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The best social media analytics APIs for developers in 2026, compared by coverage, rate limits, pricing, and ease of integration. Includes options for TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram video tracking.
Hootsuite's video analytics are limited to basic numbers. These 5 Hootsuite alternatives give you deeper video performance data, cross-platform analytics, and better pricing — including one built specifically for tracking video stats via API.
TikTok's official API requires business approval and weeks of review. This Python tutorial shows how to get video stats for any public TikTok URL — views, likes, comments, shares, and engagement — using a simple REST API with no OAuth required.
YouTube video analytics covers CTR, average view duration, impressions, traffic sources, audience retention, and revenue. This guide explains every metric, what it means for your growth, and how to act on the data.
TikTok video analytics tracks views, watch time, completion rate, traffic sources, and audience data for every video you post. This guide explains every metric, what it means, and how to use it to make videos the algorithm wants to push.
To check TikTok analytics, go to your profile → tap the three-line menu → Creator Tools → Analytics. On desktop, go to TikTok Studio → Analytics. Step-by-step guide covering every metric, what it means, and how to use it to grow faster.
The best time to post on TikTok is Tuesday 9am, Wednesday 7–8am, Thursday 12pm, and Saturday 7–9pm in your audience's timezone. Full breakdown by day, niche, and timezone — with a free personalized calculator.
TikTok Creator Rewards pays $0.40–$1.00 per 1,000 views — but that's one of 5 income streams. LIVE Gifts start at 1,000 followers. TikTok Shop at 5,000. Creator Rewards at 10,000. Full breakdown of every monetization path and real payout rates.
YouTube pays $3–$5 per 1,000 views on average. Finance channels earn $5–$18 per 1K views. Entertainment earns $1–$3 per 1K. Full breakdown: CPM vs RPM explained, earnings by niche, YouTube Shorts pay rates, and real numbers at every view level.
You need 1,000 followers to go live on TikTok. LIVE Gifts require 1,000 followers and age 18+. Creator Rewards requires 10,000 followers. TikTok Shop needs 5,000 followers. Every follower milestone and what it unlocks — from 500 to 100K+.
TikTok Creator Rewards pays $0.40–$1.00 per 1,000 qualified views — 10–20x more than the old Creator Fund. Finance niches earn $0.80–$1.20 per 1K. Full breakdown by niche, country, and video length with real creator data.
You need 100,000 video views in the last 30 days and 10,000 followers to get paid on TikTok through Creator Rewards, which pays $0.40–$1.00 per 1,000 qualified views. Full requirements, real pay rates by niche, and monthly earnings estimates.
A video goes viral on TikTok at 1M+ views in 48 hours, on YouTube at 5M+ in the first week, and on Instagram Reels at 1M+ in 48 hours. Real thresholds for all 4 platforms with view velocity benchmarks.
You can start earning on TikTok with 1,000 followers via LIVE Gifts. Creator Rewards requires 10,000 followers and 100K monthly views and pays $0.40–$1.00 per 1K views. TikTok Shop starts at 5,000 followers. All 5 monetization paths explained.
Views don't pay—RPM, CPM, CTR, and 4 other metrics determine YouTube revenue. Track these or leave money on the table.
Daily analytics miss viral spikes and algorithm boosts. Learn why hourly YouTube tracking reveals what daily snapshots hide—and how to capitalize on it.
YouTube's Analytics API has strict 10,000 unit daily limits. Learn how to monitor quota usage, avoid limits, and why creators switch to quota-free alternatives.