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Best Social Media APIs in 2026

APIs for Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram, YouTube, Discord, Slack, and other platforms. Read feeds, post content, and build integrations.

12 APIs across 7 subcategories

Chat Platforms(2)

FreeChat Platforms
6.7M/wk

Slack API

Build apps, bots, and workflows for Slack workspaces.

CLI
8
Quality
10
npm i @slack/web-api
FreeChat Platforms
548k/wk

Discord API

Build bots, manage servers, channels, and messages.

CLI
8
Quality
7
npm i discord.js

Social Platforms(5)

FreemiumSocial Platforms
260k/wk

X (Twitter) API

Post tweets, read timelines, manage users, and access trends.

CLI
7
Quality
7
npm i twitter-api-v2
FreeSocial Platforms

Meta Graph API

Access Facebook and Instagram data, pages, ads, and insights.

CLI
5
Quality
3
FreeSocial Platforms

Instagram API

Access Instagram business accounts, media, and insights.

CLI
5
Quality
2
FreeSocial Platforms

TikTok API

Content publishing, user data, and video insights for TikTok.

CLI
2
Quality
3
FreeSocial Platforms

Pinterest API

Manage pins, boards, and access Pinterest analytics.

CLI
5
Quality
4

Live Streaming(1)

FreeLive Streaming
186k/wk

Twitch API

Access streams, users, chat, and analytics on Twitch.

CLI
8
Quality
6
npm i @twurple/api

Forums & Communities(1)

FreemiumForums & Communities
12k/wk

Reddit API

Access posts, comments, subreddits, and user data.

CLI
6
Quality
5
npm i snoowrap

Professional Networks(1)

FreeProfessional Networks

LinkedIn API

Access profiles, companies, posts, and job listings.

CLI
2
Quality
3

Video Platforms(1)

FreeVideo Platforms

YouTube Data API

Search videos, manage channels, playlists, and comments.

CLI
7
Quality
3

Advertising(1)

FreeAdvertising

Snapchat Marketing API

Manage Snap ads, audiences, and campaign analytics.

CLI
5
Quality
3

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