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Available social media datasets
- Demo data in JSON/CSV
- Fresh records
- Customize, enrich, and format the data
Instagram - Profiles
Instagram - Posts
LinkedIn posts
X (formerly Twitter) - Posts
TikTok - Profiles
Facebook - Pages Posts by Profile URL
Youtube - Videos posts
TikTok - Posts
YouTube - Profiles
X (formerly Twitter) - Profiles
Reddit- Posts
Instagram - Reels
Facebook - Comments
Instagram - Comments
Facebook - Posts by group URL
Facebook Marketplace
Facebook - Posts by post URL
TikTok - Comments
Reddit - Comments
Facebook - Profiles
Pinterest - Posts
Youtube - Comments
Facebook - Pages and Profiles
Facebook Events
Facebook - Reels by profile URL
Facebook Company Reviews
Quora posts
Pinterest - Profiles
Vimeo - Videos posts
Bluesky - Posts
Top 500 Bluesky Profiles
Snapchat posts
Need real-time social media data?
Use our Social Media Scraper API

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 150M+ 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 – respecting requests to exercise privacy rights and more.
Social media data use cases
FAQs
What social media platforms can I scrape with Bright Data?
You can scrape data from 10+ social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, Reddit, Twitter/X, Pinterest, Quora, Vimeo, and YouTube. Each platform offers dedicated APIs for profiles, posts, and engagement data like comments and likes.
How do I collect Instagram data without getting blocked?
Use the Instagram Scraper API which automatically handles bot detection and CAPTCHAs. You can collect data from profiles, posts, reels, comments, hashtags, images, and followers at scale without IP bans.
Can I scrape LinkedIn profiles and company data?
Yes, the LinkedIn Scraper API lets you extract profiles, companies, posts, and jobs data. You can also access developer profiles and group information while maintaining compliance with ethical data collection standards.
What TikTok data can I collect?
The TikTok Scraper API provides access to profiles, posts, comments, hashtags, followers, and TikTok Shop data. You can track influencers, analyze trends, and monitor engagement metrics in real time.
How do I get Twitter/X posts and follower data?
Use the Twitter Scraper API to collect posts, profiles, hashtags, images, and follower information. The API bypasses rate limits and provides fresh data for sentiment analysis and social listening.
Can I scrape Facebook pages, posts, and marketplace listings?
Yes, with the Facebook Scraper API you can extract data from pages, posts, reels, groups, ads, hashtags, events, marketplace, profiles, and comments. It handles all Facebook's anti-bot measures automatically.
What YouTube data is available for collection?
The YouTube Scraper API provides access to videos, comments, channels, and shorts. You can analyze view counts, engagement metrics, and audience sentiment at scale.
How do I track social media influencers?
Collect Instagram influencer data and TikTok influencer data using pre-collected datasets or real-time APIs. Track follower growth, engagement rates, and content performance across platforms.
Can I scrape social media comments for sentiment analysis?
Yes, you can extract comments from YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. The data is ideal for sentiment analysis datasets and understanding audience reactions.
How do I get historical social media data?
Use Ready-Made Datasets for pre-collected historical data from multiple platforms. For real-time collection, use platform-specific Scraper APIs with batch collection methods.
What's the difference between Scraper APIs and Datasets?
Scraper APIs provide real-time, on-demand data collection that you control. Datasets offer pre-collected, validated data delivered instantly. APIs are best for custom needs; datasets are ideal for quick starts.
How do I avoid getting blocked when scraping social media?
Bright Data's social media scrapers include built-in CAPTCHA solving for Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, and LinkedIn. Combined with residential proxies and smart retry logic, you can scrape at scale without blocks.
Can I scrape multiple social media platforms at once?
Yes, you can use multiple Scraper APIs simultaneously or access the unified Social Media Datasets that cover 10+ platforms. This enables cross-platform analysis and comprehensive social listening.
What output formats are available for social media data?
All social media data can be delivered in JSON, CSV, Excel, or directly to your storage (S3, Google Cloud, Azure, Snowflake). You can also use webhooks for real-time data delivery.
How do I use social media data with AI agents?
Use the MCP Server integrations with platforms like Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, or n8n. You can also access pre-structured AI datasets for training models.
What are common use cases for social media scraping?
Common applications include influencer marketing, brand monitoring, competitive intelligence, sentiment analysis, trend tracking, content strategy, crisis management, and audience research.
How much does social media scraping cost?
Pricing varies by platform and volume. Most social media APIs start at $0.001 per record with pay-as-you-go options. Check specific scraper pricing pages for detailed breakdowns.
Is scraping social media data legal and compliant?
Bright Data follows strict ethical data collection guidelines and only collects publicly available data. All scrapers are GDPR and CCPA compliant.