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Facebook Profiles Scraper API
Scrape Facebook profiles and collect public data such as profile URL, name, profile ID, profile photo, cover photo, work, college and high school, location, and follower counts.
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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 Facebook Profiles 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.facebook.com/tim.odonnell.50767"}]' "https://api.brightdata.com/datasets/v3/trigger?dataset_id=gd_mf0urb782734ik94dz&format=json&uncompressed_webhook=true"
[
{
"db_source": "1789621984896",
"timestamp": "2026-09-17",
"url": "https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/people\/John-O-Brien\/pfbid02D32wbUNfvpuE8F252Q4ZczFzJQdfxDtJaugjAUXmApzzMwMDyr21J31BizqhbUTsl\/",
"name": "John * B***n",
"id": "100013501632642",
"profile_photo": "https:\/\/scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net\/v\/t39.30808-1\/687802057_2498353113958052_6772059846557257919_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_tt6\u0026...",
"cover_photo": "https:\/\/scontent-sea5-1.xx.fbcdn.net\/v\/t39.30808-6\/447673316_420543157467716_4793215870179751841_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_tt6\u0026c...",
"work": [
{
"company": "Mai***ire***r a*********plo******",
"company_id": "594445203920155",
"end_date": null,
"start_date": "2018-02-24T00:00:00.000Z",
"title": "Main director at Self-Employed",
"url": "https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Self-Employed-594445203920155\/"
}
]
},
{
"db_source": "1789621984896",
"timestamp": "2026-09-17",
"url": "https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/peter.doyle.77770",
"name": "Peter D***e",
"id": "100006660522049",
"profile_photo": "https:\/\/scontent-ord5-1.xx.fbcdn.net\/v\/t39.30808-1\/462919727_4009334369298541_8334493695299479946_n.jpg?stp=c0.280.720.7...",
"cover_photo": null,
"work": [
{
"company": "Wor***at ***lif*********er ***************",
"company_id": "140168242680350",
"end_date": null,
"start_date": "2024-02-17T00:00:00.000Z",
"title": "Works at qualified painter and decorator",
"url": "https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/qualified-painter-and-decorator-140168242680350\/"
}
]
},
{
"db_source": "1789621984896",
"timestamp": "2026-09-17",
"url": "https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/anthony.corbett.1656",
"name": "Anthony C*****t",
"id": "100039033548206",
"profile_photo": "https:\/\/scontent-ord5-2.xx.fbcdn.net\/v\/t39.30808-1\/711231085_1681082356536200_1321577754082574635_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_tt6\u0026...",
"cover_photo": "https:\/\/scontent-ord5-2.xx.fbcdn.net\/v\/t39.30808-6\/477442317_1310243836953389_5350136424420447046_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_tt6\u0026...",
"work": [
{
"company": "Wor***at ***f e*********",
"company_id": "1560264337433693",
"end_date": null,
"start_date": "2022-04-24T00:00:00.000Z",
"title": "Works at self employed",
"url": "https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/self-employed-1560264337433693\/"
}
]
},
{
"db_source": "1789621984896",
"timestamp": "2026-09-17",
"url": "https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/mike.leonard.94402",
"name": "Mike L*****d",
"id": "100005124853229",
"profile_photo": "https:\/\/scontent-bos5-1.xx.fbcdn.net\/v\/t39.30808-1\/485789177_2894594280721372_5213728834280996791_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_tt6\u0026...",
"cover_photo": "https:\/\/scontent-bos5-1.xx.fbcdn.net\/v\/t39.30808-6\/504727618_2977613095752823_1559016146294522369_n.jpg?stp=cp6_dst-jpg_...",
"work": [
{
"company": "bos***t a***e t*********ce ***************",
"company_id": "1399424993619014",
"end_date": null,
"start_date": "2001-05-01T00:00:00.000Z",
"title": "boss at adare taxi service at taxi driver",
"url": "https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/taxi-driver-1399424993619014\/"
},
{
"company": "Tax***riv***",
"company_id": "100064837984570",
"title": "Worked at Taxi Driver",
"url": "https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TaxiDriverTheMovie"
}
]
},
{
"db_source": "1789621984896",
"timestamp": "2026-09-17",
"url": "https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/spooney.codd",
"name": "Spooney C**d",
"id": "100000734741644",
"profile_photo": "https:\/\/scontent-phx1-1.xx.fbcdn.net\/v\/t39.30808-1\/465272247_9001281313239604_6467482962836183317_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_tt6\u0026...",
"cover_photo": null,
"work": [
{
"company": "NEW***NTU***ROO*********",
"company_id": "100067314933301",
"title": "master roofer at NEW CENTURY ROOFING LTD",
"url": "https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/people\/NEW-CENTURY-ROOFING-LTD\/100067314933301\/"
}
]
}
]
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Facebook Profiles Scraper API FAQs
What is the Facebook Profiles Scraper API?
The Facebook Profiles Scraper API is a powerful tool designed to automate data extraction from the Facebook Profiles website, allowing users to efficiently gather and process large volumes of data for various use cases.
How does the Facebook Profiles Scraper API work?
The Facebook Profiles 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 Facebook Profiles Scraper API compliant with data protection regulations?
Yes, the Facebook Profiles 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 Facebook Profiles Scraper API for competitive analysis?
Absolutely! The Facebook Profiles Scraper API is ideal for competitive analysis, allowing you to gather insights into your competitors' activities, trends, and strategies.
How can I integrate the Facebook Profiles Scraper API with my existing systems?
The Facebook Profiles 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 Facebook Profiles 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 Facebook Profiles 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 Facebook Profiles 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 Facebook Profiles Scraper API?
There are no specific usage limits for the Facebook Profiles Scraper API, offering you the flexibility to scale as needed.
Do you provide support for the Facebook Profiles Scraper API?
Yes, we offer dedicated support for the Facebook Profiles 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 Facebook Profiles 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 Facebook Profiles scrapers.