Threads User Profile Scraper

Scrapes public profile data from Threads by username on the Apify platform.

Overview

This actor extracts key information from a Threads user profile. Provide a username, and it returns the profile details as structured JSON.

Key Features

• Fetches core profile data: bio, follower count, full name, and verification status.
• Extracts links from the user's biography.
• Returns profile picture URLs in multiple sizes.
• Identifies if a profile is private.

Input

Configure the actor with a JSON input containing the target username.

Parameter:
* username (string): The Threads profile username. You can include or omit the "@" symbol.

Example Input:

{
  "username": "@techinsights"
}

Output

The actor outputs a single JSON object with the scraped profile data.

Output Fields:
* username: The profile's username.
* full_name: The user's display name.
* bio: The biography text.
* bio_links: An array of URLs found in the bio.
* followers: The number of followers.
* is_verified: Boolean indicating account verification.
* is_private: Boolean indicating if the profile is private.
* profile_pic: Array of URLs for the profile picture in different resolutions.

Example Output:

{
  "username": "techinsights",
  "full_name": "Tech Insights Daily",
  "bio": "Exploring the future of AI, robotics, and all things tech ",
  "bio_links": [
    "https://techinsights.blog",
    "https://github.com/techinsights"
  ],
  "followers": 45219,
  "is_verified": true,
  "is_private": false,
  "profile_pic": [
    "https://threads.net/profilepics/techinsights_small.jpg",
    "https://threads.net/profilepics/techinsights_large.jpg"
  ]
}

How to Use

1. Create a task for this actor on Apify.
2. In the task input, provide the target username using the JSON format shown above.
3. Run the task. The actor will fetch the profile page and return the extracted data.

Disclaimer

This actor is provided "as is." You are responsible for using it in compliance with Threads' Terms of Service and all applicable laws.