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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.
- Retrieve results in multiple formats
- Scrapers for all social media platforms
- Scrape social media on demand via API or no-code scraper
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Effortlessly scrape social media
Social Media Scraper API
Use this API to start collecting data with specified parameters
Social Media No-Code Scraper
Use this "Plug and Play" scraper to start collecting data
- Control Panel based scraper
The entire interaction is within our control panel - Easy to use
Add your input to the scraper and you are ready to go - Retrieve results from the CP
Results can be downloaded directly from the CP
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.
Instagram - Profiles
Account, Fbid, ID, Followers, Posts count, Is business account, Is professional account, Is verified, and more.
2.5K+
324+Instagram - Posts
URL, User posted, Description, Hashtags, Num comments, Date posted, Likes, Photos, and more.
Instagram - Posts - Collects posts from a specific URLs by using profile URL or tags URL
URL, User posted, Description, Hashtags, Num comments, Date posted, Likes, Photos, and more.
LinkedIn posts
URL, ID, User id, Use url, Title, Headline, Post text, Date posted, and more.
LinkedIn posts - Discover user's articles by URL
URL, ID, User id, Use url, Title, Headline, Post text, Date posted, and more.
LinkedIn posts - Discover posts by Profile URL
URL, ID, User id, Use url, Title, Headline, Post text, Date posted, and more.
LinkedIn posts - Discover new posts company URL
URL, ID, User id, Use url, Title, Headline, Post text, Date posted, and more.
X (formerly Twitter) - Posts
ID, User posted, Name, Description, Date posted, Photos, URL, Quoted post, and more.
X (formerly Twitter) - Posts - Collecting Twitter posts URLs
ID, User posted, Name, Description, Date posted, Photos, URL, Quoted post, and more.
Facebook - Posts by profile URL
URL, Post id, User url, User username raw, Content, Date posted, Hashtags, Num comments, and more.
TikTok - Profiles
Account id, Nickname, Biography, Awg engagement rate, Comment engagement rate, Like engagement rate, Bio link, Predicted lang, and more.
TikTok - Profiles - Discover by search URL and country
Account id, Nickname, Biography, Awg engagement rate, Comment engagement rate, Like engagement rate, Bio link, Predicted lang, and more.
TikTok - Posts
URL, Post id, Description, Create time, Digg count, Share count, Collect count, Comment count, and more.
TikTok - Posts - Input specific profile URL to get posts published by it
URL, Post id, Description, Create time, Digg count, Share count, Collect count, Comment count, and more.
TikTok - Posts - Search posts by specific keyword or hashtag
URL, Post id, Description, Create time, Digg count, Share count, Collect count, Comment count, and more.
TikTok - Posts - discover new records by TikTok discover URL
URL, Post id, Description, Create time, Digg count, Share count, Collect count, Comment count, and more.
YouTube - Profiles
URL, Handle, Handle md5, Banner img, Profile image, Name, Subscribers, Description, and more.
YouTube - Profiles - Collects channel by keyword related to the channel or video's of the channel
URL, Handle, Handle md5, Banner img, Profile image, Name, Subscribers, Description, and more.
Youtube - Videos posts
URL, Title, Youtuber, Youtuber md5, Video url, Video length, Likes, Views, and more.
Youtube - Videos posts - Search new youtube videos by keyword
URL, Title, Youtuber, Youtuber md5, Video url, Video length, Likes, Views, and more.
Youtube - Videos posts - Discover videos by channel URL
URL, Title, Youtuber, Youtuber md5, Video url, Video length, Likes, Views, and more.
Youtube - Videos posts - Search videos by keyword and then apply relevant video filters
URL, Title, Youtuber, Youtuber md5, Video url, Video length, Likes, Views, and more.
Youtube - Videos posts - Collect YouTube posts by hashtags
URL, Title, Youtuber, Youtuber md5, Video url, Video length, Likes, Views, and more.
Facebook - Comments
URL, Post id, Post url, Comment id, User name, User id, User url, Date created, and more.
Instagram - Reels
URL, User posted, Description, Hashtags, Num comments, Date posted, Likes, Shares, and more.
Instagram - Reels - Discover reels video from Instagram profile or direct search url
URL, User posted, Description, Hashtags, Num comments, Date posted, Likes, Shares, and more.
Instagram - Reels - Collect all Reels from Instagram profiles (without the post timestamp)
URL, User posted, Description, Hashtags, Num comments, Date posted, Likes, Shares, and more.
X (formerly Twitter) - Profiles
X id, URL, ID, Profile name, Biography, Is verified, Profile image link, External link, and more.
Instagram - Comments
URL, Comment user, Comment user url, Comment date, Comment, Likes number, Replies number, Replies, and more.
Reddit- Posts
Post id, URL, User posted, Title, Description, Num comments, Date posted, Community name, and more.
Reddit- Posts - Discover Reddit posts by Subreddit URL
Post id, URL, User posted, Title, Description, Num comments, Date posted, Community name, and more.
Reddit- Posts - Discovery by keyword of Reddit posts
Post id, URL, User posted, Title, Description, Num comments, Date posted, Community name, and more.
Facebook - Posts by group URL
URL, Post id, User url, User username raw, Content, Date posted, Hashtags, Num comments, and more.
Facebook - Posts by post URL
URL, Post id, User url, User username raw, Content, Date posted, Hashtags, Num comments, and more.
Facebook Marketplace
URL, Title, Initial price, Final price, Currency, Product id, Breadcrumbs, Condition, and more.
Facebook Marketplace - Collect Facebook marketplace listings by keyword
URL, Title, Initial price, Final price, Currency, Product id, Breadcrumbs, Condition, and more.
Facebook Marketplace - discover by url
URL, Title, Initial price, Final price, Currency, Product id, Breadcrumbs, Condition, and more.
TikTok - Comments
URL, Post url, Post id, Post date created, Date created, Comment text, Num likes, Num replies, and more.
Reddit - Comments
URL, Comment id, User posted, Comment, Date posted, Post url, Post id, Community name, and more.
Facebook Company Reviews
Company name, Company id, Company url, URL, Review time, Recommends, Review content, Review attachments, and more.
Youtube - Comments
Comment id, Comment text, Likes, Replies, Username, Username md5, User channel, Date, and more.
Pinterest - Posts
URL, Post id, Title, Content, Date posted, User name, User url, User id, and more.
Pinterest - Posts - Collects posts by specific keywords
URL, Post id, Title, Content, Date posted, User name, User url, User id, and more.
Pinterest - Posts - Discover posts by using specific profile url
URL, Post id, Title, Content, Date posted, User name, User url, User id, and more.
Facebook - Reels by profile URL
URL, Post id, User url, User username raw, Content, Date posted, Hashtags, Num comments, and more.
Pinterest - Profiles
URL, Profile picture, Name, Nickname, Website, Bio, Following count, Follower count, and more.
Pinterest - Profiles - Discover profiles by Keyword in profile name and profile posts
URL, Profile picture, Name, Nickname, Website, Bio, Following count, Follower count, and more.
Facebook Events
Event id, URL, Main image, Event date, Title, People responded, Event by, Location, and more.
Facebook Events - discover Facebook events search URL
Event id, URL, Main image, Event date, Title, People responded, Event by, Location, and more.
Facebook Events - Discover events by venue URL
Event id, URL, Main image, Event date, Title, People responded, Event by, Location, and more.
Quora posts
URL, Post id, Author name, Title, Post date, Originally answered, Over all answers, Post text, and more.
Vimeo - Videos posts
Video id, Title, URL, Uploader, Video url, Video length, Views, Likes, and more.
Vimeo - Videos posts - focus on licensed videos with "common creative" license
Video id, Title, URL, Uploader, Video url, Video length, Views, Likes, and more.
Vimeo - Videos posts - scrape videos by URL
Video id, Title, URL, Uploader, Video url, Video length, Views, Likes, and more.
Just want social media data? Skip scraping.
Purchase social media datasets
CODE EXAMPLES
Easily scrape social media data without worrying about being blocked.
Input
JSON
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer API_TOKEN" -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d '[{"url":"https://www.instagram.com/cats_of_instagram/reel/C4GLo_eLO2e/"},{"url":"https://www.instagram.com/catsofinstagram/p/CesFC7JLyFl/?img_index=1"}]' "https://api.brightdata.com/datasets/v3/trigger?dataset_id=gd_ltppn085pokosxh13&format=json&uncompressed_webhook=true"
Output
JSON
[
{
"timestamp": "2025-01-04",
"url": "https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/perlo.construction",
"comment_user": "whi***y_p***rso******",
"comment_user_url": "https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/whitney_peterson19",
"comment_date": "2024-11-28T22:28:32.000Z",
"comment": "Thankful for my Perlo fam ❤️🦃",
"likes_number": 2,
"replies_number": 2
},
{
"timestamp": "2025-01-04",
"url": "https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/perlo.construction",
"comment_user": "sha***eti***",
"comment_user_url": "https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/shankmetic22",
"comment_date": "2024-12-05T18:09:03.000Z",
"comment": "We so appreciate you and all of the donors who are making this happen!",
"likes_number": 1,
"replies_number": 1
}
]
Input
JSON
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer API_TOKEN" -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d '[{"url":"https://www.tiktok.com/@fofimdmell"},{"url":"https://www.tiktok.com/@s_o_h_e_l_46"}]' "https://api.brightdata.com/datasets/v3/trigger?dataset_id=gd_l1villgoiiidt09ci&format=json&uncompressed_webhook=true"
Output
JSON
[
{
"timestamp": "2023-06-01",
"account_id": "dyp***rh5***",
"nickname": "🥀🥀🥀🌲ভালোবাসা দিবা 🎄🥀🥀🥀",
"biography": "🥀রাজা+🐉🥀🕊️🥀",
"awg_engagement_rate": 0.005867242087957254,
"comment_engagement_rate": 0.00039046444718454583,
"like_engagement_rate": 0.005476777640772708,
"bio_link": null
},
{
"timestamp": "2023-10-24",
"account_id": "isr***oja***aj",
"nickname": "Israel Huaca",
"biography": "hola soy israel xd me gusta jugar videojuegos y ver tiktok",
"awg_engagement_rate": 0.049523809523809526,
"comment_engagement_rate": 0.0004761904761904762,
"like_engagement_rate": 0.04904761904761904,
"bio_link": null
}
]
Input
JSON
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer API_TOKEN" -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d '[{"url":"https://www.facebook.com/LeBron/","num_of_posts":0,"posts_to_not_include":["1029318335225728","1029509225206639"],"start_date":"","end_date":""},{"url":"https://www.facebook.com/apple/","num_of_posts":50,"start_date":"07-01-2024","end_date":"07-30-2024"}]' "https://api.brightdata.com/datasets/v3/trigger?dataset_id=gd_lkaxegm826bjpoo9m5&format=json&uncompressed_webhook=true"
Output
JSON
[
{
"timestamp": "2024-12-20",
"url": "https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/want.ctw\/posts\/pfbid02omGwa3MZQLUzLs3ATD4nweUq3RPYzZ5xoEBWc2VPtvPPyYpTA7NgPymzjEhkqcL8l",
"post_id": "915782770668380",
"user_url": "https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/want.ctw",
"user_username_raw": "******",
"content": "在美經營「秘密警察局」打擊異議人士 中國間諜認罪",
"date_posted": "2024-12-19T05:15:03.000Z",
"hashtags": null
},
{
"timestamp": "2024-12-20",
"url": "https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/want.ctw\/posts\/pfbid02WpVbiEVh1FwEL7CAGfZD8VrTz9msxBi2nUp8CjYY9o5BzDkixxxExJcCGYVSqztGl",
"post_id": "915780877335236",
"user_url": "https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/want.ctw",
"user_username_raw": "******",
"content": "澄清湖高爾夫球場欠租佔地有黑歷史 陳其邁開鍘收回非第一人\n#獨家",
"date_posted": "2024-12-19T05:10:28.000Z",
"hashtags": [
"獨家"
]
}
]
Input
JSON
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer API_TOKEN" -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d '[{"url":"https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1683559267524136962"},{"url":"https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1552015619251634176"}]' "https://api.brightdata.com/datasets/v3/trigger?dataset_id=gd_lwxkxvnf1cynvib9co&format=json&uncompressed_webhook=true"
Output
JSON
[
{
"timestamp": "2025-01-05",
"id": "1853915150874804473",
"user_posted": "tnt***rts***",
"name": "TNT***ort***éxi***",
"description": "¡Gooooool del Milan! 😱\n\nReijnders aprovechó un jugadón de Leao para acercar al Milan al triunfo en el Santiago Bernabéu...",
"date_posted": "2024-11-05T21:39:50.000Z",
"photos": null,
"url": "https:\/\/x.com\/tntsportsmex\/status\/1853915150874804473"
},
{
"timestamp": "2025-01-05",
"id": "1857705763172503611",
"user_posted": "Ars***lTh***py",
"name": "Ars***l T***apy***",
"description": "David Raya is taking full advantage of Unai Simon’s injury and is fast claiming the Spain number one spot by bringing hi...",
"date_posted": "2024-11-16T08:42:23.000Z",
"photos": null,
"url": "https:\/\/x.com\/ArsenalTherapy\/status\/1857705763172503611"
}
]
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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 Social media Data Extraction
FLEXIBLE
Tailored to your workflow
Get structured data in JSON, NDJSON, or CSV files through Webhook or API delivery.
SCALABLE
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.
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Battle-proven infrastructure
Bright Data’s platform powers over 20,000+ companies worldwide, offering peace of mind with 99.99% uptime, access to 72M+ real user IPs covering 195 countries.
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Industry leading compliance
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.
Social media Scraper use cases
Scrape all the major social media platforms
Identify trends
Conduct researches before important events
Analyze different age groups
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 72 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.
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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 Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, and other popular social media websites, 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 the Indeed 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.
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.
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. Prices start from $0.001 per record, ensuring cost-effective scalability for your web scraping projects.
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.
Why is it important to use proxies when scraping Social media ?
Proxies are important for scraping Social media because it allows the scraper to remain anonymous, avoid IP blocking, access geo-restricted content, and improve scraping speed.
Why is it important to have an unblocking solution when scraping Social media ?
Having an unblocking solution when scraping Social media is important because many websites have anti-scraping measures that block the scraper’s IP address or require CAPTCHA solving. The unblocking solution implemented within Bright Data’s web scraping solutions are designed to bypass these obstacles and continue gathering data without interruption.
What type of Social media data can I scrape?
When scraping Social media , you may only scrape publicly available data. Due to our commitment to privacy laws, we do not allow scraping behind log-ins.
Is it legal to scrape Social media ?
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.