🎯 Meta Ad Library Scraper (Facebook & Instagram Ads)

The fastest, cheapest, and most reliable Meta Ad Library Scraper on Apify. Extract authentic live Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and Threads ads by keywords or competitor Facebook Page URLs/IDs in under 4 seconds with direct .MP4 video player links, high-resolution images, full ad copy, CTAs, and landing page URLs.

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⚡ Why Choose Our Scraper Over Competitors?

Most other Meta Ad Library scrapers on the marketplace are clunky, slow, and frustrating to use:

Feature / Workflow	❌ Other Competitor Scrapers	🚀 Our Meta Ad Library Scraper
Workflow Friction	Forces you to open Facebook in a separate browser tab, manually search, apply filters on Meta's public site, and copy giant 500+ character address bar URLs.	Zero external tabs needed! Enter your keyword or Page URL directly inside Apify and click Run.
Speed	1 to 3 minutes per run using heavy, slow headless browsers.	Lightning fast: ~3 to 5 seconds using instant challenge clearance.
Pricing	Expensive ($2.00–$5.00+ per 1k ads) or heavy compute charges.	Just $0.50 USD per 1,000 ads ($0.0005 / ad).
Reliability	Frequently blocked by Meta's 403 checkpoint or captcha screens.	100% Reliable: Automated verification clearance bypasses Meta checkpoints instantly.
Video Quality	Often missing video links or only low-res watermarked clips.	Direct progressive .MP4 video links (HD 720p & SD 360p) you can click to watch and export.

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🏷️ Categories

• Social Media
• Marketing & Advertising
• Lead Generation

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💡 Top Use Cases

1. Spy on Competitors: Input your competitors' Facebook Page URLs or Page IDs to monitor their creative variations, newly tested hooks, and landing page funnels.
2. AI Agents & MCP Pipelines: Connect this scraper directly to your AI agents or Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers to analyze ad trends and generate high-converting scripts.
3. UGC & Viral Hook Research: Find winning TikTok, Reels, and UGC ads in your niche (e.g. "AI UGC", "dropshipping", "skincare") and download the source .mp4 video files.
4. Automated Scheduled Tracking: Schedule the Actor to run every morning or once a week to automatically alert you whenever competitors launch new ads.
5. High-Ticket B2B & Ecommerce Lead Generation: Discover active advertisers investing heavily in paid acquisition and reach out with targeted services.

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📥 Input Configuration

Configuring your search takes less than 5 seconds. You can search by keyword or by specific Facebook Page:

Parameter	Type	Default	Description
search_keyword	String	"AI UGC"	Keyword, brand name, or niche to search across active Facebook & Instagram ads.
page_urls	Array[String]	[]	List of Facebook Page URLs (e.g. https://www.facebook.com/Nike) or numeric Page IDs.
limit	Integer	20	Maximum number of ads to retrieve (1 to 5,000).
country_code	Select	"ALL"	Target country code (e.g. Worldwide (ALL), US, GB, CA, AU, DE, FR, etc.).
is_active	Select	"ACTIVE"	Filter by Active Only, All Ads (Active & Inactive), or Inactive Only.
ad_type	Select	"all"	All Commercial Ads or Political & Issue Ads.
proxyConfiguration	Object	{ "useApifyProxy": true }	Choose proxy type (Apify Residential Proxy, Datacenter, Custom) and proxy country.

📸 Input Screen Example

┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Search Keyword: [ AI UGC                                                             ] │
│ Facebook Page URLs or IDs: [ + Add ] [ Bulk edit ]                                     │
│ Maximum Ads to Scrape: [ 1000                                                        ] │
│ Country: [ Worldwide (ALL)                                                          ▼] │
│ Ad Status: [ Active Only                                                            ▼] │
│ Ad Category: [ All Commercial Ads                                                   ▼] │
│ Proxy Configuration: (•) Residential  ( ) Datacenter  ( ) Special  ( ) Own proxies    │
└────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

Tip on Proxies: For maximum reliability across worldwide searches, keep Apify Residential Proxy selected. You can also target specific proxy countries in the proxy settings.

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💰 Pricing: Pay-Per-Result Model

Our pricing is straightforward, transparent, and up to 80% cheaper than competing solutions:

• $0.50 USD per 1,000 ads ($0.0005 per ad)
• Apify Free Tier: Every user gets $5.00 USD of free credits every month, giving you up to 10,000 free results with NO credit card required!

📊 Plan Comparison Table

Apify Plan	Price per 1,000 Ads	Free Monthly Results	Credit Card Required?
Free Plan	$0.50 USD	10,000 ads (FREE)	❌ No credit card required
Starter ($49/mo)	$0.50 USD	~98,000 ads included	Included in platform tier
Scale ($499/mo)	$0.50 USD	~998,000 ads included	Included in platform tier
Business	$0.50 USD	High-volume custom scale	Included in platform tier

🏷️ Cost by Volume

Number of Ads Scraped	Total Cost (USD)
100 ads	$0.05
500 ads	$0.25
1,000 ads	$0.50
2,500 ads	$1.25
5,000 ads	$2.50
10,000 ads	$5.00 (100% Free on Apify Free Tier)
25,000 ads	$12.50
50,000 ads	$25.00

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📤 Output Data & Formats

You can view, search, and export the collected ad dataset in multiple formats directly from the Apify Console or via API:

• JSON & JSONL
• CSV (for Excel, Google Sheets, or Airtable)
• Excel (XLSX)
• XML
• HTML Table
• RSS Feed

🎬 Clickable Media & Video Export

Each scraped record includes direct progressive .mp4 video streaming links and high-res image URLs. You can click the links directly in the dataset to watch the video ad in your browser or right-click to save/export it immediately!

📋 JSON Output Example

{
  "adArchiveID": "1465344302086856",
  "adID": "1465344302086856",
  "pageID": "1369755289823565",
  "pageName": "Runway",
  "pageProfileURI": "https://www.facebook.com/1369755289823565",
  "startDate": "2026-08-07T07:00:00.000Z",
  "endDate": "2026-10-17T07:00:00.000Z",
  "isActive": true,
  "snapshotUrl": "https://video-lhr11-1.xx.fbcdn.net/o1/v/t2/f2/m367/AQMLPPpbvghZH14U7AtoQR2GIL1_iWn3jITmKv9JuiC_j4lG0RR0e4u9_LVoH5blVsH6v4gbcqMpCOvyys9o55Wnh4L9A3VoHE4IbORMPw.mp4?...",
  "mediaType": "video",
  "videoSources": {
    "hdUrl": "https://video-lhr11-1.xx.fbcdn.net/o1/v/t2/f2/m367/AQMLPPpbvghZH14U7AtoQR2GIL1_iWn3jITmKv9JuiC_j4lG0RR0e4u9_LVoH5blVsH6v4gbcqMpCOvyys9o55Wnh4L9A3VoHE4IbORMPw.mp4?...",
    "sdUrl": "https://video-lhr11-1.xx.fbcdn.net/o1/v/t2/f2/m367/AQMSNWV0Vr6pIAN3z69zFI28IMUcUrCDaIle6GejQ9GLdfs5iq52jmV3cUUwDKxNQIs-y7iXG-zXGAci1v4JGnAxAheBx-c6L8jI4e_e9g.mp4?...",
    "previewUrl": "https://scontent-lhr11-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/767161441_..."
  },
  "adBody": "runwayml.com/UGC-ads - Stop hiring actors. Generate authentic viral UGC video ads with AI in minutes.",
  "headline": "Tested TikTok Ad Hooks That Cut CPA by 52%",
  "linkUrl": "https://runway.com/ugc-videos?utm_source=meta",
  "ctaText": "Sign up",
  "publisherPlatforms": [
    "facebook",
    "instagram",
    "messenger",
    "threads"
  ],
  "collationCount": 2,
  "collationID": "892239273545104",
  "currency": "USD",
  "scrapedAt": "2026-10-17T19:30:00.000Z"
}

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🔌 Integrations & Automated Workflows

Connect this scraper to your favorite automation tools and build end-to-end ad intelligence pipelines:

• n8n & Make.com: Trigger scrapes automatically, enrich ad copy with OpenAI/Claude, and push to your team.
• Zapier: Send newly detected competitor ads directly to Slack, Discord, or Telegram.
• Google Sheets & Airtable: Automatically sync scraped ad datasets with direct video links into your spreadsheets.
• Model Context Protocol (MCP): Give your AI coding or research agents live access to active Meta ads.
• Apify REST API & SDKs: Call this Actor programmatically using Python (apify-client) or JavaScript/TypeScript.

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📬 Support & Inquiries

Need help setting up your scraper, requesting a feature, or looking for custom high-volume ad intelligence solutions?

• Contact: chadibaraou23@gmail.com