Facebook Page Reels Scraper

Facebook Page Reels Scraper

by igview-owner

Scrape Facebook Reels from public pages or profiles with metadata, engagement stats, and video URLs. Ideal for analytics, research, and content strate...

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About Facebook Page Reels Scraper

Scrape Facebook Reels from public pages or profiles with metadata, engagement stats, and video URLs. Ideal for analytics, research, and content strategy.

What does this actor do?

Facebook Page Reels Scraper is a web scraping and automation tool available on the Apify platform. It's designed to help you extract data and automate tasks efficiently in the cloud.

Key Features

  • Cloud-based execution - no local setup required
  • Scalable infrastructure for large-scale operations
  • API access for integration with your applications
  • Built-in proxy rotation and anti-blocking measures
  • Scheduled runs and webhooks for automation

How to Use

  1. Click "Try This Actor" to open it on Apify
  2. Create a free Apify account if you don't have one
  3. Configure the input parameters as needed
  4. Run the actor and download your results

Documentation

🎬 Facebook Page Reels Downloader Extract Facebook Reels with complete metadata, engagement metrics, and video download links from any public Facebook profile. Perfect for social media analytics, content research, and competitive analysis. ## 📋 Table of Contents - ✨ Features - 🚀 How to Use - Input Parameters - Output Data - Use Cases - FAQ --- ## ✨ Features | Feature | Description | |---------|-------------| | Profile ID Support | Extract reels using Facebook Profile ID | | Complete Metadata | Get video details, descriptions, timestamps, and duration | | Engagement Metrics | Track views, comments, reactions, and shares | | Video URLs | Direct links to HD and SD video files | | Author Information | Creator name, ID, verification status, and profile URL | | Thumbnails | High-quality reel thumbnail images | | Smart Pagination | Automatic page navigation with cursor support | | Fast & Reliable | Built-in error handling and retry logic | --- ## 🚀 How to Use ### Step 1: Get Facebook Profile ID To find a Facebook Profile ID: 1. Visit the Facebook page 2. View page source or use browser developer tools 3. Look for the numeric profile ID in the page data 4. Copy the numeric ID (e.g., 100044627640367) ### Step 2: Configure Input Basic Example:*/ json { "profileId": "100044627640367", "maxReelsPages": 1 } Extract More Reels:/ json { "profileId": "100044627640367", "maxReelsPages": 5 } ### Step 3: Run the Actor Click "Start" and the actor will extract all reels from the specified profile. --- ## 📥 Input Parameters | Parameter | Type | Required | Description | Default | Example | |-----------|------|----------|-------------|---------|---------| | profileId | String | | Facebook numeric profile ID | - | "100044627640367" | | maxReelsPages | Integer | | Maximum pages to fetch (each page ≈ 10 reels) | 1 | 5 | ### Input Details profileId () - Must be a numeric Facebook profile ID - Only numbers are accepted (no letters or special characters) - Minimum length: 6 characters - Maximum length: 100 characters - Example: 100044627640367 maxReelsPages () - Controls how many result pages to fetch - Each page typically contains ~10 reels - Range: 1-10 - Leave at 1 for quick testing - Increase for larger extractions --- ## Output Data ### Sample Output json { "success": true, "profile_id": "100044627640367", "post_id": "1345684796929096", "video_id": "2345849642540596", "description": "Amazing reel content!", "url": "https://www.facebook.com/reel/2345849642540596/", "timestamp": 1759683958, "length_in_second": 15.5, "play_count": 1500000, "comments_count": 250, "reactions_count": 45000, "reshare_count": 1200, "thumbnail_uri": "https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/...", "author": { "name": "Creator Name", "id": "100044627640367", "is_verified": true, "url": "https://www.facebook.com/profile" }, "video_files": { "video_hd_file": "https://video.xx.fbcdn.net/hd.mp4", "video_sd_file": "https://video.xx.fbcdn.net/sd.mp4" } } ### Output Fields | Field | Type | Description | |-------|------|-------------| | success | Boolean | Whether extraction was successful | | profile_id | String | Facebook profile ID used for extraction | | post_id | String | Unique post identifier | | video_id | String | Unique video identifier | | description | String | Reel caption/description | | url | String | Direct link to the reel | | timestamp | Number | Unix timestamp (when reel was posted) | | length_in_second | Number | Video duration in seconds | | play_count | Number | Total views | | comments_count | Number | Number of comments | | reactions_count | Number | Total reactions (likes, loves, etc.) | | reshare_count | Number | Number of shares | | thumbnail_uri | String | Thumbnail image URL | | author.name | String | Creator's display name | | author.id | String | Creator's Facebook ID | | author.is_verified | Boolean | Blue checkmark status | | author.url | String | Creator's profile URL | | video_files.video_hd_file | String | HD video download URL | | video_files.video_sd_file | String | SD video download URL | --- ## Use Cases ### Social Media Analytics - Track competitor reel performance - Monitor engagement trends over time - Analyze content strategy effectiveness - Identify viral content patterns ### Content Research - Discover high-performing reel formats - Study successful content creators - Find inspiration for your own content - Analyze what drives engagement ### Market Research - Monitor industry influencers - Track brand mentions in reels - Analyze audience preferences - Study competitor strategies ### Data Collection - Archive social media content - Build datasets for analysis - Create content libraries - Export data for reporting ### Influencer Marketing - Research potential influencers - Analyze influencer engagement rates - Track influencer content performance - Verify influencer metrics --- ## 📈 Best Practices ### Do's - Use valid numeric Profile IDs - Start with maxReelsPages: 1 for testing - Verify profile is public before running - Export data immediately after extraction - Check output data for completeness - Use reasonable page limits (1-5 pages) ### Don'ts - Don't use private profile IDs - Don't set very high page limits initially - Don't run multiple actors simultaneously - Don't ignore error messages - Don't extract from restricted profiles --- ## ❓ FAQ ### How do I find a Facebook Profile ID? Visit the Facebook page, view the page source, and look for numeric IDs in the HTML. Profile IDs are typically 15-17 digit numbers. ### Does this download actual video files? No, the actor provides direct URLs to video files. You can use these URLs to download videos separately using your preferred download tool. ### Can I extract from private profiles? No, only public Facebook profiles are supported. The actor cannot access private or restricted content. ### How many reels can I extract? You can control this with maxReelsPages. Each page contains approximately 10 reels. For example: - maxReelsPages: 1 = ~10 reels - maxReelsPages: 5 = ~50 reels - maxReelsPages: 10 = ~100 reels ### Do video URLs expire? Yes, Facebook video URLs may expire after some time. Download videos immediately if you need to store them permanently. ### What if a profile has no reels? The actor will complete successfully but return an empty dataset. Check the logs to confirm the profile was accessed correctly. ### How long does extraction take? Typically 10-30 seconds per page, depending on the number of reels and network conditions. ### Can I run this actor multiple times? Yes, you can run the actor as many times as needed. Each run is independent. ### What data formats are supported? The actor outputs data in JSON format, which can be exported to CSV, Excel, or other formats from the Apify platform. --- ## 🏷️ Tags Facebook Reels ScraperFacebook Reels DownloaderFacebook Data ExtractorSocial Media AnalyticsReels Metadata ExtractorFacebook Video ScraperEngagement MetricsSocial Media IntelligenceContent Analysis ToolInfluencer AnalyticsFacebook AutomationReels Data MiningVideo Content ExtractionSocial Media ResearchCompetitive AnalysisContent Strategy ToolFacebook Profile ScraperViral Content AnalysisSocial ListeningBrand Monitoring --- ## 🚀 Get Started Now Ready to download Facebook Page Reels? 1. Click "Try for free" to open the actor 2. Enter the Facebook Page ID in the groupId input 3. Configure maxReelsPages as needed 4. Run the actor and download all media URLs from the dataset 5. Use the built-in table views to browse images, videos, or detailed data ⭐ If this actor helps your workflow, please give it a star! --- ## 🔗 Related Scrapers - Facebook Page Photos Downloader - Facebook Page Video Downloader - Facebook Page Details Extractor - Facebook Page Reels Extractor - Facebook Marketplace Data Scraper - Facebook Media Downloader - Facebook Old Posts Search - Facebook Page Details Scraper - Facebook Page Reviews Scraper - Facebook Group Details Scraper - Facebook Group Media Scraper - Facebook Search Scraper Built with ❤️ by Sachin Kumar Yadav using Apify Platform*

Common Use Cases

Market Research

Gather competitive intelligence and market data

Lead Generation

Extract contact information for sales outreach

Price Monitoring

Track competitor pricing and product changes

Content Aggregation

Collect and organize content from multiple sources

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Actor Information

Developer
igview-owner
Pricing
Paid
Total Runs
395
Active Users
16
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