Social Media Finder Pro
by xtech
Instantly find social media profiles by username across 400+ platforms. A fast, accurate search tool perfect for lead generation, SEO research, and digital footprint analysis.
Opens on Apify.com
About Social Media Finder Pro
Ever needed to find someone's social media presence but got tired of manually checking each platform? I've been there. Social Media Finder Pro is the actor I use to instantly locate profiles across more than 400 networks. Just feed it a username, and it does the heavy lifting, searching major sites like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter (X), and TikTok, plus hundreds of niche forums and communities you might not even think to check. The core of it is a genuinely useful free username search tool. You can quickly verify if a handle is taken or discover a person's digital footprint from a single starting point. For lead generation, it’s a game-changer—turning a bare username into a list of actionable social contacts. For SEO and brand managers, it’s perfect for auditing your own brand’s presence or researching competitors’ social engagement. What I appreciate is that it’s fast and accurate. It doesn’t overcomplicate things. You get a clear, consolidated report showing where that username exists, saving you hours of tedious, repetitive searching. It’s become my go-to first step for online research, background checks, or just satisfying curiosity about where a particular name pops up online.
What does this actor do?
Social Media Finder Pro 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
- Click "Try This Actor" to open it on Apify
- Create a free Apify account if you don't have one
- Configure the input parameters as needed
- Run the actor and download your results
Documentation
Social Media Finder Pro
Overview
Searches for usernames across 300+ social media platforms and websites. It returns publicly available profile URLs, helping you map a person's or brand's online presence.
Key Features
- Broad coverage: Checks 300+ platforms including major social networks (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn), professional sites (GitHub, Stack Overflow), gaming profiles (Steam, Twitch), forums (Reddit), and more.
- Fast batch processing: Searches multiple usernames simultaneously, with typical results in 30-60 seconds per username.
- Targeted searches: Optionally limit the search to a specific list of platforms.
- Built for scale: Optimized for batch processing with rate limiting and error handling.
- Privacy-compliant: Only accesses public data, respects platform ToS, and offers optional Tor/proxy support.
How to Use
Provide a list of usernames via the actor's input. Results are saved to your Apify dataset.
Basic input:
{
"usernames": ["john_doe", "jane_smith"]
}
Advanced input (target specific platforms):
{
"usernames": ["username123"],
"sites": ["Twitter", "Instagram", "LinkedIn", "GitHub"]
}
Input Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
usernames |
Array | Yes | List of usernames to search for. |
sites |
Array | No | Specific platforms to search. If omitted, searches all supported platforms. |
Output
The actor outputs a JSON object for each username searched. Results are saved to your Apify dataset.
Output structure:
{
"username": "john_doe",
"total_found": 15,
"accounts_found": [
{
"site": "Twitter",
"url": "https://twitter.com/john_doe",
"username": "john_doe"
},
{
"site": "Instagram",
"url": "https://instagram.com/john_doe",
"username": "john_doe"
}
]
}
Common Use Cases
- OSINT & Security: Digital footprint analysis and investigations.
- Recruitment & Background Checks: Verifying candidate social media.
- Brand Monitoring: Finding impersonator accounts or tracking mentions.
- Marketing Research: Discovering influencer profiles across platforms.
- Due Diligence: Comprehensive online presence verification.
Categories
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
Ready to Get Started?
Try Social Media Finder Pro now on Apify. Free tier available with no credit card required.
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- Developer
- xtech
- Pricing
- Paid
- Total Runs
- 1,218
- Active Users
- 454
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