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Social Media Scraper API
Scrape social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, LinkedIn and YouTube. Collect posts, profiles, comments, followers, hashtags, engagement metrics, and media from public pages across every major network.
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Explore thousands of production-ready scrapers
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From zero to Social Media data in 3 steps
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Pick a scraper
Choose from the Social Media scrapers above or create your own with AI in minutes.
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Call the API
One API call with up to 5,000 target URLs. Python and Node.js SDKs, CLI, MCP server, or any HTTP client.
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Get structured data
Receive clean, parsed Social Media data in JSON, NDJSON, or CSV. Delivered via API, webhook, or cloud storage.
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer API_TOKEN" -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d '[{"url":"https://www.instagram.com/cats_of_world_/"},{"url":"https://www.instagram.com/dogsofinstagram/"},{"url":"https://www.instagram.com/zoobarcelona"},{"url":"https://www.instagram.com/australiazoo"}]' "https://api.brightdata.com/datasets/v3/trigger?dataset_id=gd_l1vikfch901nx3by4&format=json&uncompressed_webhook=true"
[
{
"timestamp": "2026-10-28",
"account": "hes***l",
"fbid": "17841452136166160",
"id": "52129281872",
"followers": 75,
"posts_count": 14,
"is_business_account": false,
"is_professional_account": null
},
{
"timestamp": "2026-10-28",
"account": "tar***e_",
"fbid": "17841400610620524",
"id": "33556354",
"followers": 10073,
"posts_count": 214,
"is_business_account": false,
"is_professional_account": null
},
{
"timestamp": "2026-10-28",
"account": "ler***aur***_m_*********__u***",
"fbid": "17841400633426269",
"id": "401237114",
"followers": 11446,
"posts_count": 608,
"is_business_account": false,
"is_professional_account": null
},
{
"timestamp": "2026-10-28",
"account": "s3x***ber***",
"fbid": "17841460747300174",
"id": "60721392910",
"followers": 286,
"posts_count": 38,
"is_business_account": false,
"is_professional_account": null
},
{
"timestamp": "2026-10-28",
"account": "******",
"fbid": "17841403327680094",
"id": "3280758922",
"followers": 932,
"posts_count": 652,
"is_business_account": false,
"is_professional_account": null
}
]
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer API_TOKEN" -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d '[{"url":"https://www.tiktok.com/@fofimdmell","country":""},{"url":"https://www.tiktok.com/@s_o_h_e_l_46","country":""},{"url":"https://www.tiktok.com/share/user/67310516755","country":""}]' "https://api.brightdata.com/datasets/v3/trigger?dataset_id=gd_l1villgoiiidt09ci&format=json&uncompressed_webhook=true"
[
{
"timestamp": "2026-10-29",
"account_id": "one***ong***her******",
"nickname": "Bet***Cal***l",
"biography": "Cat cuddler 🐾 | Coffee sipper ☕ | Side-hustle queen 👑",
"awg_engagement_rate": 0.001190592846643802,
"comment_engagement_rate": 0.000171484566389025,
"like_engagement_rate": 0.0010191082802547772,
"bio_link": "https:\/\/bettercallval.org\/"
},
{
"timestamp": "2026-10-29",
"account_id": "ada***ft",
"nickname": "******",
"biography": "I post what i wanted to post, i dont have content pillar",
"awg_engagement_rate": 0.018026315789473685,
"comment_engagement_rate": 0.00021564327485380116,
"like_engagement_rate": 0.017810672514619885,
"bio_link": "https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/adanmift?igsh=MWc3Znc5OGh5amVuZA%3D%3D\u0026utm_source=qr"
},
{
"timestamp": "2026-10-29",
"account_id": "nau***uss***ymp***",
"nickname": "Nymphia M*****d",
"biography": "🔱𝔓𝔯𝔬𝔣𝔢𝔰𝔰𝔦𝔬𝔫𝔞𝔩 𝔐𝔢𝔯𝔪𝔞𝔦𝔡 𝔬𝔣 𝔏𝔬𝔫𝔤 𝔅𝔢𝔞𝔠𝔥🪸\nηєяєι∂ σƒ тнє мє∂ιтєяяαηєαη \n\n🐚 ᴠᴇɴᴍᴏ: TheSeafarin...",
"awg_engagement_rate": 0.018167551907291163,
"comment_engagement_rate": 0.0012138526744997049,
"like_engagement_rate": 0.01695369923279146,
"bio_link": "https:\/\/beacons.page\/nautilusseanymph"
},
{
"timestamp": "2026-10-29",
"account_id": "cro***nsp***",
"nickname": "CRO***N",
"biography": "Your favourite sweet treat in Split, 📍Dosud 8.\nServing you Mon to Sun 10:00 - 23:00",
"awg_engagement_rate": 0.2450010098969905,
"comment_engagement_rate": 0.0020623159595615985,
"like_engagement_rate": 0.2429386939374289,
"bio_link": null
},
{
"timestamp": "2026-10-29",
"account_id": "dan***aaa***",
"nickname": "Dan***a ***🩺",
"biography": "welcome to my world 🌎 \nim glad your here 🤍",
"awg_engagement_rate": 9.251443598514104,
"comment_engagement_rate": 0.045119349737026,
"like_engagement_rate": 9.20632424877708,
"bio_link": "https:\/\/linktr.ee\/danidiariesss"
}
]
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer API_TOKEN" -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d '[{"url":"https://www.facebook.com/LeBron/","num_of_posts":1,"posts_to_not_include":["1029318335225728","1029509225206639"],"start_date":"","end_date":"","country":""},{"url":"https://www.facebook.com/SamsungIsrael/","num_of_posts":50,"start_date":"01-01-2025","end_date":"02-28-2025","country":""},{"url":"https://www.facebook.com/gagadaily/","num_of_posts":100,"start_date":"","end_date":"","country":""}]' "https://api.brightdata.com/datasets/v3/trigger?dataset_id=gd_lkaxegm826bjpoo9m5&format=json&uncompressed_webhook=true"
[
{
"timestamp": "2026-10-29",
"url": "https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/reel\/933594284513682\/",
"post_id": "621607486665197",
"user_url": "https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/vea.travel",
"user_username_raw": "VEA T****l",
"content": null,
"date_posted": "2023-05-12T17:57:28.000Z",
"hashtags": null
},
{
"timestamp": "2026-10-29",
"url": "https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/nguoidulich.vn\/posts\/pfbid0n5NMW5RrUiiLVhXfNk56Q2po6ybdaQf2vyoBuYJnkAFx2GAXLR7shY3Rdztt2xsol",
"post_id": "836375439144242",
"user_url": "https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/nguoidulich.vn",
"user_username_raw": "Ngư***Du ***h",
"content": "Xin lỗi màu hồng của tình yêu\nVì mình đã liêu xiêu trước biển xanh của Phú Quốc 🌊💎💙",
"date_posted": "2025-11-07T13:00:02.000Z",
"hashtags": null
},
{
"timestamp": "2026-10-29",
"url": "https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Cruise118\/posts\/pfbid0WNmtEzoutq8rgBrd1H2WpnidmihVMh4tZtDT49eq4yJzGatciXZ1iPcZLYHkYvsxl",
"post_id": "1111091694393515",
"user_url": "https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Cruise118",
"user_username_raw": "Cru***118***",
"content": "Commemorate the 80th Anniversary of VE Day with us and secure additional savings of up to an extra £80! 🇬🇧🇬🇧\n\nCheck ...",
"date_posted": "2025-05-08T10:35:00.000Z",
"hashtags": null
},
{
"timestamp": "2026-10-29",
"url": "https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ManessisTravel\/posts\/pfbid0r6KB2NH8gy6zSHwB1LSdYqu3AfKkXfeXgJ4RHtj8VmV4SbZiiu2EFcNwwx58a5XAl",
"post_id": "10156032855913584",
"user_url": "https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ManessisTravel",
"user_username_raw": "Manessis T****l",
"content": "Ζυρίχη - Αλπικό Τρένο\n\n5 ημέρες με πρωινό και ξενοδοχείο 4* από 495€.\nΣαιν Μόριτζ - Ιντερλάκεν - Λουκέρνη - Βέρνη - Κατ...",
"date_posted": "2018-01-13T11:58:00.000Z",
"hashtags": null
},
{
"timestamp": "2026-10-29",
"url": "https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/DitoSaPH\/posts\/pfbid07gnwSrFf3N3uSecyhR49mYbXUM4d7EeucN6K7AVHbZs4zo3roucrNwtAnKtyDLG2l",
"post_id": "983113467870180",
"user_url": "https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/DitoSaPH",
"user_username_raw": "Dito ** P*******s",
"content": "The Senate is eyeing a shorter trial for impeached Vice President Sara Duterte – originally expected to last for seven t...",
"date_posted": "2026-06-29T08:30:48.000Z",
"hashtags": [
"ditosapilipinas",
"dsp",
"news",
"viral",
"ovp",
"vpsara",
"saraduterte",
"indaysara"
]
}
]
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer API_TOKEN" -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d '[{"url":"https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1683559267524136962","country":""},{"url":"https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1552015619251634176","country":""},{"url":"https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1665296716721946625","country":""},{"url":"https://x.com/CNN/status/1796673270344810776","country":""},{"url":"https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1587911540770222081","country":""}]' "https://api.brightdata.com/datasets/v3/trigger?dataset_id=gd_lwxkxvnf1cynvib9co&format=json&uncompressed_webhook=true"
[
{
"timestamp": "2026-10-29",
"id": "1881746296228262026",
"user_posted": "******",
"name": "New Y**k P**t",
"description": "Is peeing contagious, like yawning? Scientists studying chimps may have the answer https:\/\/t.co\/WBxWH3AZII",
"date_posted": "2025-01-21T16:50:52.000Z",
"photos": [
"https:\/\/pbs.twimg.com\/media\/Gh1OSH4W8AA9UfG.jpg"
],
"url": "https:\/\/x.com\/nypost\/status\/1881746296228262026"
},
{
"timestamp": "2026-10-29",
"id": "1948786761548661151",
"user_posted": "Ten***Cha***l",
"name": "Tennis C*****l",
"description": "Finding the angles 🔥\n\n#MubadalaCitiDCOpen",
"date_posted": "2025-07-25T16:45:45.000Z",
"photos": null,
"url": "https:\/\/x.com\/TennisChannel\/status\/1948786761548661151"
},
{
"timestamp": "2026-10-29",
"id": "2041132004922843636",
"user_posted": "apt***sen***",
"name": "******",
"description": "みなさん香水何使ってるか教えて欲しいです!いつも応援してます(。\u0026gt;﹏\u0026lt;。)だいすきです.。o(♡) #とき宣0411TikTokLIVE",
"date_posted": "2026-04-06T12:32:47.000Z",
"photos": null,
"url": "https:\/\/x.com\/aptokisen__\/status\/2041132004922843636"
},
{
"timestamp": "2026-10-29",
"id": "1868433697587986881",
"user_posted": "******",
"name": "******",
"description": "Bryce Cotton remains on top of the MVP ladder 🏆\n\nWho would be your top three? 👀",
"date_posted": "2024-12-15T23:11:21.000Z",
"photos": [
"https:\/\/pbs.twimg.com\/media\/Ge4CiMkbAAA2wso.jpg"
],
"url": "https:\/\/x.com\/NBL\/status\/1868433697587986881"
},
{
"timestamp": "2026-10-29",
"id": "2082212924374851913",
"user_posted": "Jos***api***A",
"name": "Josh S*****o",
"description": "Pennsylvania’s law enforcement officers are the bravest among us — they run towards danger every day to keep our communi...",
"date_posted": "2026-07-28T21:13:41.000Z",
"photos": null,
"url": "https:\/\/twitter.com\/24209167\/status\/2082212924374851913"
}
]
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer API_TOKEN" -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d '[{"url":"https://www.linkedin.com/in/elad-moshe-05a90413/"},{"url":"https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-myrvik-3baa01109"},{"url":"https://www.linkedin.com/in/aviv-tal-75b81/"},{"url":"https://www.linkedin.com/in/bulentakar/"},{"url":"https://www.linkedin.com/in/nnikolaev/"}]' "https://api.brightdata.com/datasets/v3/trigger?dataset_id=gd_l1viktl72bvl7bjuj0&format=json&uncompressed_webhook=true"
[
{
"timestamp": "2026-10-29",
"id": "fre***m-f***ter*********07",
"name": "Freedom F******s",
"city": "Bronx, New York, United States",
"country_code": "US",
"position": null,
"about": null,
"posts": null
},
{
"timestamp": "2026-10-29",
"id": "dwi***-fo***es-*********",
"name": "Dwight F*****s",
"city": "Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States",
"country_code": "US",
"position": null,
"about": null,
"posts": null
},
{
"timestamp": "2026-10-29",
"id": "ric***d-l***-52******",
"name": "Richard L**g",
"city": "New York, New York, United States",
"country_code": "US",
"position": null,
"about": null,
"posts": null
},
{
"timestamp": "2026-10-29",
"id": "ton***hom***n-7*********",
"name": "Tony T******n",
"city": "Hebron, Indiana, United States",
"country_code": "US",
"position": null,
"about": null,
"posts": null
},
{
"timestamp": "2026-10-29",
"id": "viv***cha***ase******",
"name": "Vivek C**********r",
"city": "San Francisco, California, United States",
"country_code": "US",
"position": null,
"about": "Bui***ng ***i, *********zat*********************atf*********************************",
"posts": null
}
]
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer API_TOKEN" -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d '[{"url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuhE6PYnRMc","country":"","transcription_language":""},{"url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfkjm2YRG-Q","country":"","transcription_language":""}]' "https://api.brightdata.com/datasets/v3/trigger?dataset_id=gd_lk56epmy2i5g7lzu0k&format=json&uncompressed_webhook=true"
[
{
"timestamp": "2026-10-29",
"url": "https:\/\/youtube.com\/watch?v=IYANhxzbjVU",
"title": "How Scorpion’s Capacity Marketing Engine Aligns with ServiceTitan’s Power Users |Podcast Ep. 43",
"youtuber": "@Servicetitan",
"youtuber_md5": "e29b59806631be421110313682a09eee",
"video_url": "https:\/\/rr5---sn-2on4v5-5b.googlevideo.com\/videoplayback?expire=1793269479\u0026ei=h8riasj_AtGXsfIPlLjfgQE\u0026ip=154.199.72.30\u0026i...",
"video_length": 1931,
"likes": 1
},
{
"timestamp": "2026-10-29",
"url": "https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Zzu3Y7XHeIw\u0026bpctr=9999999999\u0026has_verified=1",
"title": "馬仔教室 - EP51 唱歌小技巧: 微笑 #學唱歌 #唱歌教學 #歌唱技巧 #singinglessons #林俊杰 #可惜沒如果 #我的驕傲",
"youtuber": "@masonmahk",
"youtuber_md5": "ae173bb1c43f69f32dc9731a2c02e455",
"video_url": "https:\/\/rr5---sn-gjo-vgq6.googlevideo.com\/videoplayback?expire=1793273889\u0026ei=wdviauadGvzj2_gPnYvV-A8\u0026ip=51.19.220.210\u0026id...",
"video_length": 263,
"likes": 9
},
{
"timestamp": "2026-10-29",
"url": "https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=62SUKDjzJfg",
"title": "Water Sources",
"youtuber": "@DavidFieldsFIELDSkills",
"youtuber_md5": "e1414457674463754b029a6f766d1d5a",
"video_url": "https:\/\/rr2---sn-qja5mc-5v.googlevideo.com\/videoplayback?expire=1793271931\u0026ei=G9TiaqK5IIShsfIPgMSrQQ\u0026ip=74.211.206.194\u0026i...",
"video_length": 598,
"likes": 1
},
{
"timestamp": "2026-10-29",
"url": "https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=HTP-lQ0gDiU\u0026bpctr=9999999999\u0026has_verified=1",
"title": "위중증 환자 최고치 경신…“방역조치 강화할 수도” \/ KBS 2021.11.11.",
"youtuber": "@newskbs",
"youtuber_md5": "acbc76ba48e2bc11522b9c65c9d30432",
"video_url": "https:\/\/rr2---sn-xun-p5iz.googlevideo.com\/videoplayback?expire=1793272199\u0026ei=J9Xiaty7FL6Hlu8PoO7R6Ac\u0026ip=66.134.96.233\u0026id...",
"video_length": 149,
"likes": 31
},
{
"timestamp": "2026-10-29",
"url": "https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=afOBdfqUDNY",
"title": "関西草ヒロ探検 廃別荘と共に眠る初代ポーターキャブを捜索",
"youtuber": "@taka2728ferrari",
"youtuber_md5": "a32d46045da2ff7d561782a663584cb2",
"video_url": "https:\/\/rr3---sn-p5qlsndz.googlevideo.com\/videoplayback?expire=1793273346\u0026ei=odniatvaOuqAkucPp7Hw2A4\u0026ip=82.46.110.15\u0026id=...",
"video_length": 717,
"likes": 86
}
]
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Read https://brightdata.com/SKILL.md and get structured JSON for this Instagram profile via the instagram_profiles pipeline: https://www.instagram.com/cats_of_world_/Or run it yourself:
npx -p @brightdata/cli bdata loginbdata pipelines instagram_profiles "https://www.instagram.com/cats_of_world_/"Or connect over MCP:
https://mcp.brightdata.com/mcp?token=YOUR_API_KEYPlug Social Media scrapers into your agent
Your agent picks from Social Media scrapers we already maintain. Let it run whenever you need, and every run delivers real-time web data straight to your storage. Works in Claude Code, Codex, Cursor and any other coding agent.
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- Name a scraper, get JSON back
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Social Media Scraper API FAQs
What is the Social Media Scraper API?
The Social Media Scraper API is a powerful tool designed to automate data extraction from the Social Media website, allowing users to efficiently gather and process large volumes of data for various use cases.
How does the Social Media Scraper API work?
The Social Media Scraper API works by sending automated requests to targeted website, extracting the necessary data points, and delivering them in a structured format. This process ensures accurate and quick data collection.
Is the Social Media Scraper API compliant with data protection regulations?
Yes, the Social Media Scraper API is designed to comply with data protection regulations, including GDPR and CCPA. It ensures that all data collection activities are performed ethically and legally.
Can I use the Social Media Scraper API for competitive analysis?
Absolutely! The Social Media Scraper API is ideal for competitive analysis, allowing you to gather insights into your competitors' activities, trends, and strategies.
How can I integrate the Social Media Scraper API with my existing systems?
The Social Media Scraper API offers flawless integration with various platforms and tools. You can use it with your existing data pipelines, CRM systems, or analytics tools to improve your data processing capabilities.
Is there a free tier available for the Social Media Scraper API?
Yes! Every new Bright Data account automatically includes 5,000 free credits per month (approximately $7.50 in value) — no credit card required, no promo code, no commitment. These credits apply to Scrapers (including the Social Media Scraper API), as well as the Unlocker API and SERP API. Credits renew on the 1st of each month, and you can start making API calls immediately after signing up.
What happens when my free credits run out while using the Social Media Scraper API?
When your 5,000 free monthly credits are exhausted, behavior depends on your account balance. If you have pre-deposited funds, usage continues seamlessly at standard PAYG rates with no interruption. If you have no deposited funds, requests will return an error until you add funds or until your credits renew on the 1st of the following month. Note that unused free credits do not roll over.
To avoid interruptions, you can enable auto-recharge in your billing settings at brightdata.com/cp/billing/settings.
What are the usage limits for the Social Media Scraper API?
There are no specific usage limits for the Social Media Scraper API, offering you the flexibility to scale as needed.
Do you provide support for the Social Media Scraper API?
Yes, we offer dedicated support for the Social Media Scraper API. Our support team is available 24/7 to assist you with any questions or issues you may encounter while using the API.
What delivery methods are available?
Amazon S3, Google Cloud Storage, Google PubSub, Microsoft Azure Storage, Snowflake, and SFTP.
What file formats are available?
JSON, NDJSON, JSON lines, CSV, and .gz files (compressed).
Can AI agents use the Social Media Scraper API?
Yes. Connect any agent through the hosted MCP server, point a coding agent at brightdata.com/SKILL.md to set itself up, or use the CLI. Agents authenticate once with browser OAuth and can run any of the Social Media scrapers.