Gravatar Profile Lookup

Retrieve publicly available Gravatar profile information using email addresses or existing email hashes. Collect profile names, usernames, avatars, locations, professional details, linked accounts, and other available information. Export organized results in JSON, CSV, Excel, or other supported formats.

What It Does

This actor looks up Gravatar profiles using email addresses or MD5 email hashes. It processes each input, retrieves the corresponding public profile information, and saves the available details as structured dataset records.

Results include profile information, contact details, avatar images, professional information, and linked accounts when available. Duplicate hashes are automatically handled, and failed lookups are recorded without interrupting the entire run.

Key Features

• Look up profiles using email addresses or MD5 hashes.
• Process multiple inputs in one run.
• Extract display names and usernames.
• Collect profile URLs and avatar information.
• Retrieve available location and professional details.
• Extract linked accounts and contact information.
• Capture profile background details when available.
• Prevent duplicate profile lookups.
• Export data in multiple formats.

How It Works

Provide email addresses or existing MD5 email hashes as input. The actor processes each entry, identifies its corresponding profile hash, and retrieves the available Gravatar profile information.

Each successful lookup is saved as a structured dataset record. Duplicate hashes are handled to avoid unnecessary repeated results, while failed lookups are recorded separately.

Input Example

{
    "mode": "profile",
    "hashes": [
        "205e460b479e2e5b48aec07710c08d50"
    ],
    "requestDelaySecs": 1
}

Output Example

{
    "hash": "22bd03ace6f176bfe0c593650bcf45d8",
    "requestHash": "205e460b479e2e5b48aec07710c08d50",
    "profileUrl": "https://gravatar.com/beau",
    "preferredUsername": "beau",
    "thumbnailUrl": "https://0.gravatar.com/avatar/22bd03ace6f176bfe0c593650bcf45d8",
    "photos": [
        {
            "value": "https://0.gravatar.com/avatar/22bd03ace6f176bfe0c593650bcf45d8",
            "type": "thumbnail"
        }
    ],
    "displayName": "Beau Lebens",
    "pronouns": "he/him",
    "aboutMe": "Lead of WooCommerce, at Automattic.",
    "currentLocation": "Golden, CO",
    "job_title": "Lead, WooCommerce",
    "company": "Automattic",
    "contactInfo": [
        {
            "type": "contactform",
            "value": "https://beau.blog/about"
        }
    ],
    "emails": [
        {
            "primary": "true",
            "value": "beau@automattic.com"
        }
    ],
    "accounts": [],
    "profileBackground": {
        "url": "https://2.gravatar.com/bg/1428/5eb8482783a9b095bc8c43399f845ad2",
        "color": "#7a866a",
        "opacity": 1,
        "primaryColor": "#566039"
    },
    "scraped_at": "2026-10-26T00:00:00+00:00"
}

Output Fields

Field	Description
hash	Gravatar profile hash
requestHash	Hash used for the lookup
profileUrl	Public profile URL
preferredUsername	Profile username
thumbnailUrl	Profile avatar URL
photos	Available profile images
displayName	Profile display name
pronouns	Available profile pronouns
aboutMe	Profile biography
currentLocation	Profile location
job_title	Professional job title
company	Associated company
contactInfo	Available contact information
emails	Email information included in the profile
accounts	Linked external accounts
profileBackground	Profile background information
scraped_at	Date and time the profile was collected

Use Cases

• Profile Enrichment: Add publicly available profile names, usernames, and avatars to existing datasets.
• CRM Management: Improve contact records with available Gravatar profile information.
• Professional Research: Explore publicly listed job titles, companies, locations, and linked accounts.
• Data Verification: Check whether provided email hashes correspond to available Gravatar profiles.
• Dataset Building: Collect structured profile information for research and data analysis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What information can this actor retrieve?

It collects available Gravatar profile details, including display names, usernames, avatars, biographies, locations, professional information, and linked accounts.

Can I search using email addresses and hashes?

Yes. You can provide email addresses or existing MD5 email hashes to look up corresponding profiles.

Can I process multiple profiles in one run?

Yes. Provide multiple email addresses or hashes to process several profile lookups in a single run.

Does every email address return a profile?

No. A profile is returned only when the corresponding information is available. Unavailable profiles or failed lookups are handled separately.

How are duplicate inputs handled?

The actor deduplicates profile lookups by hash to avoid collecting the same profile multiple times.

Does the actor collect profile images?

Yes. It captures available avatar URLs, photo information, and profile background details.

What happens when a lookup fails?

The actor continues processing and stores an error record with the available input and error information.

Can I schedule automatic profile lookups?

Yes. You can configure Apify schedules to run the actor automatically at your preferred intervals.

Which export formats are supported?

You can export collected datasets in JSON, CSV, Excel, and other formats supported by Apify.

Trademark Notice

Gravatar, Automattic, and their associated names, logos, and trademarks belong to their respective owners. They are referenced only to identify the data source. This documentation does not imply any affiliation, sponsorship, endorsement, or partnership.

Disclaimer

This is an independent data collection tool and is not affiliated with or officially endorsed by Gravatar, Automattic, or their owners. The actor retrieves profile information made available through Gravatar. Users are responsible for ensuring that their collection, storage, and use of personal information comply with applicable laws and website policies.

Is Web Scraping Legal?

This actor collects publicly accessible Gravatar profile information without bypassing login screens, paywalls, or technical security measures. However, how collected information can be used depends on applicable laws and the source website's policies.

• Personal Data: Profile information may include names, email addresses, locations, and other personal details. Ensure compliance with applicable data protection laws, including GDPR and CCPA where relevant.
• Copyrighted Content: Profile biographies, images, and other creative materials may be protected by intellectual property laws. Avoid unauthorized reproduction or redistribution.
• Platform Terms and Rate Limits: Collect information responsibly, avoid excessive requests, and respect applicable website policies and published rate limits.
• Disclaimer: This information is provided for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a qualified legal professional for specific compliance questions.

For a detailed explanation, see Apify's legal overview: Is web scraping legal?