# Threads Scraper (`crustapi/threads-scraper`) Actor Find Threads accounts by niche, then pull their bio, link, followers, and posts. No login needed. Search by keyword to discover new accounts, or paste accounts you already know. Export to CSV, JSON, or Excel. - **URL**: https://apify.com/crustapi/threads-scraper.md - **Developed by:** [Crust](https://apify.com/crustapi) (community) - **Categories:** Social media, Lead generation, Automation - **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks - **User rating**: No ratings yet ## Pricing from $6.00 / 1,000 profile scrapeds This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events. Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#pay-per-event ## What's an Apify Actor? Actors are a software tools running on the Apify platform, for all kinds of web data extraction and automation use cases. In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours, and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store. In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server. Actors are written with capital "A". ## How to integrate an Actor? If asked about integration, you help developers integrate Actors into their projects. You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready. The best way to integrate Actors is as follows. In JavaScript/TypeScript projects, use official [JavaScript/TypeScript client](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js.md): ```bash npm install apify-client ``` In Python projects, use official [Python client library](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python.md): ```bash pip install apify-client ``` In shell scripts, use [Apify CLI](https://docs.apify.com/cli/docs.md): ````bash # MacOS / Linux curl -fsSL https://apify.com/install-cli.sh | bash # Windows irm https://apify.com/install-cli.ps1 | iex ```bash In AI frameworks, you might use the [Apify MCP server](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/mcp.md). If your project is in a different language, use the [REST API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2.md). For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below. For more details, see Apify documentation as [Markdown index](https://docs.apify.com/llms.txt) and [Markdown full-text](https://docs.apify.com/llms-full.txt). # README ## Threads Scraper Scrape **Threads** (Instagram / Meta) without logging in. Type a niche and get back matching **accounts** with their bio, link, and follower counts. Or paste accounts you already know and pull their **full post history**, with likes, replies, reposts, and quotes. No account, no API key, no cookies. Press Start, done. This is an **unofficial Threads API** built for people who need Threads data at scale: marketers, researchers, lead-gen teams, and anyone tracking what is said on Threads. Export to CSV, Excel, or JSON. ### What you can scrape **Find accounts by niche** (the easy way): type a term like `fitness coach` or `marketing agency` in **Find Threads accounts** and get back matching public accounts with their bio, link, follower count, and verified badge. This is the fastest way to build a fresh list. No login needed. **Or paste accounts you already know**, then pick what to pull in **For pasted accounts, what to get**: - **Account details**: name, bio, follower count, links, verified status, profile picture. - **Posts**: a profile's full post history. We page past the website's "log in to see more" wall, so you get *everything*, not just the first 25. - **Replies**: the posts they replied to. - **Reposts**: the posts they reshared (marked with who reposted). - **Media**: their photos and videos only. ### How to use it **To find new accounts:** type one niche or topic per line in **Find Threads accounts**, then press **Start**. ```` fitness coach real estate marketing agency ``` **To pull specific accounts:** paste them in **Or paste specific accounts** (a username, an @handle, or a link all work), pick **For pasted accounts, what to get**, then press **Start**. ``` zuck @mosseri https://www.threads.com/@natgeo ```` When it is done, download as CSV, Excel, or JSON. Tip: leave **Most results** at 50 the first time to try it cheaply. ### What you get **Posts / reposts**: one row per post: - **username**, **fullName**, **userId** - **text**, **timestamp**, **url** - **likeCount**, **replyCount**, **repostCount**, **quoteCount** - **mediaType** + **mediaUrls** (images / video) - **hashtags**, **mentions**, **lang**, **isReply**, **isPinned**, **isRepost**, **repostedBy** **Accounts (search + profile)**: one row per account: **fullName**, **username**, **followerCount**, **isVerified**, **email** (when it is in their bio), **link** (their website or booking link), **biography**, **url**, **profilePicUrl**. Open the **Accounts** table tab to read it like a spreadsheet. ### Why this one - **Full history, not capped.** Most Threads scrapers stop at ~25 posts (the website's logged-out limit). This one paginates the API and pulls the whole history. - **No login, ever.** It uses only public data. You never connect an account or paste a cookie. - **You only pay for results you get.** See pricing below. - **Honest about misses.** Every run writes a **coverage receipt** (in the run's key-value store) showing, per profile, how many results were delivered and the status (ok / empty / blocked / not found). Nothing is hidden. ### What you pay You pay only per result, on delivery. No monthly fee, no charge to start. - **Post scraped**: a small charge per post (or repost) returned. - **Profile scraped**: a small charge per profile (profile mode, or each user from a search). You are **never charged** for a lookup that is blocked, private, not found, or fails. Exact prices are shown on this page. ### Questions **Do I need a Threads or Instagram account?** No. No login, no cookies, no API key. Paste usernames and press Start. **Can it get more than 25 posts per profile?** Yes. The 25-post wall is only on the Threads website for logged-out visitors. This actor paginates the underlying data and returns the full available history. **Does it work with Make, Zapier, n8n, or my own code?** Yes. Run it from the Apify API or connect it through Apify's integrations, and export as CSV, Excel, or JSON. **Can I scrape private profiles?** No. Only public Threads profiles and posts can be scraped. **Is this an unofficial Threads API / alternative to the official one?** Yes. Meta's official Threads API is limited (it mostly reads your own profile). This pulls public profile, post, and search data without those limits. **What happens if Threads changes its internals?** Threads rotates its internal query IDs from time to time. If that happens, a run fails fast with a clear message (and charges nothing) rather than returning empty results, and we push an update. ### More tools - **LinkedIn Profile Scraper + Verified Email Finder**: public profile data plus a verified email. - **Email Finder & Verifier**: find and verify business emails. - **Google Maps Scraper**: business listings, contacts, and reviews. Questions, or a result that looks off? Open an issue on this page or reach us through Apify. A quick rating really helps. # Actor input Schema ## `searchTerms` (type: `array`): Type what you are looking for, one per line, and we find matching public accounts with their bio, link, follower count, and verified badge. Examples: • fitness coach • marketing agency • real estate This is the easiest way to find new leads. You can run with just this filled in. ## `profiles` (type: `array`): Already know who you want? Paste accounts here, one per line, to pull their details and posts. Use a username, an @handle, or a profile link: • zuck • @mosseri • https://www.threads.com/@natgeo Great for tracking competitors or enriching a list you already have. If you fill in both boxes, these pasted accounts are scraped too. ## `resultsType` (type: `string`): Only used for the accounts you paste above. The search box always returns account details. • Account details = bio, followers, links, verified badge • Posts = the account's full post history • Replies = posts they replied to • Reposts = posts they reshared • Media = their photos and videos only ## `maxResults` (type: `integer`): A simple cap on how many results you get, so you stay in control of cost. Leave at 0 for no limit. A small number like 50 is a good way to try it out first. ## `maxPostsPerAccount` (type: `integer`): Only used when you pick Posts, Replies, Reposts, or Media for pasted accounts. Stop after this many per account. Leave at 0 to get everything (we page past the website's 'log in to see more' wall). ## `userIds` (type: `array`): Look up accounts by their numeric Threads ID instead of username. For advanced use. ## `maxConcurrency` (type: `integer`): How many accounts to work on at once. A sensible default is applied. ## Actor input object example ```json { "searchTerms": [ "fitness coach", "real estate", "marketing agency", "founder" ], "resultsType": "profile", "maxResults": 50, "maxPostsPerAccount": 0 } ```` # Actor output Schema ## `results` (type: `string`): The scraped Threads posts. # API You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup. ## JavaScript example ```javascript import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client'; // Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token // Replace the '' with your token const client = new ApifyClient({ token: '', }); // Prepare Actor input const input = { "searchTerms": [ "fitness coach", "real estate", "marketing agency", "founder" ], "maxResults": 50 }; // Run the Actor and wait for it to finish const run = await client.actor("crustapi/threads-scraper").call(input); // Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any) console.log('Results from dataset'); console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`); const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems(); items.forEach((item) => { console.dir(item); }); // 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs ``` ## Python example ```python from apify_client import ApifyClient # Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token # Replace '' with your token. client = ApifyClient("") # Prepare the Actor input run_input = { "searchTerms": [ "fitness coach", "real estate", "marketing agency", "founder", ], "maxResults": 50, } # Run the Actor and wait for it to finish run = client.actor("crustapi/threads-scraper").call(run_input=run_input) # Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any) print("💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/" + run["defaultDatasetId"]) for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items(): print(item) # 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start ``` ## CLI example ```bash echo '{ "searchTerms": [ "fitness coach", "real estate", "marketing agency", "founder" ], "maxResults": 50 }' | apify call crustapi/threads-scraper --silent --output-dataset ``` ## MCP server setup ```json { "mcpServers": { "apify": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "mcp-remote", "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=crustapi/threads-scraper", "--header", "Authorization: Bearer " ] } } } ``` ## OpenAPI specification ```json { "openapi": "3.0.1", "info": { "title": "Threads Scraper", "description": "Find Threads accounts by niche, then pull their bio, link, followers, and posts. No login needed. Search by keyword to discover new accounts, or paste accounts you already know. Export to CSV, JSON, or Excel.", "version": "0.0", "x-build-id": "bPlDoVcp8bSfm8ZqW" }, "servers": [ { "url": "https://api.apify.com/v2" } ], "paths": { "/acts/crustapi~threads-scraper/run-sync-get-dataset-items": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-get-dataset-items-crustapi-threads-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for its completion, and returns Actor's dataset items in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } }, "/acts/crustapi~threads-scraper/runs": { "post": { "operationId": "runs-sync-crustapi-threads-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor and returns information about the initiated run in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK", "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/runsResponseSchema" } } } } } } }, "/acts/crustapi~threads-scraper/run-sync": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-crustapi-threads-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for completion, and returns the OUTPUT from Key-value store in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } } }, "components": { "schemas": { "inputSchema": { "type": "object", "properties": { "searchTerms": { "title": "Find Threads accounts (type a niche or topic)", "type": "array", "description": "Type what you are looking for, one per line, and we find matching public accounts with their bio, link, follower count, and verified badge. Examples:\n• fitness coach\n• marketing agency\n• real estate\n\nThis is the easiest way to find new leads. You can run with just this filled in.", "items": { "type": "string" } }, "profiles": { "title": "Or paste specific accounts (links or @handles)", "type": "array", "description": "Already know who you want? Paste accounts here, one per line, to pull their details and posts. Use a username, an @handle, or a profile link:\n• zuck\n• @mosseri\n• https://www.threads.com/@natgeo\n\nGreat for tracking competitors or enriching a list you already have. If you fill in both boxes, these pasted accounts are scraped too.", "items": { "type": "string" } }, "resultsType": { "title": "For pasted accounts, what to get", "enum": [ "profile", "posts", "replies", "reposts", "media" ], "type": "string", "description": "Only used for the accounts you paste above. The search box always returns account details.\n• Account details = bio, followers, links, verified badge\n• Posts = the account's full post history\n• Replies = posts they replied to\n• Reposts = posts they reshared\n• Media = their photos and videos only", "default": "profile" }, "maxResults": { "title": "Most results to return (cost cap)", "minimum": 0, "type": "integer", "description": "A simple cap on how many results you get, so you stay in control of cost. Leave at 0 for no limit. A small number like 50 is a good way to try it out first.", "default": 0 }, "maxPostsPerAccount": { "title": "Posts per account (0 = everything)", "minimum": 0, "type": "integer", "description": "Only used when you pick Posts, Replies, Reposts, or Media for pasted accounts. Stop after this many per account. Leave at 0 to get everything (we page past the website's 'log in to see more' wall).", "default": 0 }, "maxConcurrency": { "title": "Parallel accounts", "minimum": 1, "maximum": 15, "type": "integer", "description": "How many accounts to work on at once. 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