Meta Threads Scraper - User Posts & Hashtag Search

Extract comprehensive Threads data including posts, profiles, engagement metrics (likes, comments, reposts, shares, views), and contact information from bios. Search by hashtag/tag or username. Perfect for social media monitoring, influencer outreach, and competitive analysis. No login required. Export to JSON/CSV/Excel.

Note: This is an experimental tool. Website structure may occasionally change, which could affect data extraction. Please test with small batches before large-scale use. Report any issues through the Issues section. Thank you!

What Data Can You Get?

User Profile Information

• Username and display name
• Bio/description (full text)
• Profile picture URL
• Follower count (accurate numbers)
• Verification status
• Profile URL
• Contact information: emails, phone numbers, and website links extracted from bio
• External profile links

Post Content

• Text content
• Post creation time
• Post URL and unique code
• Engagement metrics: likes, comments, reposts, shares, and views
• Media attachments (images/videos)
• Hashtags used
• User mentions (@username format)
• External links

Use Cases

• Social Media Monitoring: Track brand mentions and conversations
• Influencer Discovery: Find content creators with follower metrics
• Competitor Research: Monitor competitor activity and engagement
• Content Analysis: Analyze trending topics and hashtags
• Lead Generation: Discover profiles in your niche
• Market Research: Understand audience sentiment

How to Use

Input Configuration

Parameter	Type	Description	Example
mode	string	Scraping mode: user or keyword	"user"
username	string	Target username (for user mode, without @)	"nike"
keyword	string	Hashtag/tag to search (see note below)	"AI"
search_filter	string	How to sort results: default (trending), recent (newer), or latest (freshest)	"latest"
max_posts	number	Maximum posts to scrape (20-100)	30

Important: The keyword mode searches by hashtag/tag, not full-text search. This works best with popular hashtags like AI, tech, 台灣. If a hashtag has few posts, Threads may show trending content instead.

Understanding Search Filters

Filter	Best For	What You Get
Popular	Discovering viral content	Trending posts with high engagement
Recent	Catching up on discussions	Newer posts from the past few days
Latest	Real-time monitoring	The freshest posts available (may return fewer results)

Tip: For active hashtags like AI or tech, "Latest" delivers the most current posts. For less active hashtags, you may see older content mixed in.

Mode 1: Scrape User Posts (with Profile Data)

Extract posts and complete profile information from a specific user:

{
  "mode": "user",
  "username": "zuck",
  "max_posts": 50
}

This returns:

• User's bio and follower count
• Contact information extracted from bio (emails, phones, links)
• All recent posts with engagement metrics (likes, comments, reposts, shares, views)
• Profile verification status
• Media attachments
• Mentions and hashtags

Mode 2: Search Posts by Hashtag/Tag

Discover posts under popular Threads hashtags.

Best for: Popular hashtags with active communities. Works great with tags like AI, tech, 台灣, fashion, etc.

Tip: You can include or omit the # symbol - both AI and #AI will work the same way.

Popular/Trending Posts

Get the most engaging content that's trending on the hashtag:

{
  "mode": "keyword",
  "keyword": "artificial intelligence",
  "search_filter": "default",
  "max_posts": 30
}

Recent Posts

See what people have been posting over the past few days:

{
  "mode": "keyword",
  "keyword": "AI",
  "search_filter": "recent",
  "max_posts": 30
}

Latest Posts

Get the freshest content as it happens (ideal for active hashtags):

{
  "mode": "keyword",
  "keyword": "AI",
  "search_filter": "latest",
  "max_posts": 30
}

Note: Latest mode prioritizes freshness and typically returns 10-20 posts. The actual freshness depends on how actively people are posting to that hashtag.

Output Format

Viewing Your Data

1. Dataset View: Click "Preview" to see scraped posts
2. All Fields: Switch to "All fields" view to see complete data including:
   • Full user profile information
   • Complete mentions array
   • Media metadata
   • Additional extracted fields

Sample Dataset Output

Each post is saved as a separate record:

{
  "username": "user123",
  "display_name": "John Doe",
  "post_url": "https://www.threads.net/@user123/post/C123456",
  "post_code": "C123456",
  "text_content": "This is my post about AI...",
  "created_at": "2024-01-15T10:30:00+00:00",
  "like_count": 152,
  "comment_count": 23,
  "repost_count": 8,
  "share_count": 5,
  "view_count": 12580,
  "has_media": true,
  "media_items": [
    {
      "media_type": "image",
      "media_url": "https://..."
    }
  ],
  "hashtags": ["AI", "Technology"],
  "mentions": [
    {
      "username": "techfriend",
      "profile_url": "https://www.threads.net/@techfriend"
    }
  ],
  "urls": ["https://example.com/blog-post"],
  "is_verified": true,
  "followers_count": 5043,
  "bio": "Tech enthusiast | AI researcher",
  "profile_pic_url": "https://...",
  "profile_url": "https://www.threads.net/@user123",
  "external_links": ["https://johndoe.com"],
  "emails": ["contact@example.com"],
  "phones": [],
  "bio_links": ["https://johndoe.com"]
}

Example Use Cases

1. Competitor Analysis with Engagement Metrics

{
  "mode": "user",
  "username": "competitor_brand",
  "max_posts": 50
}

Extract complete profile data, all recent posts with engagement metrics (likes, comments, reposts, shares, views) to analyze competitor performance.

2. Hashtag Monitoring

{
  "mode": "keyword",
  "keyword": "#YourBrand",
  "search_filter": "recent",
  "max_posts": 50
}

Track mentions and conversations in real-time with engagement data.

3. Content Research

{
  "mode": "keyword",
  "keyword": "AI tools",
  "search_filter": "default",
  "max_posts": 30
}

Find trending content in your field with engagement metrics to understand what performs well.

Limitations

Post Limits:

• User posts: Only recent posts are accessible, quantity varies by account
• Hashtag search: Results depend on hashtag popularity

Hashtag/Tag Search:

• Works best with popular hashtags (e.g., AI, tech, 台灣)
• Trending Content Notice: If a hashtag has few or no dedicated posts, Threads automatically shows trending/related content instead. The scraper will notify you when this happens with a message like "Showing trending content". This is normal platform behavior, not a scraper issue.
• For uncommon terms, consider using user mode to scrape relevant accounts

Note: Actual results may be less than requested limit due to platform restrictions.

FAQ

Q: What engagement metrics can I get? A: The scraper extracts likes, comments, reposts, shares, and views for each post to help you analyze content performance.

Q: How does contact information extraction work? A: The scraper automatically extracts emails, phone numbers, and website links from user bio text. This helps with influencer outreach and lead generation.

Q: How do I see all available data fields? A: In the Apify console, switch from "Preview" to "All fields" view to see the complete extracted data including emails, phones, bio_links, and engagement metrics.

Q: Are usernames with dots supported? A: Yes! Usernames like @user.name are fully supported.

Q: Why do I get fewer results than my max_posts limit? A: Threads limits the amount of content accessible through its interface. The actual number of available posts varies based on several factors including account activity and content type.

Q: Why does "Latest" mode return fewer posts? A: Latest mode prioritizes showing the freshest content, which naturally limits the pool of available posts. You'll typically get 10-20 highly current posts rather than a larger set of older content. This is ideal for real-time monitoring of active hashtags.

Q: Why does my hashtag search return unrelated posts? A: This is normal Threads platform behavior. When a hashtag has few or no dedicated posts, Threads automatically displays trending or related content to fill the page. The scraper will log "Showing trending content" when this is detected. For best results, use popular hashtags with active communities like AI, tech, or 台灣.

Q: Can I search for any keyword in post content? A: This scraper searches by hashtag/tag, which works best for popular topics. For specific phrases or uncommon terms, try using the user mode to scrape relevant accounts directly.

Alternative: Threads API

Important: This scraper operates without login, meaning the accessible data is limited by Threads' public interface.

If you need to scrape data from your own account, consider using the official Threads API instead:

• More reliable and stable
• Higher rate limits
• Access to full post history
• No risk of being blocked
• Official support from Meta

The Threads API is the recommended approach for accessing your own account data or when you need large-scale, production-grade data extraction.

Disclaimer

This tool is for educational and research purposes only. Please use responsibly and respect Threads' terms of service.