Social Media Scraper API
Collect structured, ready-to-use social media data through our Social Media Scraping API*. Built for developers, optimized for speed, and handy when you need to avoid CAPTCHAs, geo-restrictions, or IP bans.
*This scraper is now a part of Web Scraping API.
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Ready-made templates for social media data extraction
Speed up your projects with pre-built scraping templates designed for structured publicly available social data, fully customizable for your targets.
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- Bing
- Google
- AI
Flexible pricing for every data collection project
Start free, scale with your demand, from single API calls to enterprise-level data pipelines.
23K requests
$1.25
$0.88
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Total:$20+ VAT billed monthly
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82K requests
$1.2
$0.84
/1K req
Total:$69+ VAT billed monthly
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216K requests
$1.15
$0.81
/1K req
Total:$179+ VAT billed monthly
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455K requests
$1.1
$0.77
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Total:$349+ VAT billed monthly
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950K requests
$1.05
$0.74
/1K req
Total:$699+ VAT billed monthly
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2M requests
$1.0
$0.7
/1K req
Total:$1399+ VAT billed monthly
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With each plan, you access:
99.99% success rate
100+ pre-built templates
Supports search, pagination, and filtering
Results in HTML, JSON, or CSV
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LLM-ready markdown format
MCP server
JavaScript rendering
24/7 tech support
14-day money-back
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Flexible output options
Get data in JSON, CSV, Markdown, PNG, XHR, HTML output, depending on your target.
Task scheduling
Schedule your scraping tasks in advance and get notified via email once they’re ready.
Easy integration
Set up with code examples on GitHub, Postman collections, and our quick start guide.
Real-time or on demand results
Choose between synchronous and asynchronous requests for your targets.
Advanced anti-bot protection
Our scraping API integrates browser fingerprints for seamless data collection.
Ready-made scraping templates
Get fast access to real-time data with the help of our customizable ready-made scrapers.
Why scraping community chooses Decodo
Manual scraping
Other APIs
Decodo
Manage proxy rotation yourself
Limited proxy pools
125M+ IPs with global coverage
Build CAPTCHA solvers
Frequent CAPTCHA blocks
Advanced browser fingerprinting
Handle retries manually
Pay for failed requests
Only pay for successful requests
Maintenance overhead
Complex documentation
100+ ready-made templates
Days to implement
Limited output formats
JSON, CSV, Markdown, PNG, XHR, HTML output

Ready-made scrapers
Save setup time with pre-configured scrapers designed for efficient publicly available data extraction. Modify parameters, launch, and collect data in seconds.

Resources for a quick start
Streamline your development with detailed code samples in popular programming languages like Python, PHP, and Node.js via our Github, or check out our quick start guides for setup tips. Want to make it even easier? Our customizable ready-made scrapers with pre-configured parameters will do all the heavy lifting for you.
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Want the data now or prefer things a little more planned out? No problem. Pick real-time or on-demand data updates with our synchronous or asynchronous requests.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Social Media Scraping API?
A Social Media Scraping API is an automated tool that extracts publicly available data from social media platforms without manual effort. It handles the technical complexities of data collection, including managing proxies, bypassing anti-bot measures, and returning structured data in formats like JSON or CSV. This allows you to gather data that’s before available before the login wall.
What use cases does Social Media Scraping API work for?
Our Web Scraping API supports various use cases, including:
- Brand monitoring. Track mentions, sentiment, and brand reputation across platforms.
- Competitive analysis. Monitor competitors' content strategies, engagement rates, and audience growth.
- Market research. Analyze trends, consumer preferences, and emerging topics in your industry.
- Influencer identification. Find relevant influencers based on engagement metrics and audience demographics.
- Content performance analysis. Track which content types generate the most engagement.
- Lead generation. Identify potential customers based on interests and activity patterns.
- Crisis management. Monitor for negative sentiment or PR issues in real time.
Is data collection through the Social Media Scraper APIs compliant with legal regulations?
Publicly available data can be scraped. Our Web Scraping API collects only publicly accessible information and can’t access information behind the login wall. However, compliance depends on how you use the collected data. You should ensure your data collection and usage practices align with relevant regulations in your jurisdiction and respect platform terms of service. When in doubt, consult a legal professional.
What targets can I scrape with Social Media Scraping API?
Depending on the platform you’re accessing, you can scrape various data publicly available datapoints, including URLs, posts, comments, engagement stats, and other information.
What categories of data can be collected?
What data points can be collected depend on the platform you’re trying to access. In most cases, you’ll be able to get these publicly available data categories:
- User data. Usernames, bio information, profile pictures, verification status, follower counts.
- Content data. Post text, captions, URLs.
- Engagement data. Like counts, comment counts, share counts, view counts.
- Metadata. Post IDs and geolocation tags.
- Interaction data. Comments, replies, mentions, hashtags.
- Account metrics. Following counts, post frequency, account age.
What are ready-made scrapers?
Ready-made scrapers are pre-configured tools within that are available with our Advanced Web Scraping API subscription, designed for easy and quick data collection. They eliminate the need for extensive technical knowledge, custom scraper development, and proxy management, making them ideal for users seeking a low/no-code solution. By using ready-made scrapers, you can access and structure large data sets efficiently.
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