Facebook Ad Library Scraper

Collect ads from Meta's Ad Library. See what your competitors run on Facebook and Instagram. Get images, videos, ad copy, and landing pages.

• Fast — 1,000 ads in about 15 minutes
• Cheap — About $0.25 per 1,000 ads
• No login needed — Uses the public Ad Library

Works for any country where Facebook operates.

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What You Get

Each ad includes:

Field	Description
ad_id	Unique ID for the ad
page_name	Who's running the ad
ad_text	Full text of the ad
image_urls	Links to all images
video_urls	Links to all videos
cta_link	Where the ad sends people
cta_type	Button type (Shop Now, Learn More, etc.)
started_running	When the ad started
is_active	Is it still running?
platforms	Facebook, Instagram, Messenger (with "Get More Details" on)
total_active_time	How long it's been running (with "Get More Details" on)

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How to Use

Find ads by keyword

Search for "coffee" in the US:

{
  "searchQuery": "coffee",
  "country": "US",
  "maxItems": 100
}

Spy on a competitor

Get all ads from a specific Facebook page:

{
  "pageIds": ["123456789"],
  "maxItems": 100
}

Find the Page ID in the page's URL. For example, facebook.com/nike has Page ID nike. Some pages use numbers instead.

Find winning ads

Ads that run for a long time are usually profitable. Search a niche, enable "Get More Details", then sort results by total_active_time.

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Example Output

{
  "ad_id": "123456789",
  "page_name": "Nike",
  "page_id": "987654321",
  "ad_text": "Just Do It. Shop the latest running shoes now.",
  "media_type": "video",
  "image_urls": ["https://scontent.facebook.com/..."],
  "video_urls": ["https://video.facebook.com/..."],
  "cta_type": "SHOP_NOW",
  "cta_link": "https://nike.com/running",
  "is_active": true,
  "started_running": "Dec 1, 2024",
  "ad_library_url": "https://facebook.com/ads/library/?id=123456789"
}

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Use Cases

Competitor Research

See every ad a competitor runs. Track what they test, what copy works, and where they send traffic.

Ad Inspiration

Build a swipe file of ads in your niche. See what's working for others before you spend money on ads.

Product Research

Find products with proven ad spend. If someone pays to run ads for months, the product probably sells.

AI and Automation

Get data in JSON format. Send it to n8n, Make, Zapier, or your own scripts. Analyze trends or generate reports.

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Pricing

About $0.25 per 1,000 ads with default settings.

Ads	Approx. Cost
100	$0.03
1,000	$0.25
10,000	$2.50

Costs may vary based on proxy usage and options selected.

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Tips

Speed vs. Safety

The default speed (2 seconds) works for most people. If you get blocked, slow down to 3-5 seconds.

Get More Details

This option clicks each ad to get extra info like platforms and run time. It takes about 3x longer. Only turn it on if you need that data.

Download Media

Leave this OFF to save money. You still get URLs to all images and videos. Turn it ON only if you need to download files right away.

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Why Not Use Meta's Official API?

Meta's Ad Library API only returns non-political ads for the EU and UK. If you need ads from the US, Latin America, Asia, or anywhere else, the official API won't work.

This scraper works for all countries.

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FAQ

Do I need a Facebook account? No. The Ad Library is public.

How fresh is the data? Real-time. We scrape directly from the live Ad Library.

Can I get old ads? Only ads still in the library. Political ads stay for 7 years. Regular ads disappear soon after they stop.

What if I get blocked? Switch to Residential proxy in the settings. It costs more but works better.

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Integrations

Works with:

• Google Sheets
• Airtable
• n8n
• Make (Integromat)
• Zapier
• Webhooks
• Any tool that accepts JSON

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Support

Questions? Open an issue on this actor's page or contact Apify support.

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