# Real-Time Shorts Search - Short Video Search: Shorts, TikTok & Reels

> Fast and reliable short video search API - search YouTube Shorts, TikTok, Instagram Reels and more across the web in real-time.

## Overview

Real-Time Shorts Search is a fast and reliable API for searching short videos across the web in real-time. It returns short-video results as structured JSON via REST.

Who is this API for: developers building short-video discovery, social media monitoring, trend research, and content tools.

What it returns: short video results from YouTube Shorts, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and more for a given query.

Need help integrating? Contact support@openwebninja.com.
For high volume / large scale plans, please contact support@openwebninja.com.

## Endpoints

### GET /search - Search Shorts
Get real-time short video search results from across the web with pagination and filtering support.
Parameters:
- **query** (string, required): Search query / keyword.
- page (number, default: `1`): Results page to return (pagination / scrolling)
- time (string, default: `any`, allowed: any | day | week | month | year): Find shorts posted in a specific relative time range.
- posted_date_from (string): Find shorts posted after a specific date (e.g. 1/19/2025).
- posted_date_to (string): Find shorts posted before a specific date (e.g. 3/19/2025).
- high_quality (boolean): Return only shorts of high quality.
- closed_captioned (boolean): Return only shorts with closed captions.
Full URL: `https://api.openwebninja.com/realtime-shorts-search/search`

## Base URL and Authentication

- Base URL: `https://api.openwebninja.com/realtime-shorts-search`
- Auth: API key in the `x-api-key` header. Get a key by subscribing (free tier available) at https://app.openwebninja.com/api/realtime-shorts-search

## Topics

shorts search api, short video api, youtube shorts api, tiktok search api, instagram reels api, video search api, social video api, trending videos api

## Links

- API page: https://www.openwebninja.com/api/real-time-shorts-search
- Get an API key / subscribe: https://app.openwebninja.com/api/realtime-shorts-search
- Pricing & plans: https://app.openwebninja.com/api/realtime-shorts-search/pricing
- Website: https://www.openwebninja.com
- OpenAPI spec: https://openwebninja.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/portal/openapi/realtime_shorts_search.yaml
- Support: support@openwebninja.com

_Last updated: 2026-05-27_