Facebook Channel Stats API

The Facebook Channel Stats API retrieves comprehensive statistics and profile information from Facebook pages, including follower counts, verification status, profile images, and more.

Endpoint

https://api.socialkit.dev/facebook/channel-stats

Example Request

GET https://api.socialkit.dev/facebook/channel-stats?access_key=<your-access-key>&url=https://www.facebook.com/mlb

Response

{
  "success": true,
  "data": {
    "profileUrl": "https://www.facebook.com/mlb",
    "id": "5768707450",
    "fullName": "MLB",
    "bio": "Welcome to MLB's Facebook home.\n\ntwitter.com/MLB\nInstagram.com/MLB\nYouTube.com/MLB\ntiktok.com/@mlb",
    "avatar": "https://scontent-iad3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-1/535523385_1326218042196277_1749405666074657114_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s200x200_tt6&_nc_cat=1&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=f907e8&_nc_ohc=DLt4_U6ipboQ7kNvwH1SlMQ&_nc_oc=AdlQX0MpJcEijIv61AY5_IqL2uILp5MbnPF_EqdZSIe7qc7KB12_c0FNKlyzSYk72PI&_nc_zt=24&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.xx&_nc_gid=zJTXfrv2lNrqardcvub6og&oh=00_AfodZn_K5mdwoVnocyi4otBo1lrR3ZBHM5OKGqLaVJ0kIA&oe=696B1509",
    "coverPhoto": "https://scontent-iad3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/606927426_1436970727787674_4088303187829790838_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=cc71e4&_nc_ohc=quD6cBEjps8Q7kNvwGPqeWJ&_nc_oc=Adnz2iH2jU19JcN_TmYrgCbNABR4Q36k5HGLTtN2f6MK3g6H_fYMiX6J-3pY197dL7s&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.xx&_nc_gid=zJTXfrv2lNrqardcvub6og&oh=00_AfqTOYxOkV8IX3AXuGHGwkf1md2EQqOqjuJd0EdR5cJqTA&oe=696B15F0",
    "verified": false,
    "followers": 11000000,
    "category": "Sports league"
  }
}

Parameters

url string Required
The Facebook page URL to retrieve statistics from.

access_key string Required
Your API access key. Can be provided via the access_key query parameter, x-access-key header, or request body.

cache boolean Optional Defaults to false
Cache the response for faster subsequent requests.

cache_ttl number Optional Defaults to 2592000
Cache the response for a custom TTL (in seconds). Maximum 2592000 seconds (1 month), minimum 3600 seconds (1 hour).

Response Fields

profileUrl: The complete URL to the Facebook page
id: Unique identifier for the Facebook page
fullName: Display name of the page
bio: Page description/about section
avatar: URL to the profile picture
coverPhoto: URL to the cover photo
verified: Whether the page is verified
followers: Total number of followers
category: Page category (e.g., “Sports league”, “Public figure”)

Use Cases

Influencer Marketing: Evaluate page reach and engagement potential
Competitor Analysis: Monitor competitor page growth and performance
Market Research: Understand page audiences and demographics
Campaign Planning: Identify suitable pages for partnerships
Social Listening: Track page growth trends over time
Content Strategy: Analyze successful pages in your niche

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