Facebook Ads Library Scraper

Facebook Ads Library Scraper

by simpleapi

Facebook Ads Library Scraper extracts ads from the Facebook Ads Library, capturing ad creatives, texts, impressions, spend ranges, regions, advertiser...

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About Facebook Ads Library Scraper

Facebook Ads Library Scraper extracts ads from the Facebook Ads Library, capturing ad creatives, texts, impressions, spend ranges, regions, advertiser info, start/end dates, and transparency data. Ideal for competitor research, ad monitoring, political ad tracking, and automated marketing insights.

What does this actor do?

Facebook Ads Library 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

๐Ÿš€ Facebook Ads Library Scraper โ€“ Extract Meta Ad Data Like a Pro! Looking for an easy way to scrape Facebook Ads Library and access powerful marketing insights? ๐Ÿ˜Ž The Facebook Ads Library Scraper lets you extract detailed ad data from the official Meta Ad Library, including ad creatives, targeting info, spend data, and page details โ€” all in a structured format. Whether youโ€™re a marketer, competitor analyst, or data researcher, this Apify Facebook Ads Scraper automates the entire process and delivers data-ready results in seconds. * * * ## ๐Ÿค” What Does Facebook Ads Library Scraper Do? The Facebook Ads Library Scraper is a robust data extraction tool that collects all public ad information from Metaโ€™s Ad Library ๐Ÿ“Š. It helps you analyze ad performance, creative trends, targeting regions, and even monitor political or social issue ads. By using this scraper, you can: * ๐Ÿ” Analyze competitor ad strategies * ๐Ÿง  Study ad creatives, spend ranges, and impressions * ๐Ÿ’ก Identify trends in ad campaigns across regions and timeframes Itโ€™s the go-to tool for digital marketers, agencies, and researchers looking to turn public ad data into valuable insights. โœจ SEO Tip: The scraper helps you find how to search Facebook Ads Library efficiently by automating it โ€” saving hours of manual work! * * * ## ๐Ÿ“ฆ What Facebook Ads Library Scraper Can Extract The scraper provides comprehensive ad data from Facebook and Instagram ads through the Meta Ad Library. | ๐Ÿงฉ Field | ๐Ÿ“˜ Description | | --- | --- | | Ad ID | Unique identifier for each ad in Metaโ€™s database | | Page Name | Name of the advertiserโ€™s Facebook Page | | Ad Text | Main copy or caption of the ad | | Call-to-Action (CTA) | Button type (e.g., โ€œShop Nowโ€, โ€œLearn Moreโ€) | | Impressions | Number of times the ad was displayed | | Spend Range | Estimated ad spend range | | Ad Start / End Date | Campaign duration | | Ad Media | Images, videos, or carousel creatives | | Country / Language | Targeted region and audience language | | Publisher Platforms | Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, or Audience Network | ๐Ÿง  Bonus: You can export all scraped ads in JSON, CSV, or Excel, making it perfect for analysis or dashboards. * * * ### โšก Key Features of Facebook Ads Library Scraper Hereโ€™s what makes this scraper unbeatable ๐Ÿ† * ๐ŸŒ Global Reach: Extract ads from all countries supported by Meta Ad Library API * ๐Ÿ”„ Automated Extraction: Automatically scrolls, loads, and parses data dynamically * ๐Ÿ’ป Multi-format Export: Download results in JSON, CSV, or Excel formats * ๐Ÿงฉ Flexible Input Options: Input by keywords, page URLs, or countries * ๐Ÿ”’ Captcha & Rate Limit Handling: Runs smoothly without blocks using smart proxy rotation * ๐Ÿง  Detailed Insights: Get metrics like impressions, ad types, reach estimates, and CTA details * ๐Ÿ”ง Integration-Ready: Compatible with Apify API, Python scripts, and Zapier automations * ๐Ÿงฐ Open Source Options: Explore on Facebook Ads Library Scraper GitHub or use the Facebook Ads Library Scraper Extension ๐Ÿ’ฌ Whether youโ€™re using the Curious_Coder Facebook Ads Library Scraper or building a Facebook Ads Library Scraper Python version, youโ€™ll love the speed, accuracy, and structure of this data extractor. * * * ## ๐Ÿงญ How to Use Facebook Ads Library Scraper? Follow these simple steps to get started quickly ๐Ÿ‘‡ 1. Log in to Apify โ€“ Create a free account or sign in. 2. Open the Actor โ€“ Search for โ€œFacebook Ads Library Scraperโ€ or โ€œCurious Coder Facebook Ads Library Scraperโ€ on Apify. 3. Enter Your Input โ€“ Provide a Facebook Ad Library URL or keyword-based search query. 4. Choose Options โ€“ Select filters like country ๐ŸŒŽ, media type ๐ŸŽฅ, or date range ๐Ÿ“…. 5. Run the Scraper โ€“ Start scraping. The scraper will extract all ad data automatically. 6. Download Results โ€“ Export your results in CSV, JSON, or Excel format. ๐Ÿ’ก Tip: Use the Facebook Ads Library Scraper API for automation or integrate it into your data pipelines via Python or Zapier. * * * ## ๐ŸŽฏ Use Cases The Facebook Ads Library Scraper can transform how you understand social advertising. Here are top ways to use it: * ๐Ÿ“Š Competitor Ad Analysis โ€“ See what creatives and copy your competitors are running. * ๐Ÿง  Market Research โ€“ Understand how different industries advertise across countries. * ๐Ÿ“ข Campaign Benchmarking โ€“ Compare performance by tracking ad duration and impressions. * ๐Ÿงฉ Ad Trend Discovery โ€“ Spot trending ad formats and CTAs in your niche. * ๐Ÿ“ˆ Ad Performance Tracking โ€“ Use historical ad data for ROI or sentiment analysis. * ๐Ÿ›๏ธ Transparency Research โ€“ Analyze social issue or political ads for compliance and accountability. * * * ## ๐Ÿ’Ž Why Choose Our Facebook Ads Library Scraper? Hereโ€™s why our scraper stands out from the rest ๐Ÿ’ฅ * ๐Ÿš€ Lightning Fast: Extract thousands of ads within minutes. * ๐Ÿงฐ Built on Apify Cloud: Reliable, scalable, and easy to automate. * ๐Ÿง  Developer-Friendly: Supports Python, API access, and browser extensions. * ๐Ÿ” Accurate & Clean Data: Get structured and deduplicated ad records every time. * ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Ethical & Compliant: Collects only publicly available data from the Meta Ad Library. * ๐Ÿงฉ Easy to Extend: Fork on GitHub or use your own custom Apify workflow. โœจ Whether youโ€™re a data scientist, marketing analyst, or agency, this Facebook Ads Library Data Scraper gives you full visibility into ad ecosystems across Facebook and Instagram. * * * ## ๐Ÿ“ˆ How Many Ads Can You Scrape? The Facebook Ads Library Scraper can extract thousands of ads depending on your filters and proxies. Performance depends on: * Type of input (keyword vs. page) * Country and ad type * Proxy configuration and concurrency ๐Ÿง  Typical users scrape between 10Kโ€“50K ads per run, with optimized delay and proxy rotation. You can scale further using the Apify Facebook Ads Library API or connect the scraper to your data warehouse. * * * ## โš–๏ธ Is It Legal to Scrape Facebook Ads Library? Yes โœ… The Facebook Ads Library was built by Meta for transparency โ€” meaning this data is publicly available. Our scraper: * Does not extract private user data. * Fully complies with Facebookโ€™s public data access rules. * Follows ethical scraping best practices. Still, always review Metaโ€™s Terms of Service and local data privacy laws (e.g., GDPR) before using scraped data commercially. * * * ## โš™๏ธ Input Parameters Example JSON Input ๐Ÿ‘‡ json { "startUrls": [ { "url": "linkedin" }, { "url": "marketing tools" } ], "country": "US", "maxItems": 100, "activeStatus": "all", "adType": "all", "mediaType": "all", "searchType": "keyword_unordered", "sortOrder": "relevancy_monthly_grouped", "maxComments": 0, "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": false } } ## ๐Ÿงพ Output Format Example JSON Output ๐Ÿ‘‡ json { "ad_archive_id": "1573731810659177", "page_id": "863706960159979", "snapshot": { "page_name": "Imelyy us.a", "page_profile_uri": "https://facebook.com/61582982529381", "page_profile_picture_url": "https://scontent.fdac142-1.fna.fbcdn.net/...", "page_categories": ["Men's Clothing"], "page_like_count": 0, "body": { "text": "๐ŸŒŸ Unveil the 2025 $50 Gold Eagle - Early Releases! ๐ŸŒŸ..." }, "caption": "2025-american-eagle-56.seri365co.com", "cta_text": "Shop now", "cta_type": "SHOP_NOW", "display_format": "VIDEO", "link_url": "https://2025-american-eagle-56.seri365co.com/", "images": [], "videos": [ { "video_sd_url": "https://video.fdac142-1.fna.fbcdn.net/...", "video_preview_image_url": "https://scontent.fdac142-1.fna.fbcdn.net/..." } ] }, "is_active": true, "currency": "", "spend": null, "reach_estimate": null, "start_date": 1762329600, "end_date": 1762416000, "start_date_formatted": "2025-11-05 00:00:00", "end_date_formatted": "2025-11-06 00:00:00", "publisher_platform": ["FACEBOOK"], "ad_library_url": "https://www.facebook.com/ads/library/?id=1573731810659177", "url": "https://www.facebook.com/ads/library/?active_status=all&ad_type=all&country=US&media_type=all&q=linkedin&search_type=keyword_unordered", "total": 1234, "ads_count": 100 } ## ๐Ÿ’ฌ FAQ ### 1. Is the Facebook Ads Library Scraper free? Yes! ๐ŸŽ You can try the Facebook Ads Library Scraper free with limited runs on Apify. ### 2. Can I scrape ads without coding? Absolutely โ€” use the Facebook Ads Library Scraper Extension or run it via Apify dashboard. ### 3. Is there a GitHub version available? Yes โ€” you can find open-source scripts like Facebook Ads Library Scraper GitHub projects. ### 4. Can I use it with Python? Definitely โ€” itโ€™s compatible with Facebook Ads Library Scraper Python scripts via the Apify API. ### 5. How to get to Facebook Ads Library manually? Visit facebook.com/ads/library and search by keyword or page name. ### 6. What is the Meta Ad Library Scraper? Itโ€™s the same transparency database by Meta, where all public Facebook & Instagram ads are listed. ### 7. Who made the Curious_Coder Facebook Ads Library Scraper? Itโ€™s an Apify actor developed by Curious Coder to simplify ad data extraction. * * * ## ๐ŸŒŸ Start Scraping Smarter Today! Unlock the power of data-driven ad intelligence with the Facebook Ads Library Scraper ๐Ÿ” Monitor competitors, analyze ad trends, and export thousands of insights with a single click. ๐Ÿ‘‰ Try the Apify Facebook Ads Library Scraper now โ€” automate your research and stay ahead in the digital race! โšก

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
simpleapi
Pricing
Paid
Total Runs
19
Active Users
3
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