# Threads Scraper — Threads.net Profile & Posts Extractor (`red.cars/threads-scraper-ppe`) Actor

Extract Threads profiles, posts and comment blocks in one run with pay-per-event billing: pay only for data you get. Threads scraper for social listening, influencer research and lead generation.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/red.cars/threads-scraper-ppe.md
- **Developed by:** [AutomateLab](https://apify.com/red.cars) (community)
- **Categories:** Social media
- **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks
- **User rating**: No ratings yet

## Pricing

from $80.00 / 1,000 scrape profiles

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/actors/running/actors-in-store.md#pay-per-event

## What's an Apify Actor?

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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.

Apify vocabulary and the platform model are defined once, in the agent quickstart at https://apify.com/agents.md.

## 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.

Do not guess an integration path. Every one of them is in the agent quickstart at https://apify.com/agents.md: the Apify MCP server, Agent Skills with the Apify CLI, the JavaScript and Python clients, the REST API, and the account-free path for an agent with no human to sign in. It also carries the rule on stating cost before the first paid run.

For examples already wired to this Actor's own input schema, see the [API](#api) section below.

Each client library has reference documentation the quickstart does not restate: [JavaScript/TypeScript](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs.md) (`npm install apify-client`) and [Python](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs.md) (`pip install apify-client`).

# README

## Threads Scraper — Threads.net Profile & Posts Extractor (Pay Per Event)

[![Apify Actor](https://img.shields.io/badge/Apify-Actor-blue?logo=apify)](https://apify.com/red.cars/threads-scraper-ppe)
[![License: MIT](https://img.shields.io/badge/License-MIT-yellow.svg)](https://opensource.org/licenses/MIT)

Extract Threads profiles, posts, AND comment blocks in one run — then pay only for the data you actually get. Unlike flat-fee Threads scrapers that charge per result whether or not you get useful data, this actor charges **per event**: $0.08 per profile, $0.015 per post, $0.025 per comment block. Empty results cost you nothing beyond the $0.00005 actor start.

**Apify Store:** https://apify.com/red.cars/threads-scraper-ppe

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### What This Actor Does

This Threads scraper extracts public data from Meta's Threads.net platform: full profile details (bio, follower count, verification, profile picture) plus each profile's recent posts with complete engagement metrics — likes, replies, reposts, quote posts, media URLs, hashtags, and mentions. Optionally extract comment blocks per post.

One actor covers what profile-only scrapers split across tools: **profile + posts + comments in a single run.**

Search intent keywords: "threads scraper", "threads.net scraper", "threads profile posts extractor", "threads data extractor", "threads posts scraper", "threads profile scraper", "scrape threads.net", "threads engagement metrics API".

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### Why Pay Per Event (PPE)?

| | Flat-fee scrapers | This actor (PPE) |
|---|---|---|
| You pay for | Every item, useful or not | Only data actually extracted |
| Empty result | Charged | **$0** |
| Post count control | Fixed by the tool | You set `maxPosts` (1–1000) |
| Health check | Charged as a run | **Free** (`checkOnly: true`) |
| Typical run (1 profile + 20 posts) | ~$0.10 flat, posts-only | **$0.38** — profile + 20 posts with comments and full engagement data |

A typical run: 1 profile ($0.08) + 20 posts ($0.30) = **$0.38**, about $0.018 per result — premium-priced because each result carries profile, post, AND comment data with structured engagement fields.

### Pricing

| Event | Price | Charged for |
|---|---|---|
| Actor start | $0.00005 | One-time per run |
| `scrape_profile` | $0.08 | Each Threads profile scraped |
| `scrape_posts` | $0.015 | Each post extracted |
| `scrape_comments` | $0.025 | Each comment block extracted |

The `checkOnly` health-check handshake always exits free — before any charge event fires.

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### Who It's For

- **Social media analysts** monitoring brand presence and engagement on Threads
- **Influencer researchers** vetting creators by follower count, verification, and engagement rate
- **Content strategists** tracking post performance, hashtags, and top-performing formats
- **Lead generation teams** building prospect lists from public Threads profiles
- **AI agents** via Apify MCP integration for automated social-data pipelines

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### Quick Start

```bash
## Option 1: Apify Console (no code)
## Open https://apify.com/red.cars/threads-scraper-ppe and click Run

## Option 2: API (cURL)
curl -X POST "https://api.apify.com/v2/acts/red.cars~threads-scraper-ppe/runs?token=YOUR_TOKEN" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"urls": ["nike", "cnn"], "maxPosts": 20, "includeComments": false}'

## Option 3: Node.js
const { ApifyClient } = require('apify-client');
const client = new ApifyClient({ token: 'YOUR_TOKEN' });
const run = await client.actor('red.cars/threads-scraper-ppe').call({
  urls: ['nike', 'cnn'],
  maxPosts: 20,
  includeComments: true,
  maxComments: 20,
});
```

#### Free Health Check (before any paid run)

```bash
curl -X POST "https://api.apify.com/v2/acts/red.cars~threads-scraper-ppe/runs?token=YOUR_TOKEN" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"urls": ["nike"], "checkOnly": true}'
```

Completes in under 5 seconds with zero charge events — verify availability before committing to a paid run.

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### Input Parameters

| Parameter | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| `urls` | string\[] | `["nike", "cnn"]` | Threads usernames or profile URLs (`nike`, `@cnn`, `https://www.threads.net/@zuck`) |
| `maxPosts` | integer | 20 | Posts per profile (1–1000) |
| `includeComments` | boolean | false | Extract comment blocks per post |
| `maxComments` | integer | 20 | Comments per post (when comments enabled) |
| `onlyVerified` | boolean | false | Extract only verified (blue checkmark) accounts |
| `minEngagement` | integer | 0 | Skip posts with total engagement below this |
| `proxyType` | string | RESIDENTIAL | `DATACENTER` faster; `RESIDENTIAL` most reliable |
| `debugMode` | boolean | false | Minimal extraction for testing, guaranteed < 300s |
| `exportFormat` | string | json | `json`, `csv`, or `markdown` (token-efficient, LLM-ready) |
| `checkOnly` | boolean | false | Free health-check handshake (no charges) |

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### Example Output

**Profile item:**

```json
{
  "type": "profile",
  "username": "nike",
  "displayName": "Nike",
  "bio": "Just Do It",
  "followers": 9210000,
  "following": 52,
  "postsCount": 1483,
  "isVerified": true,
  "profilePictureUrl": "https://...",
  "scrapedAt": "2026-09-27T02:15:40.839Z"
}
```

**Post item:**

```json
{
  "type": "post",
  "username": "nike",
  "postId": "3559898176278369487",
  "postText": "Save the date: Tuesday 11th February, 2pm-8pm!",
  "postUrl": "https://www.threads.net/@nike/post/DFnTIe5ohTP",
  "timestamp": "2026-02-10T14:00:00Z",
  "likes": 12045,
  "replies": 312,
  "reposts": 890,
  "quotes": 45,
  "mediaUrls": ["https://..."],
  "hashtags": ["PureGym"],
  "isReply": false,
  "totalEngagement": 13292,
  "engagementSummary": { "totalEngagement": 13292, "hasMedia": true, "commentBlockIncluded": true },
  "scrapedAt": "2026-09-27T02:15:40.839Z"
}
```

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### Dataset Schema Preview

Every dataset item is typed and exportable as JSON, CSV, Excel, or HTML:

| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| `type` | string | `profile` or `post` |
| `username` | string | Threads username (no `@`) |
| `displayName` | string | Full display name |
| `bio` | string | User biography |
| `followers` / `following` / `postsCount` | integer | Profile metrics |
| `isVerified` | boolean | Blue checkmark status |
| `profilePictureUrl` | uri | Profile picture |
| `postId` | string | Unique post identifier |
| `postText` | string | Post content |
| `postUrl` | uri | Direct link to the post |
| `timestamp` | date-time | Post creation time |
| `likes` / `replies` / `reposts` / `quotes` | integer | Engagement metrics |
| `mediaUrls` | string\[] | Image/video URLs |
| `hashtags` / `mentions` | string\[] | Tags and mentions |
| `totalEngagement` | number | Summed engagement on the post |
| `engagementSummary` | object | {totalEngagement, hasMedia, commentBlockIncluded} |
| `scrapedAt` | date-time | Extraction timestamp |

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### Use Cases

- **Social listening** — track brand mentions and sentiment across Threads in real time
- **Competitor monitoring** — watch rivals' posting cadence and engagement weekly
- **Influencer vetting** — compare follower counts, verification, and engagement before partnerships
- **Content research** — identify top-performing formats by likes/replies/reposts
- **Trend detection** — follow hashtags and high-engagement posts by topic

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### FAQ

**How is this different from other Threads scrapers?**
Combined profile + posts + comment data in one run, with pay-per-event billing: you're charged only for records actually extracted, and empty results cost nothing.

**What does a typical run cost?**
1 profile + 20 posts ≈ $0.38. Add 20 comment blocks for another $0.50 if you enable comments. The free `checkOnly` health check costs nothing.

**Do I need cookies or a Threads login?**
No. The actor extracts only publicly visible data — no session cookies required.

**Can I scrape private accounts?**
No. Only public profiles and posts are supported.

**Is there a free way to test?**
Yes — set `checkOnly: true`. The run exits in under 5 seconds with zero charge events.

**What formats can I export?**
JSON, CSV, Excel, HTML, and XML via the Apify dataset Storage tab or API.

**Can AI agents use this?**
Yes — connect via the Apify MCP server (`https://apify.actor/mcp`) and call the actor as an MCP tool.

***

### Legal

This actor is provided for legitimate data collection purposes only. It extracts only publicly shared data — no private user data (emails, gender, location). Users must comply with Meta's Terms of Service and applicable privacy laws; results may contain personal data, so scrape only with a legitimate reason.

***

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# Actor input Schema

## `urls` (type: `array`):

Enter Threads usernames or profile URLs. Examples: 'nike', '@cnn', 'https://www.threads.net/@zuck'

## `maxPosts` (type: `integer`):

Maximum posts to extract per profile (50-100+ posts vs 15-30 for standard scrapers)

## `includeComments` (type: `boolean`):

Extract comments for each post (increases processing time)

## `maxComments` (type: `integer`):

Maximum comments to extract per post (when comments are enabled)

## `onlyVerified` (type: `boolean`):

Extract only from verified (blue checkmark) accounts

## `minEngagement` (type: `integer`):

Skip posts with total engagement (likes + replies + reposts) below this number

## `dateFrom` (type: `string`):

Extract posts from this date onwards (YYYY-MM-DD format)

## `dateTo` (type: `string`):

Extract posts until this date (YYYY-MM-DD format)

## `proxyType` (type: `string`):

Choose your preferred balance of cost vs reliability. You control proxy costs from your Apify plan.

## `proxyConfiguration` (type: `object`):

Advanced proxy configuration options

## `maxResults` (type: `integer`):

The maximum total number of items to extract (Profiles/Posts).

## `exportFormat` (type: `string`):

Choose output format. Use 'markdown' for token-efficient LLM-ready Threads content.

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "urls": [
    "nike",
    "cnn",
    "zuck"
  ],
  "maxPosts": 20,
  "includeComments": false,
  "maxComments": 20,
  "onlyVerified": false,
  "minEngagement": 0,
  "proxyType": "DATACENTER",
  "maxResults": 100,
  "exportFormat": "json"
}
```

# Actor output Schema

## `results` (type: `string`):

Threads profiles and posts: profile items contain type, username, displayName, bio, followers, following, postsCount, isVerified, profilePictureUrl; post items contain postId, postText, postUrl, timestamp, likes, replies, reposts, quotes, mediaUrls, hashtags, mentions, totalEngagement, engagementSummary. Use for social listening, influencer research, brand monitoring, lead generation on Threads.net.

# 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 '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token
const client = new ApifyClient({
    token: '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>',
});

// Prepare Actor input
const input = {};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("red.cars/threads-scraper-ppe").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 '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token.
client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_API_TOKEN>")

# Prepare the Actor input
run_input = {}

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("red.cars/threads-scraper-ppe").call(run_input=run_input)

# Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any)
print(f"💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/{run.default_dataset_id}")
for item in client.dataset(run.default_dataset_id).iterate_items():
    print(item)

# 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start

```

## CLI example

```bash
echo '{}' |
apify call red.cars/threads-scraper-ppe --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=fetch-actor-details,red.cars/threads-scraper-ppe"
        }
    }
}
```

The hosted server signs you in with OAuth on first connect, so no API token belongs in this config. Clients without OAuth support can send an `Authorization: Bearer <APIFY_API_TOKEN>` header instead, using a token from API & Integrations in Apify Console (https://console.apify.com/settings/integrations).

## OpenAPI specification

Download the OpenAPI definition: https://api.apify.com/v2/actors/Bw8gYb76qAkIgGVmr/builds/GFEdFaaj5NFbRiR62/openapi.json