SocQ is an API service that provides access to public social media data from platforms including Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, X (formerly Twitter), Reddit, and others. Its primary function is to enable developers to retrieve structured data such as profiles, posts, videos, comments, ad libraries, and engagement metrics through a single unified API layer. The service is designed for use cases like social listening, creator intelligence, brand monitoring, and analytics, allowing users to scrape or query public content without managing multiple platform-specific tools. The API offers a range of endpoints, each consuming a set number of credits per result. Examples include endpoints for Instagram followers count, posts, reels, and search. The platform provides a consistent authentication method using API keys and Bearer auth, with clean REST paths and normalized JSON responses. Developers can use webhook events for asynchronous workflows, such as an Instagram Search async quickstart. The service also includes features like request logs and usage visibility to help track consumption. Typical workflows involve creating a project in the SocQ dashboard, obtaining a scoped API key, and sending requests to the relevant endpoints. The API returns structured data that can be directly integrated into applications. The platform covers multiple social media platforms under a single billing and authentication system, with each endpoint operating on a credit-based pricing model. Technical requirements include familiarity with REST APIs and JSON handling. The service is available at socq.ai.