Community Posts Search Scraper

Community Posts Search Scraper helps you quickly find community posts by keyword and return either the latest matches or the top-ranked results. It is built for marketers, researchers, community managers, and analysts who need fast access to community post data without manual searching. Use it to collect community post titles, authors, snippets, community names, timestamps, and ranking details in one clean export. If you want a simple way to monitor conversations and review relevant posts at scale, this actor makes it easy.

Key Features

• Extract community posts matching any keyword or phrase.
• Collect either the newest posts or the highest-ranked posts based on your goal.
• Return clean, easy-to-review post details including title, community name, author, and text snippet.
• Capture ranking or score information so you can compare post relevance at a glance.
• Continue through more results automatically when there are additional matches.
• Export results in a format that is easy to sort, filter, and share with your team.
• Save time by replacing manual searching with a repeatable search workflow.

Use Cases

Market Research

Researchers can search for a topic like a product name, brand, or trend and review the matching community posts in one place. The returned title, community name, post text snippet, and timestamps help teams understand what people are discussing and when the conversation is happening.

Brand Monitoring

Brand and communications teams can look up their company name or campaign keyword to see what community members are saying. By checking the author, post text snippet, and post URL, they can quickly identify important conversations that may need a response or follow-up.

Content Discovery

Content creators and social media managers can search for topics their audience cares about and find the most active or most recent discussions. The score or ranking information helps them spot posts that are gaining attention, while the community name shows where the conversation is strongest.

Competitive Analysis

Analysts can search for competitor names, product lines, or industry terms to see how often they appear in community discussions. The combination of title, snippet, and ranking details makes it easier to compare which topics are getting traction and which communities are driving the conversation.

Community Engagement

Community managers can use this actor to find posts that mention a specific topic, feature request, or support issue. The author, timestamps, and post URL make it easier to review context, prioritize replies, and keep track of important discussions.

Trend Tracking

Teams that watch emerging topics can search for a keyword regularly and compare the latest results over time. Because the actor can return newer posts or top posts, it supports both real-time monitoring and broader trend review.

Input

Field	Type	Required	Description	Example
query	string	Yes	The word or phrase you want to search for in community posts.	superman
post_type	string	No	Choose whether you want the newest posts or the top-ranked posts.	latest
max_results	integer	No	The maximum number of posts you want returned.	10

Output

Field	Type	Description
search_keyword	string	The keyword you searched for, so you can remember what the results are based on.
post_type	string	Shows whether the results were returned as latest posts or top posts.
total_results	integer	The number of posts returned in the final result set.
posts	array	A list of matching posts with the most useful details for review and comparison.
posts[].title	string	The post title, which helps you quickly understand the topic.
posts[].community_name	string	The community where the post was found.
posts[].author	string	The person who created the post.
posts[].post_text_snippet	string	A short preview of the post content so you can judge relevance fast.
posts[].score_or_ranking	string or number	The score, rank, or similar popularity detail shown for the post.
posts[].post_url	string	A direct link to the post for deeper review.
posts[].timestamp	string	Any available date or time information for when the post was created or published.
next_cursor	string	A continuation token that can be used to load the next batch of results when available.

Sample Output

{
  "search_keyword": "superman",
  "post_type": "latest",
  "total_results": 1,
  "posts": [
    {
      "title": "Looking for Superman comic recommendations",
      "community_name": "Comic Fans Hub",
      "author": "daily_reader",
      "post_text_snippet": "I’m trying to find the best Superman story arcs to start with. Any suggestions for newer readers?",
      "score_or_ranking": 42,
      "post_url": "https://example.com/community/posts/superman-recommendations",
      "timestamp": "2026-07-06T10:15:00Z"
    }
  ],
  "next_cursor": "eyJwYWdlIjoyfQ=="
}

How It Works

1. You enter a search keyword that matches the community posts you want to find.
2. You choose whether you want the latest results or the top-ranked results.
3. You set how many posts you want returned, or keep the default if you only need a quick sample.
4. The actor searches for matching posts and gathers the most useful details into a clean list.
5. If more results are available, it continues automatically and provides a continuation token for the next batch.

Getting Started

Getting started is simple and does not require coding knowledge. Click Try for free, enter your search keyword, choose whether you want latest or top posts, and set the maximum number of results if needed. Then click Run and let the actor do the work for you. When it finishes, you can review and download the results as JSON, CSV, or Excel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need technical skills?

No. This actor is designed for business users who want results without dealing with complicated setup. You only need to enter a keyword, choose the post type, and run it.

How fast does it run?

It usually runs quickly for small searches and may take a bit longer when you request more results. The exact time depends on how many matching posts are available and how many you ask for.

What format is the output?

You can work with the results in JSON, CSV, or Excel. That makes it easy to review the data yourself, share it with teammates, or import it into your reporting workflow.

Is this legal to use?

It is intended for lawful research, monitoring, and analysis of publicly available community post data. You should always make sure your use follows the rules of the communities you are reviewing and any applicable laws or policies.

Can I schedule it to run automatically?

Yes, you can set it up to run on a schedule if you want regular updates. This is useful for ongoing monitoring, trend tracking, and brand watch workflows where fresh results matter.