending data?
TikTok refreshes its trending lists every 1-2 hours. We hit TikTok live on each request.
Can I get trending hashtags by country?
Yes. Pass a region code in the request to scope the trending list to a specific country.