# Xiaohongshu Trending API (https://www.socialcrawl.dev/platforms/xiaohongshu/trending)

> Returns the live Xiaohongshu hot search board: ranked topics with a hot value. There is no next page. A lower limit returns the top of the same board, and you are charged for the topics returned.

TL;DR: `GET /v1/xiaohongshu/trending` costs 5 credits per row RETURNED. The call holds `limit x 5` up front and settles down to the rows actually delivered. and returns SocialCrawl's unified JSON schema. Single x-api-key auth, 100 free credits on signup.

## Parameters

| Parameter | Required | Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| `limit` | no | Topics to return, 1 to 20. Default 10. Each topic costs 5 credits and you are charged only for topics returned. |

## Code example

```bash
curl "https://www.socialcrawl.dev/v1/xiaohongshu/trending" \
  -H "x-api-key: sc_YOUR_API_KEY"
```

## FAQ

### What does the Xiaohongshu Trending API return?

Returns the live Xiaohongshu hot search board with rank, topic and hot value. The response uses the same JSON envelope as every SocialCrawl endpoint, with the data, credits_used and request_id fields.

### When should I use the Xiaohongshu Trending endpoint?

Use it to see what Xiaohongshu is searching right now. A lower limit returns the top of the same board.

### How much does the Xiaohongshu Trending API cost?

The price depends on the request, from 5 to 100 credits per call. Every new account gets 100 free credits. Credits for failed or empty calls are refunded automatically, and there is no subscription.

### What parameters does the Xiaohongshu Trending API need?

No parameter is required, so the bare URL works. It also accepts 1 optional parameter, listed on this page.

### How do I call the Xiaohongshu Trending API?

Send a GET request to https://www.socialcrawl.dev/v1/xiaohongshu/trending with your API key in the x-api-key header. An Authorization: Bearer header works too.

See the full Xiaohongshu API: https://www.socialcrawl.dev/platforms/xiaohongshu

## Pricing

- Standard endpoints: 1 credit per call
- Advanced endpoints: 5 credits per call
- Premium endpoints: 10 credits per call
- 100 free credits on signup, no credit card required. Cached responses cost 0 credits. Credit packs never expire.
- Full pricing: https://www.socialcrawl.dev/pricing

## Explore with AI

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