Facebook Ads Search - Ad Library Scraper

Search Facebook Ad Library by keyword and extract comprehensive ad details including creatives, ad copy, targeting platforms, page info, and more. Supports pagination, country filtering, active status filtering, and multiple platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, Audience Network). Built with Apify best practices for reliability and speed.

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Table of Contents

• Features
• Use Cases
• Quick Start
• Input Parameters
• Output Format
• Supported Countries
• Performance & Limits
• FAQ
• Troubleshooting
• Tags

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Features

• Keyword Search - Search the Facebook Ad Library using any keyword or phrase.
• Pagination Support - Scrape multiple pages of ad search results (up to 20 pages per run).
• Active Status Filtering - Filter ads by their status: active, inactive, or all.
• Multi-Platform Data - Extract platform info (Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and Audience Network).
• Rich Ad Metadata - Retrieve ad copy, creatives (images/videos), call-to-action details, advertiser page info, reach estimates, and spend.
• Global Targeting - Search ads across 50+ countries worldwide.
• Fast & Reliable - Built-in API key rotation, automatic retries, and smart error recovery.

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Use Cases

Use Case	Description	Key Benefits
Competitor Analysis	Monitor and track competitors' active ad campaigns.	Identify ad creatives, copy strategies, and offers.
Creative Inspiration	Search high-performing niches to find design and copy ideas.	Improve conversion rates by analyzing successful formats.
Ad Spend & Reach	Understand estimated spend and impressions for political/issue ads.	Assess market investment trends and audience reach.
Trend Detection	Search key product names or terms to see who is advertising.	Spot trending dropshipping or SaaS products early.
Marketing Automation	Feed structured ad data directly into marketing dashboards.	Automate reporting, dashboarding, and ML inputs.

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Quick Start

1. Basic - Simple Keyword Search

{
  "query": "AI tools",
  "country": "US",
  "maxPages": 1
}

2. Advanced - Pagination & Active Status Filter

{
  "query": "dropshipping",
  "country": "GB",
  "activeStatus": "ACTIVE",
  "maxPages": 5
}

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Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Description	Default	Example
query	String	Yes	Search keyword or phrase to find in the Ad Library	-	"AI tools", "dropshipping", "fitness"
country	String	No	Two-letter country code (ISO 3166-1 alpha-2)	"US"	"US", "GB", "CA", "DE", "IN"
activeStatus	String	No	Filter ads by active/inactive status (ALL, ACTIVE, INACTIVE)	"ALL"	"ACTIVE", "INACTIVE", "ALL"
maxPages	Integer	No	Number of result pages to scrape (1-20). Each page contains ~10 ads.	1	3, 5, 10

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Output Format

Ad Result Data Structure

{
  "source": "facebook_ads_search",
  "search_query": "AI tools",
  "position": 1,
  "ad_archive_id": "123456789012345",
  "collation_count": 1,
  "collation_id": "1234567890",
  "is_active": true,
  "page_id": "603588909508573",
  "page_name": "AI Innovation Hub",
  "page_profile_uri": "https://www.facebook.com/AIInnovationHub",
  "page_profile_picture_url": "https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/...",
  "page_like_count": 15420,
  "page_categories": ["Software Company", "Artificial Intelligence"],
  "page_is_deleted": false,
  "ad_body": "Unlock the power of artificial intelligence with our new productivity platform! Get 50% off today.",
  "title": "Boost Your Productivity",
  "caption": "aihub.com",
  "display_format": "video",
  "cta_text": "Sign Up",
  "cta_type": "SIGN_UP",
  "link_url": "https://aihub.com/promo",
  "link_description": "Start your free trial today and experience the difference.",
  "byline": "Sponsored",
  "image_url": "https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/...",
  "image_resized_url": "https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/...",
  "video_hd_url": "https://video.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t42.1790-2/...mp4",
  "video_sd_url": "https://video.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t42.1790-2/...mp4",
  "video_preview_image_url": "https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/...",
  "images_count": 0,
  "videos_count": 1,
  "cards_count": 0,
  "branded_content_page_id": null,
  "branded_content_page_name": null,
  "publisher_platform": ["facebook", "instagram", "messenger", "audience_network"],
  "categories": ["issues_eg_pol_gov"],
  "targeted_or_reached_countries": ["US"],
  "start_date": "2026-06-20T00:00:00.000Z",
  "end_date": null,
  "start_date_unix": 1781913600,
  "end_date_unix": null,
  "currency": "USD",
  "spend": {
    "lower_bound": "0",
    "upper_bound": "99"
  },
  "reach_estimate": {
    "lower_bound": "1000",
    "upper_bound": "5000"
  },
  "impressions_text": "1K-5K",
  "gated_type": "none",
  "is_aaa_eligible": true,
  "contains_digital_created_media": false,
  "contains_sensitive_content": false,
  "hide_data_status": "none",
  "has_user_reported": false,
  "is_reshared": false,
  "scraped_at": "2026-06-23T13:20:00.000Z"
}

Output Fields Explained

Field	Type	Description
source	String	Source indicator, always facebook_ads_search
search_query	String	The query term used for search
position	Integer	Position of the ad in the scraper batch (1-based)
ad_archive_id	String	Facebook's unique Ad Archive ID
collation_count	Integer	Number of identical or similar ads grouped together
collation_id	String	Collation ID for grouped ads
is_active	Boolean	Whether the ad is currently active/running
page_id	String	ID of the advertiser's Facebook Page
page_name	String	Name of the advertiser's Facebook Page
page_profile_uri	String	URL of the advertiser's Facebook profile/page
page_profile_picture_url	String	URL of the advertiser's profile picture
page_like_count	Integer	Total number of likes for the page
page_categories	Array	Categories associated with the advertiser's page
page_is_deleted	Boolean	Whether the advertiser's page has been deleted
ad_body	String	The main ad text/copy
title	String	Ad headline or title
caption	String	Ad caption/domain name displayed in the creative
display_format	String	Creative format (image, video, carousel, etc.)
cta_text	String	Button text/Call to action (e.g. "Shop Now")
cta_type	String	System type code for the CTA (e.g. "SHOP_NOW")
link_url	String	The final destination URL of the ad
link_description	String	Description text below the title
byline	String	Sponsor byline text (e.g. "Sponsored")
image_url	String	Direct link to the full-size creative image
video_hd_url	String	Direct link to the high-definition video file
publisher_platform	Array	Platforms where the ad is published (e.g. facebook, instagram)
targeted_or_reached_countries	Array	Country codes targeted by this ad campaign
start_date	String	ISO formatted start date of the ad campaign
end_date	String	ISO formatted end date of the ad campaign (if stopped)
currency	String	Currency of estimated spend (e.g. USD, EUR)
spend	Object	Range containing lower_bound and upper_bound of spend estimation
reach_estimate	Object	Estimated range of audience reached
impressions_text	String	Formatted text of total impressions (e.g., "1K-5K")
scraped_at	String	Timestamp of extraction

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Supported Countries

The scraper supports 50 countries context. Here are some of the most commonly used country codes:

Region	Code	Region	Code	Region	Code
United States	US	United Kingdom	GB	Canada	CA
Australia	AU	India	IN	Germany	DE
France	FR	Italy	IT	Spain	ES
Brazil	BR	Mexico	MX	Japan	JP
South Korea	KR	Netherlands	NL	Sweden	SE
Poland	PL	Türkiye	TR	United Arab Emirates	AE
Saudi Arabia	SA	Singapore	SG	Indonesia	ID

(Check .actor/input_schema.json for the complete list of 50 supported countries).

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Performance & Limits

• Pagination Limit - Up to 20 pages per query can be requested to optimize execution time and API limits.
• Batching - Data is saved in batches of 10 items to prevent loss during unexpected errors.
• Concurrency - The actor automatically handles rate-limiting and rotating credentials for smooth performance.

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FAQ

• Q: Where does the data come from?
  • All data is fetched dynamically from the official Facebook Ad Library public database using a robust proxy middleware.
• Q: Can I scrape ads from private pages?
  • No, the Facebook Ad Library only displays ads that are or were active in public pages.
• Q: How does country filtering work?
  • Facebook requires a country context for searches. The results returned will match ads running in or targeting that country.
• Q: Why does the actor rotate keys?
  • To prevent rate-limiting and blocking from the RapidAPI host, ensuring your scrape runs complete successfully.

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Troubleshooting

Issue	Cause	Solution
"No search query provided"	Empty or missing query	Enter a valid search term in the input schema
No ads found	The keyword is too specific, or the country has no ads matching it	Broaden the search query or try a different country code
Key rotation alerts	High rate of requests	Normal behavior. The actor automatically switches keys and continues scraping
Slow execution	Many pages requested	Reduce maxPages to run the actor faster

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Why Choose This Actor?

• Keyword-based Facebook Ad search
• Rich creatives (Direct HD video & image links)
• Advertiser details (Page likes, categories, etc.)
• Multi-platform targeting info
• Automatic key-rotation & retries
• Downloadable as CSV, Excel, JSON, or HTML

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Tags

facebook ads scraper, facebook ad library scraper, ad library api, facebook ads finder, spy tool scraper, dropshipping ads finder, facebook video ads downloader, competitor ad monitor, ad creative scraper, facebook market research, marketing automation, apify actor

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Get Started Now

1. Enter the Search Query (e.g., AI tools)
2. Select your target Country (e.g., US)
3. Choose the Ad Status (Active/Inactive/All)
4. Set the Maximum Pages to scrape
5. Click Start to run the scraper
6. Export your data in JSON, CSV, or Excel format
7. Click "Try for free" to test the actor

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