Introduction to ApiTwitter — Twitter/X REST API

ApiTwitter is a third-party Twitter/X REST API with 56 endpoints. Pay-per-use pricing from $0.14/1K calls, 30 QPS, no X developer approval needed. Access tweets, users, search, DMs, lists, communities, topics. Python & JS SDKs.

ApiTwitter is a third-party Twitter/X REST API that gives you full programmatic access to Twitter data and actions — without needing an official developer account.

Highlights

Stability

Over 1 million API calls served. Battle-tested infrastructure.

Performance

Average response time under 700ms. Fast and reliable.

High QPS

Up to 30 requests per second per client.

56 Endpoints

Tweets, users, search, DMs, lists, communities, topics — everything in one API.

Pricing

Data Type	Cost per 1K Calls
Tweets (read)	$0.14
User profiles	$0.16
Followers / following	$0.14
Write actions (post, like, follow, DM)	$2.25
Session verify	$0.05

Minimum charge per request: $0.00005. Pay-per-use, no subscriptions — credits never expire. See full pricing →

Explore Endpoints

User Endpoints

Look up profiles by username or ID, batch users, get followers, following, likes, media, and replies.

Tweet Endpoints

Retrieve tweets by ID, get user timelines, create and delete tweets, retweet, pin, and unpin.

Engagement

Like and unlike tweets, follow and unfollow users.

Tweet Search

Advanced search with filters by date, keywords, product type (Top, Latest, People, Photos, Videos).

Timelines

Access the algorithmic “For You” feed and the chronological “Following” timeline.

Direct Messages

Send DMs to users, block and unblock users in direct messages.

Bookmarks

Add and remove bookmarks, list all your bookmarked tweets.

Lists

Create, update, delete lists. Manage members, subscribers, and browse list feeds.

Communities

Get community info, join/leave communities, browse community tweets and media.

Topics

Get topic details, follow and unfollow topics.

Quick Start

1. Create an Account

   Register at apitwitter.com to get your API key.

2. Add Credits

   Top up from $10 via Stripe (card) or CryptoCloud (crypto). 1 USD = 100,000 credits.

3. Make API Calls

   Use GET endpoints with just your API key, or POST with your own cookies and proxy.

Base URL

All requests go to:

https://api.apitwitter.com

Requirements

Requirement	Description
API Key	Your X-API-Key header (starts with tda_)
Cookies	Your Twitter session cookies — needed for POST requests only
Proxy	Your own proxy URL — needed for POST requests only

GET endpoints for read operations (user lookups, followers, tweets, search) use a server-side pool — you only need your API key. POST endpoints still require your own cookies and proxy for full control.

We do not provide proxies or cookies for POST requests. You must supply your own.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ApiTwitter?

ApiTwitter is a third-party REST API that provides programmatic access to Twitter/X data and actions. It offers 56 endpoints covering users, tweets, search, timelines, DMs, lists, communities, and topics — all without needing an official X developer account.

Do I need an X/Twitter developer account?

No. ApiTwitter works independently of the official X developer portal. For read-only (GET) endpoints, you only need an ApiTwitter API key. For write (POST) endpoints, you supply your own Twitter session cookies and proxy.

How much does ApiTwitter cost?

ApiTwitter is pay-per-use with no monthly subscription. Prices start at $0.05 per 1,000 calls for session verification,$0.14/1K for tweet reads, $0.16/1K for user profiles, and$2.25/1K for write operations. Credits never expire. Minimum top-up is $10.

What programming languages are supported?

ApiTwitter provides official SDKs for Python (pip install apitwitter) and JavaScript/TypeScript (npm install @apitwitter/sdk). You can also use any language that supports HTTP requests — the API is a standard REST API with JSON responses.

How fast is the API?

Average response time is under 700ms. You can make up to 30 requests per second (QPS) with a Business-tier balance ($50+). Free users get 0.2 QPS.

Is my data safe?

ApiTwitter never stores your Twitter cookies. Cookies are used only for the duration of the API call and are immediately discarded. Your API key is encrypted and only visible in your dashboard.