Facebook Group Post Scraper

💡 What is Facebook Group Post Scraper?

The Facebook Group Post Scraper is a powerful automation tool designed to extract posts, comments, reactions, and engagement data from any public or private Facebook group 🔍.

Whether you’re conducting market research, community analysis, or content tracking, this scraper helps you download Facebook group posts and comments in structured formats like JSON, CSV, or Excel — all without manual copying.

This tool can be accessed via:

• 🧠 Apify’s Facebook Group Scraper,

• ⚙️ Facebook Group Post Scraper GitHub repositories, or

• 🐍 Python scripts (e.g., scrape facebook group posts python).

✅ Ideal for researchers, social media managers, and marketers who want actionable insights from Facebook group data quickly and safely.

🛠️ Support and Feedback

• 🐞 Bug reports: Open a ticket in the repository Issues section
• ✨ Custom solutions or feature requests: Contact our team 📧 Email: dev.scraperengine@gmail.com

📊 What Data Can You Extract with Facebook Group Post Scraper?

📦 Data Type	🧾 Description
🆔 Post ID	Unique identifier for each post
💬 Post Message	Full text content of the group post
🧑‍💻 Author Info	Name, profile link, and ID of the post author
❤️ Reactions Count	Total likes, loves, wows, and more
💭 Comments Count	Total number of comments
🔁 Shares Count	Total number of shares
📸 Attachments	Image, video, or link URLs
🕒 Post Time	Timestamp of when the post was published
📍 Group Name / URL	The Facebook group’s source and link
🔗 Direct Post URL	Clickable link to view the original post

This structured Facebook post details finder helps you export group content for analytics, keyword tracking, and trend research.

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⚙️ Key Features of Facebook Group Post Scraper

✨ Here’s why users love this Facebook Group Post Scraper online tool 👇

• 🧠 Scrape Any Group Type — Works with both public and private Facebook groups.

• 🕵️ Facebook Private Group Post Scraper — Supports login via cookie or token authentication for private data access.

• 📅 Custom Filters — Filter by date, keywords, or engagement metrics.

• 📊 Comprehensive Data — Extract posts, top comments, reactions, and media attachments.

• 🧩 Apify Integration — Compatible with Apify’s Facebook Group Scraper for cloud automation.

• 🐍 Python Ready — Easily scrape Facebook group posts with Python using Apify SDK or GraphQL endpoints.

• 🌐 Free & Open-Source Options — Available through Facebook Group Scraper GitHub and Facebook Post Scraper Extension.

• 💾 Downloadable Results — Export data as JSON, CSV, XLSX, or connect directly to APIs.

• 🧱 Proxy & Stealth Mode — Built-in anti-detection features for stable scraping.

🚀 From analyzing engagement trends to monitoring brand mentions, this scraper makes data collection effortless.

🔗 What are other Facebook scraping tools?

If you want to scrape specific Facebook data, you can use any of the dedicated scrapers below for faster and more targeted results.
Just enter Facebook URLs, page names, group links, keywords, or profile IDs and start scraping instantly.

📱 Facebook Profile Phone Number Scraper	🎥 Facebook Videos Scraper
📝 Facebook Video Transcript Extractor	🎞️ Facebook Reels Scraper
📰 Facebook Page Posts Scraper	📄 Facebook Pages Scraper
📅 Facebook Event Search Scraper	👥 Facebook Followers Scraper
🛒 Facebook Marketplace Scraper	🔍 Facebook Video Search Scraper
📢 Facebook Ads Library Scraper	🎟️ Facebook Events Scraper
🔁 Facebook Followers and Following Scraper	⭐ Facebook Reviews Scraper
🔗 Facebook URL to ID Scraper	👪 Facebook Groups Scraper
👤 Facebook Group Profile Scraper	📊 Facebook Group Posts and Details Scraper
📝 Facebook Posts Scraper	🖼️ Facebook Photos Scraper
📧 Facebook Email Scraper	📨 Facebook Profile Email Scraper
📩 Facebook Page Email Scraper	📞 Facebook Page Phone Number Scraper
☎️ Facebook Phone Number Scraper

🧭 How to Use Facebook Group Post Scraper

Follow this simple step-by-step guide to get started 👇

1. Log in to Apify – Create a free account or sign in.

2. Select the Actor – Search for “Apify Facebook Group Scraper” in the Apify Store.

3. Enter Group URLs – Paste the Facebook group URLs you want to scrape.

4. Configure Parameters – Set the number of posts, date range, and sorting order.

5. Add Login Cookies (optional) – For scraping private Facebook groups, use cookies or tokens for authentication.

6. Run the Actor – Click Start, and the scraper will extract all Facebook group posts automatically.

7. Download Data – Export as JSON, CSV, or Excel, or access it via API endpoints.

💡 You can also integrate this process with Make, Zapier, or Airbyte for real-time automation.

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🎯 Real-World Use Cases

🧩 Use Case	🧠 Description
Market Research	Analyze discussions to identify emerging trends and audience pain points.
Community Insights	Track engagement levels in specific niches.
Competitor Monitoring	Follow competitor activity across Facebook groups.
Academic Research	Collect posts and comments for social behavior analysis.
Content Strategy	Identify high-performing topics and user questions.
Lead Generation	Find active users engaging with relevant content.
Moderation Analytics	Detect patterns in post removal from Facebook groups or approval behavior.

💬 Marketers and researchers love this scraper for its ability to analyze engagement metrics and automate reporting.

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💪 Why Choose Our Facebook Group Post Scraper?

Here’s what makes our scraper stand out 👇

🌟 Feature	💡 Benefit
Ease of Use	No coding required — run in a few clicks.
Free Version	Try the Facebook Group Post Scraper free with sample runs.
Python API Support	Perfect for developers — compatible with Apify SDK and GraphQL API.
Facebook Group Post Extension	Browser-based automation for instant data access.
Privacy-Compliant	Only scrapes public or authorized group data.
Cross-Platform	Works on cloud, desktop, or GitHub versions.
Scalable Performance	Scrape thousands of posts from multiple groups.

💡 Want custom data flows? You can even connect this with the Facebook Group Post Approve Checker to automate admin workflows.

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📈 How Many Posts Can You Scrape?

The scraper is highly scalable and efficient 💪

• 🆓 Free Plan – Up to 500 posts per run.

• ⚙️ Starter Plan – Up to 10,000 posts monthly.

• 🚀 Pro / API Integration – Unlimited posts with Apify Facebook Group Scraper or custom Python scripts.

You can also:

• Schedule automatic scrapes daily or weekly.

• Export results to Google Sheets, Power BI, or Data Studio.

• Track deleted or removed posts (for research on “how do I retrieve deleted posts from a Facebook group”).

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⚖️ Is It Legal to Scrape Facebook Group Posts?

✅ Yes, if done responsibly.
The Facebook Group Post Scraper only collects publicly available or authorized group data and complies with:

• Facebook’s data access policies

• GDPR and privacy regulations

• Ethical research guidelines

⚠️ Important: Avoid scraping private user info or content without consent. If you’re unsure, review Facebook’s API documentation or contact a data compliance expert.

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⚙️ Input Parameters

🧾 JSON Example

{
    "groupUrl": "https://www.facebook.com/groups/germtheory.vs.terraintheory",
    "proxy": {
        "useApifyProxy": true
    }
}

🔑 Parameter	🧠 Description
groupUrls	List of Facebook group URLs
maxResults	Max posts to collect per group
sortingSetting	“RECENT_ACTIVITY”, “CHRONOLOGICAL”, or “TOP_POSTS”
proxyConfiguration	Optional proxy settings for reliability

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📤 Output Format

🧾 JSON Example

{
    "createdAt": 1768152122,
    "url": "https://www.facebook.com/groups/germtheory.vs.terraintheory/permalink/25791522290498102/",
    "user": {
      "id": "1371399161241822",
      "name": "Anonymous participant",
      "url": ""
    },
    "text": "I’m sorry if I’m going to offend you Internet trolls who are flesh eaters and somehow ended up on this forum, but it’s grapefruit season and grapefruits are juicy delicious and sweet and they are amazing!",
    "attachments": [
      {}
    ],
    "reactionCount": 44,
    "shareCount": 0,
    "commentCount": 32,
    "topComments": [
      {
        "text": "They are awful in RI (USA)",
        "createdAt": 1768152484,
        "author": {
          "name": "Suzanne Therrien",
          "id": "pfbid098PqHNZg2MZhdT49CNhGQH61ArZoVhEw1a3Bko8sR2AuNsyuoa8MhMAoQDAmWrnHl",
          "gender": "FEMALE",
          "url": null,
          "profilePicture": "https://scontent.fxap7-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-1/596493140_3360299354118960_1756729480934744935_n.jpg?stp=cp0_dst-jpg_s32x32_tt6&_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=e99d92&_nc_ohc=bbNP5j6xSi4Q7kNvwFw0PaI&_nc_oc=AdmHrQXxqjaWUIMIjOQY8DSPTPCO3T7mybMKbK8sQRjU52ciKaXXhp3WTbyvPYs2mxE&_nc_zt=24&_nc_ht=scontent.fxap7-1.fna&_nc_gid=lC8zBVAdXB-tqXA79R042Q&oh=00_AfrPDrlD1JRUayi9UHkKCsDJVN89IEuQJh_3mJ9VvgziGA&oe=696AAABE",
          "shortName": "Suzanne",
          "isVerified": false
        },
        "reactionCount": 0,
        "commentCount": 4,
        "url": "https://www.facebook.com/groups/germtheory.vs.terraintheory/permalink/25791522290498102/?comment_id=25791580560492275"
      },
      {
        "text": "With molasses over top of them 😮‍💨",
        "createdAt": 1768159596,
        "author": {
          "name": "Casey Lyn",
          "id": "pfbid0L7k9L9CPzC6dvjStYHbhqAN5gx8A2Lmk8u8HbQ5LNMUmAacgw4yJw1x3Yd7i8Lgel",
          "gender": "FEMALE",
          "url": null,
          "profilePicture": "https://scontent.fxap6-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-1/467417494_8624896650924631_2302117345646702354_n.jpg?stp=cp0_dst-jpg_s32x32_tt6&_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=e99d92&_nc_ohc=s-oKDp7ai_0Q7kNvwFWkE7w&_nc_oc=AdnVh1ffZs6JOZroU_p9nwuDnm9RqkdOJ3pbu4PeF-vzZWZL0HrRVyiXye9v_1cnDJA&_nc_zt=24&_nc_ht=scontent.fxap6-1.fna&_nc_gid=lC8zBVAdXB-tqXA79R042Q&oh=00_AfqVdfp1k-k2uIdv0a166-Fjfsw9Y-_0NupuE3kxo23WjQ&oe=696AC68B",
          "shortName": "Casey",
          "isVerified": false
        },
        "reactionCount": 1,
        "commentCount": 2,
        "url": "https://www.facebook.com/groups/germtheory.vs.terraintheory/permalink/25791522290498102/?comment_id=25792281233755541"
      }
    ]
  },

🧾 Field	💡 Description
post_id	Unique identifier for the post
message	Post text content
creation_time	ISO timestamp of post creation
author	Author name and profile info
reactions	Reaction summary
comments_count	Total comments on the post
shares_count	Number of shares
attachments	Media links (images, videos, etc.)
facebook_group_name	Source group name

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❓ FAQ – Facebook Group Post Scraper

1. Is there a Facebook Group Post Scraper free version?

Yes, you can try limited runs using the Apify Facebook Group Scraper free plan.

2. Can I scrape private Facebook groups?

Yes, use the Facebook Private Group Post Scraper with login cookies for authorized access.

3. Does it work with Python?

Absolutely — you can scrape Facebook group posts with Python via apify-client or GraphQL APIs.

4. Is there a browser extension?

Yes, the Facebook Group Post Scraper Extension allows quick, local scraping right in your browser.

5. What happens if I report a post in a Facebook group?

Reported posts are reviewed by Facebook admins; this scraper only collects visible, public posts.

6. Can I check post approvals or schedules?

Yes, you can pair it with a Facebook Group Post Schedule or Approve Checker tool for moderation.

7. Can I retrieve deleted or removed posts?

Once a post is removed from a Facebook group, it’s gone from Facebook’s servers, but your exported dataset preserves historical data.

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🚀 Final Thoughts

The Facebook Group Post Scraper is your go-to tool for automating Facebook data extraction — perfect for marketers, researchers, and developers.

Whether you’re using the Apify Facebook Group Scraper, Python scripts, or the GitHub-based scraper, this tool simplifies how you analyze, track, and export group insights.

✨ Start collecting Facebook group data today — transform conversations into powerful analytics and insights!