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Control scraping power and cost per request without overpaying on simple targets - try new Scraping API.

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.

200

requests per second

100+

ready-made templates

100%

success rate

195+

locations worldwide

Free

starter plan

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Test drive our Social Media Scraping API

Get a taste of what our social media scraper is capable of right here and now.

Target template

Set parameters

curl --request 'POST' \
--url 'https://scraper-api.decodo.com/v1/tasks' \
--header 'Accept: application/json' \
--header 'Authorization: Basic xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx' \
--header 'Content-Type: application/json' \
--data '{
"target": "universal",
"url": "https://ip.decodo.com",
"headless": "html",
"locale": "en-us",
"device_type": "desktop"
}'

What does Web Scraping API cost?

Choose a plan based on your scraping volume. All plans include the same powerful features – you only pay for what you use. Start with the free plan to test before committing.

Plan price

$0

+VAT / Billed monthly

Request type

Price per 1k req.

Standard proxies

2K req.

$0.50

Standard proxies + JS

1K req.

$0.75

Premium Proxies

1K req.

$1.00

Premium proxies + JS

667 req.

$1.50

Rate limit

10 req/s

Start for free

Plan price

$19

+VAT / Billed monthly

Request type

Price per 1k req.

Standard proxies

38K req.

$0.50

Standard proxies + JS

25K req.

$0.75

Premium Proxies

19K req.

$1.00

Premium proxies + JS

12K req.

$1.50

Rate limit

10 req/s

Buy now

Plan price

$49

+VAT / Billed monthly

Request type

Price per 1k req.

Standard proxies

163K req.

$0.30

Standard proxies + JS

75K req.

$0.65

Premium Proxies

54K req.

$0.90

Premium proxies + JS

39K req.

$1.25

Rate limit

25 req/s

Buy now
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Plan price

$99

+VAT / Billed monthly

Request type

Price per 1k req.

Standard proxies

707K req.

$0.14

Standard proxies + JS

165K req.

$0.60

Premium Proxies

116K req.

$0.85

Premium proxies + JS

82K req.

$1.20

Rate limit

50 req/s

Buy now

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Request type

Price per 1k req.

Standard proxies

Custom

Standard proxies + JS

Custom

Premium Proxies

Custom

Premium proxies + JS

Custom

Rate limit

Custom

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Standard proxies

For low-security sites and simple access

Premium proxies

For accessing guarded or sensitive pages

Test our scraping API

With each plan, you access:

99.99% success rate

Results in HTML, JSON, CSV, XHR or PNG

MCP server

JavaScript rendering

AI integrations

100+ pre-built templates

Supports search, pagination, and filtering

LLM-ready markdown format

24/7 tech support

14-day money-back

SSL Secure Payment

Your information is protected by 256-bit SSL

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Gain structured insights with our Social Media Scraping API

Automate social data extraction, get clean results in your preferred format, and integrate directly into your analytics or AI workflows.

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Flexible output options

Get data in JSON, CSV, Markdown, PNG, XHR, HTML output, depending on your target.

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Task scheduling

Schedule your scraping tasks in advance and get notified via email once they’re ready.

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Easy integration

Set up with code examples on GitHub, Postman collections, and our quick start guide.

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Real-time or on demand results

Choose between synchronous and asynchronous requests for your targets.

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Advanced anti-bot protection

Our scraping API integrates browser fingerprints for seamless data collection.

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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

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Manage proxy rotation yourself

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Limited proxy pools

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125M+ IPs with global coverage

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Build CAPTCHA solvers

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Frequent CAPTCHA blocks

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Advanced browser fingerprinting

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Handle retries manually

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Pay for failed requests

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Only pay for successful requests

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Maintenance overhead

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Complex documentation

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100+ ready-made templates

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Days to implement

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Limited output formats

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JSON, CSV, Markdown, PNG, XHR, HTML output

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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.

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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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Stop overpaying for scraping plans

The new Web Scraping API lets you enable JS rendering and premium proxies only when needed.

Real-time & callback requests

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.

Find out what people are saying about us

We're thrilled to have the support of our 135K+ clients and the industry's best

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Attentive service

The professional expertise of the Decodo solution has significantly boosted our business growth while enhancing overall efficiency and effectiveness.

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Easy to get things done

Decodo provides great service with a simple setup and friendly support team.

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A key to our work

Decodo enables us to develop and test applications in varied environments while supporting precise data collection for research and audience profiling.

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Best Usability 2025

Awarded for the ease of use and fastest time to value for proxy and scraping solutions.

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Best User Adoption 2025

Praised for the seamless onboarding experience and impactful engagement efforts.

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Best Value 2025

Recognized for the 5th year in a row for top-tier proxy and scraping solutions.

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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.

What is social media scraping?

Social media scraping is the process of automatically extracting publicly available data from social media platforms using automated tools or APIs. This includes collecting posts, user profiles, comments, engagement metrics, and other public information at scale. The collected data is typically used for market research, brand monitoring, competitive analysis, or training AI models.

How long does Social Media Scraper API take to deliver results?

Response times vary based on the complexity of your request and the target platform. Simple requests for individual posts or profiles typically return results within seconds. Larger bulk requests or deep profile scrapes may take several minutes. Our API is optimized for speed and can handle concurrent requests, allowing you to collect data from multiple sources simultaneously without sacrificing performance.

Are there any rate limits or usage restrictions applied to the APIs?

Rate limits depend on your subscription plan. Our pricing tiers offer different request volumes to match your data collection needs, up to 200 requests per second. We implement these limits to ensure stable performance for all users and to maintain compliance with platform guidelines. If you need higher limits for large-scale projects, contact our team to discuss custom enterprise solutions that can handle millions of requests.

Where can I access support?

Our tech support team is available 24/7 via LiveChat. You can also visit our Knowledge Hub for integration guides, troubleshooting tips, and best practices.

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