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Social Media Scraper
Scrape social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and more. Maintain full control, flexibility, and scale without worrying about infrastructure, proxy servers, or getting blocked.
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90 scrapers
- Free tier - 5K records a month for free
- Scrape on demand via API or no-code scraper
- Pay only for successfully delivered results
- Bulk request handling, up to 5K URLs
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Web Scrapers
Social Media Scrapers
Remove the need to develop and maintain the infrastructure. Simply extract high volume web data, and ensure scalability and reliability using web scraper APIs or no-code scrapers.
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Social media Scraper API Pricing
Only pay for what’s successfully delivered. No hidden fees, no charges for failed deliveries.
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Every plan gives you full access - pay less per record as you scale
Data Collection
- Automated proxy management
- Full browser rendering
- CAPTCHA solving
Performance at Scale
- Unlimited concurrency
- Batch & scheduled collection
- Job management APIs
Data Delivery
- Data validation & discovery
- Data parsing (JSON or CSV)
- Webhook or API delivery
UNDER THE HOOD
Never worry about proxies and CAPTCHAs again
- Automatic IP Rotation
- CAPTCHA Solver
- User Agent Rotation
- Custom Headers
- JavaScript Rendering
- Residential Proxies
Effortlessly scrape Social media data
Leading the way in ethical web data collection
We have set the gold standard for ethical and compliant web data practices. Our peer network is built on trust, with every member personally opting in and the guarantee of zero personal data collection. We champion the collection of only publicly available data, backed by an industry-leading Know Your Customer process and a transparent Acceptable Use Policy. Our global, multilingual Compliance & Ethics team, the first of its kind, ensures we stay ahead of regulatory changes and best practices.
DEPLOY FASTER
Scrape Social media with one API call
Data Discovery
Detecting data structures and patterns to ensure efficient, targeted extraction of data.
Bulk Request Handling
Reduce server load and optimize data collection for high-volume scraping tasks.
Data Parsing
Efficiently converts raw HTML into structured data, easing data integration and analysis.
Data validation
Ensure data reliability and save time on manual checks and preprocessing.
API for Seamless Social media Data Access
Comprehensive, Scalable, and Compliant Web Data Extraction
API for Seamless Social media Data Access
Comprehensive, Scalable, and Compliant Web Data Extraction
Tailored to your workflow
Get structured data in JSON, NDJSON, or CSV files through Webhook or API delivery.
Built-in infrastructure and unblocking
Get maximum control and flexibility without maintaining proxy and unblocking infrastructure. Easily scrape data from any geo-location while avoiding CAPTCHAs and blocks.
Battle-proven infrastructure
Bright Data’s platform powers over 20,000+ companies worldwide, offering peace of mind with 99.99% uptime, access to 400M+ real user IPs covering 195 countries.
Industry leading compliance
Our privacy practices comply with data protection laws, including the EU data protection regulatory framework, GDPR, and CCPA.
Simplified social media data extraction
Social media scraping use cases
Social media presence
Scrape profile data across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and other platforms to identify high-impact influencers in real time. Collect follower counts, post engagement rates, likes, video view counts, and verification status to pinpoint the creators most likely to promote your brand effectively to the right audience.
Track customer perception
Scrape posts, comments, and replies across Facebook, X, Reddit, TikTok, and Instagram to track what users are saying about your products and industry in real time. Monitor likes, shares, comment counts, hashtags, and post dates to quickly spot shifts in popularity and changing consumer opinion.
Brand monitoring and awareness
Scrape public posts, comments, and reels across 10 social media platforms to capture both positive and negative brand mentions as they appear. Use structured data including post content, reaction counts, and commenter details to monitor your brand reputation in real time and respond to customers before conversations escalate.
Why 20,000+ Customers Choose Bright Data
100% Compliant
Scraped data is ethically obtained and compliant with all privacy laws.
24/7 Global Support
A dedicated team of data professionals is here to help.
Complete Data Coverage
Access 400 million+ global IPs to scrape data from any website.
Unmatched Data Quality
Advanced technologies and validation methods for quality data.
Powerful Infrastructure
Scrape high-volume data without getting blocked.
Custom Solutions
Get tailored solutions to meet unique needs and goals.
Bright Data is used by world's top brands
We help businesses grow with secure, scalable, flexible data management.
I recommend using Bright Data’s products for any company, especially in the finance industry. Bright Data is trustworthy and compliant, the service is great, the products are flawless and their network is fast and stable.
Xiaolong ShiCrawler Engineer at Bitget- Bright Data has their own proxy infrastructure which helps keep your web data flowing plus, their web unlocker helps beat any pesky CAPTCHAs that might be holding you back.Watch now
Nicholas RenotteData Science Specialist 
From my experience, Bright Data’s service has been invaluable. Bright Data helped us collect enough public web data to meet our needs, and with its support and development staff, we optimized many of our processes.
Charmagne CruzHead of Reporting & Analytics, Business Technologies and Pricing at Shopee Philippines Inc.- Having the best quality and quantity of data is the most important thing, and that’s where the combination of Bright Data and tgndata works.Watch now
George KoutsoudopoulosCEO at tgndata - We are really impressed with the reliability, and very happy with Bright Data overall. We have a regular communication channel with our account manager, who is very helpful.
Yorgos PanzarisCTO at Convert Group - We are very pleased with the partnership with Bright Data. Everything’s been good, the network has been very stable, we’re happy with the customer service and the support staff is bar none in our book.
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Social Media Scraper API FAQs
What is the Social Media Scraper API?
The Social Media Scraper API is a unified set of APIs designed for seamless data collection from leading social platforms. It enables users to extract, analyze, and monitor public social data, including user profiles, posts, and comments, across multiple platforms with a consistent interface.
What types of data can I collect?
Each API within the suite focuses on a core data type:
- Profiles API: Followers, subscribers, profile/channel info, audience statistics.
- Posts API: Content information (posts, videos), engagement stats (likes, views), hashtags, and post-level analytics.
- Comments API: Comments on posts and videos, including replies and likes on comments.
How do the APIs work together for insights?
APIs are interconnected, meaning that data from one (e.g., a profile) can be used as input for another (e.g., post or comment analysis). This enables end-to-end social listening, influencer tracking, and engagement analysis across platforms.
Is the data provided fresh and up-to-date?
Yes. All our Social Media APIs offer on-demand collection, guaranteeing the most recent public data every time you make a request.
Can I customize the data output or collection process?
Absolutely. The Social Media Scraper allows for customized queries, output formats, and custom field selection. You can combine APIs for cross-platform and multi-dimensional reporting tailored to your specific needs.
How do I integrate the Social Media Scraper APIs into my existing systems?
Integration is simple, just use our straightforward API endpoints in your preferred development environment. Full documentation and code samples are available in the documentation.
What are the use cases for these APIs?
Typical use cases include competitor monitoring, brand and sentiment analysis, influencer research, audience demographics collection, and social trend tracking.
How is the Social Media Scraper billed?
Billing is based on the number data records collected, depending on your pricing plan. Please see the pricing page or your account dashboard for full details.
Is it legal to collect data with the Social Media Scraper APIs?
Our privacy practices comply with data protection laws, including the EU data protection regulatory framework, GDPR, and CCPA – respecting requests to exercise privacy rights and more.
Where can I get support or request new features?
For help, contact our support team or your account manager. You can also request custom data fields or new platform support as part of our managed data services.
Are there rate limits or usage restrictions?
There are no specific usage limits for the Social Media Scraper API, offering you the flexibility to scale as needed. Prices start from $0.001 per record, ensuring cost-effective scalability for your web scraping projects.