Facebook Search Scraper

Facebook Search Scraper

Facebook Search Scraper is an Apify actor that discovers public Facebook business pages via Google search and extracts structured business data such as contact info, ratings, followers, and hours. It solves the challenge of sourcing high-quality Facebook page leads by using a Google SERP → Facebook Pages strategy and streaming results in real time. Built for marketers, developers, data analysts, and researchers, this Facebook search scraper tool acts as a scalable Facebook search data extractor to scrape Facebook search results by keyword, then export Facebook search results for downstream use.

What data / output can you get?

Below are real output fields pushed to the dataset. Values are examples.

Data field	Description	Example value
facebookUrl	Canonical Facebook page URL	https://www.facebook.com/rustyanchorNYC
title	Page title/name	The Rusty Anchor
categories	Page categories (array)	["Bar", "Pub"]
address	Business address (if available)	123 Main St, New York, NY 10001
phone	Business phone	+1 212-555-0199
email	Public email	info@rustyanchor.com
website	Website domain	rustyanchor.com
websites	Website URLs (array)	["https://rustyanchor.com"]
rating	Normalized rating text	85% recommend (230 Reviews)
followers	Followers count (integer when available)	2400
profilePictureUrl	Profile image URL from page	https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39...
coverPhotoUrl	Cover image URL (if found)	https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39...
pageId	Page ID	123456789012345
pageName	Vanity/slug	rustyanchornyc
priceRange	Price range ($, $$, $$$)	$$
services	Services text (if listed)	Dine-in · Takeaway · Delivery
business_hours	Open/closed info (if available)	Open now
ratingOverall	Numeric rating percent	85
ratingCount	Number of reviews	230
likes	Likes extracted from meta description (if present)	1200
instagram	Detected Instagram profiles (array of objects)	[{"username":"rustyanchor","url":"https://www.instagram.com/rustyanchor"}]
addressUrl	Map link generated from address	https://www.bing.com/maps/default.aspx?...
profilePhoto	Link to profile photo by fbid (if resolvable)	https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=987654321098765
alternativeSocialMedia	Alternate social link when present	https://www.instagram.com/rustyanchor
followings	Following count (if detected)	1800
intro	Intro/description text (if available)	Neighborhood pub with craft beers and live music.
category	First category (convenience field)	Bar
ratings	Alias of rating	85% recommend (230 Reviews)
business_price	“Price Range · …” formatted text	Price Range · $$
business_services	Cleaned services text	Dine-in · Takeaway
creation_date	Page creation date (if found)	March 10, 2015
ad_status	Page ad status (if found)	This Page is currently running ads.
about_me	Object with intro text	{"text":"Neighborhood pub with craft beers..."}
facebookId	Alias of pageId	123456789012345
pageAdLibrary	Ad library metadata	{"is_business_page_active": true, "id": "987654321"}
error	Error message (only if the page failed to scrape)	Timeout while fetching page

Notes:

• Results are streamed to the dataset in real time as each page is processed.
• You can export to JSON or CSV from the Apify console.
• Bonus outputs include image URLs (profilePictureUrl, coverPhotoUrl), Instagram handles, and ad library hints (pageAdLibrary).

Key features

• 🔎 Google SERP discovery (site:facebook.com) Uses Google search with the GOOGLE_SERP proxy group to find Facebook page URLs from your keywords and locations, acting as a precise Facebook search results scraper.

• 🧭 Two-phase workflow Phase 1 discovers Facebook page URLs; Phase 2 visits each URL to extract contact details, ratings, hours, and more for reliable Facebook page search scraper automation.

• 🔄 Smart proxy fallback For page scraping, it automatically falls back No proxy → Datacenter → Residential (up to 3 retries) to maximize success rate.

• ⚡ Real-time streaming to dataset Each page result is pushed immediately (Actor.push_data), enabling incremental processing and faster feedback loops.

• 🧰 Developer-friendly (API & Python) Built with the Apify SDK in Python, making it easy to integrate via the Facebook search scraper API or extend with your Facebook search scraper Python workflows.

• 💾 Easy export Export Facebook search results in JSON or CSV from the OUTPUT tab, ready for analytics, enrichment, or CRM pipelines.

• 🧱 Production-ready infrastructure Designed for stability with structured logging and proxy handling—ideal Facebook search scraping software for recurring jobs.

How to use Facebook Search Scraper - step by step

1. Create or log in to your Apify account.
2. Open the “facebook-search-scraper” actor in your Apify Console.
3. Add your inputs:
   • categories: e.g., ["Pub", "Bar"]
   • locations: e.g., ["NYC", "London"]
   • resultsLimit: set how many pages to collect across all queries (e.g., 20)
4. (Optional) Configure proxyConfiguration for page scraping. Discovery uses the GOOGLE_SERP proxy group internally—your account must have access to it.
5. Click Start. You’ll see logs for:
   • Phase 1: Discovering Facebook page URLs…
   • Phase 2: Scraping page details (address, phone, rating, hours…)
6. Watch results stream into the dataset in real time.
7. Download your data from the OUTPUT tab as JSON or CSV.

Pro Tip: Combine multiple categories and locations to broaden coverage (e.g., ["Pub","Restaurant"] × ["NYC","Boston"]). Increase resultsLimit to export Facebook search results at scale.

Use cases

Use case name	Description
Local lead generation	Build targeted lists of local businesses by category + location, then extract phones, emails, and websites for outreach.
Competitor mapping	Track competitors’ Facebook presence across cities and categories to benchmark ratings and followers.
Market analysis	Analyze category saturation and engagement (followers, reviews) across regions for better GTM planning.
Social media intelligence	Enrich social datasets with profile images, cover photos, and Instagram links for cross-channel research.
Franchise and multi-location audits	Validate brand coverage and contact consistency across regions using a repeatable Facebook keyword search scraper workflow.
Data enrichment via API	Pipe structured outputs into your data warehouse or CRM for automated enrichment using the Apify API.
Academic & non-profit research	Collect public business page metadata for studies on local economies and small business ecosystems.

Why choose Facebook Search Scraper?

Facebook Search Scraper is built for precision and automation—discover pages via Google and extract structured data reliably, at scale.

• 🎯 Accurate discovery via Google SERP (site:facebook.com) with business-page filtering
• 🛡️ Resilient proxy fallback for page scraping (No proxy → Datacenter → Residential)
• 🚫 No login required; processes public pages only
• ⚡ Real-time dataset streaming for faster iteration
• 🧑‍💻 Developer-ready: use as a Facebook search scraper API or extend with Python
• 💰 Cost-effective at scale with controllable resultsLimit
• 🧩 Works as Facebook search scraping software that fits automation pipelines

Compared to fragile browser extensions, this Facebook search scraper tool runs on Apify’s infrastructure with reliable proxy management and structured outputs—ideal for production workflows.

Is it legal / ethical to use Facebook Search Scraper?

Yes—when done responsibly. This actor collects publicly available data from Facebook business pages and does not access private or authenticated content. Users are responsible for complying with applicable laws and platform terms.

Guidelines:

• Collect only public information.
• Avoid personal or private data.
• Follow data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) as applicable.
• Use the data responsibly and verify compliance with your legal team for edge cases.

Input parameters & output format

Example JSON input

{
  "categories": ["Pub", "Bar"],
  "locations": ["NYC", "London"],
  "resultsLimit": 20,
  "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": false }
}

Field	Type	Required	Default	Description
categories	array	No	["Pub"]	Business types to search (Pub, Bar, Restaurant...). Combined with locations → e.g., "Pub NYC", "Bar London".
locations	array	No	["NYC"]	Where to search (NYC, London…) — paired with each category.
resultsLimit	integer	No	10	Max pages to scrape across all queries. Higher = more data, longer run. Limits: 1–500.
proxyConfiguration	object	No	{"useApifyProxy": false}	Optional. No proxy by default for page scraping. Auto fallback to datacenter → residential if blocked. Discovery uses the GOOGLE_SERP proxy group internally.

Note: Your account must have access to the GOOGLE_SERP proxy group for discovery. If unavailable, discovery returns zero URLs.

Example JSON output

{
  "facebookUrl": "https://www.facebook.com/rustyanchorNYC",
  "categories": ["Bar", "Pub"],
  "info": ["2.4K likes · Pub", "Live music on weekends"],
  "likes": 2400,
  "messenger": null,
  "priceRange": "$$",
  "title": "The Rusty Anchor",
  "address": "123 Main St, New York, NY 10001",
  "pageId": "123456789012345",
  "pageName": "rustyanchornyc",
  "pageUrl": "https://www.facebook.com/rustyanchorNYC",
  "intro": "Neighborhood pub with craft beers and live music.",
  "websites": ["https://rustyanchor.com"],
  "phone": "+1 212-555-0199",
  "email": "info@rustyanchor.com",
  "alternativeSocialMedia": "https://www.instagram.com/rustyanchor",
  "website": "rustyanchor.com",
  "services": "Dine-in · Takeaway · Delivery",
  "rating": "85% recommend (230 Reviews)",
  "followers": 2400,
  "followings": 1800,
  "profilePictureUrl": "https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/...",
  "coverPhotoUrl": "https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/...",
  "profilePhoto": "https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=987654321098765",
  "ratingOverall": 85,
  "ratingCount": 230,
  "category": "Bar",
  "addressUrl": "https://www.bing.com/maps/default.aspx?v=2&pc=FACEBK&mid=8100&where1=123%20Main%20St%2C%20New%20York%2C%20NY%2010001&FORM=FBKPL1&mkt=en-US",
  "instagram": [
    { "username": "rustyanchor", "url": "https://www.instagram.com/rustyanchor" }
  ],
  "ratings": "85% recommend (230 Reviews)",
  "business_hours": "Open now",
  "business_price": "Price Range · $$",
  "business_services": "Dine-in · Takeaway",
  "creation_date": "March 10, 2015",
  "ad_status": "This Page is currently running ads.",
  "about_me": { "text": "Neighborhood pub with craft beers and live music." },
  "facebookId": "123456789012345",
  "pageAdLibrary": {
    "is_business_page_active": true,
    "id": "987654321"
  }
}

Notes:

• If a page fails to load or is blocked, an item with {"facebookUrl": "...", "error": "..."} is pushed instead.
• Some fields may be missing or null when not present on the public page (e.g., email, rating, priceRange).

FAQ

Do I need to log in or provide cookies?

No. This actor targets public Facebook business pages and does not require login. It uses standard HTTP requests to extract publicly available information.

Is a proxy required to scrape?

Discovery relies on the GOOGLE_SERP proxy group. Your Apify account must have access to that group; otherwise, discovery returns no URLs. For page scraping, proxyConfiguration is optional and the actor falls back automatically through No proxy → Datacenter → Residential if blocked.

How many results can I collect per run?

Use resultsLimit to control how many Facebook pages are discovered and scraped across all queries. If you need more coverage, add more categories/locations or increase resultsLimit (1–500).

What types of data can it extract?

It returns structured fields such as facebookUrl, title, categories, address, phone, email, website, rating, followers, profilePictureUrl, business_hours, and more. See the Output section for the full list of fields.

Does this scrape Facebook groups, people, or posts?

No. This tool focuses on business pages discovered via Google SERP. It is not a Facebook group search scraper, Facebook people search scraper, or Facebook posts search scraper.

Can I integrate this with my existing pipeline?

Yes. As an Apify actor written in Python, you can run it via the Apify API, schedule runs, and connect outputs to your data workflows for Facebook search scraping automation.

How do I export Facebook search results?

Open the run’s OUTPUT tab in Apify Console and export the dataset as JSON or CSV. This makes it easy to export Facebook search results to your analytics or CRM tools.

Is this compliant and safe to use?

Yes—when used responsibly with public data. Always comply with platform terms and applicable regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and avoid collecting private or sensitive information.

Closing CTA / Final thoughts

Facebook Search Scraper is built to discover and extract structured data from public Facebook business pages using a reliable Google SERP → Facebook Pages strategy. With smart proxy fallback, real-time streaming, and clean outputs, it’s ideal for marketers, analysts, researchers, and developers who need accurate Facebook search scraping software at scale. Use it as a Facebook search scraper API, extend it with Facebook search scraper Python code, and automate your workflows to export Facebook search results seamlessly. Start extracting smarter, structured Facebook page data today.

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.

Scraper Name	Scraper Name
Facebook Ads Library Scraper	Facebook Page Email Scraper
Facebook B2b Email Scraper	Facebook Page Lead Scraper
Facebook B2b Lead Scraper	Facebook Page Phone Number Scraper
Facebook B2b Phone Number Scraper	Facebook Page Posts Scraper
Facebook Comments Scraper	Facebook Page Scraper
Facebook Email Scraper	Facebook Pages Scraper
Facebook Event Search Scraper	Facebook Phone Number Scraper
Facebook Events Scraper	Facebook Photos Scraper
Facebook Followers Following Scraper	Facebook Posts Scraper
Facebook Followers Scraper	Facebook Posts Search Scraper
Facebook Group Member Scraper	Facebook Profile Email Scraper
Facebook Group Post Scraper	Facebook Profile Lead Scraper
Facebook Group Posts And Details Scraper	Facebook Profile Phone Number Scraper
Facebook Group Profile Scraper	Facebook Reels Scraper
Facebook Groups Posts Scraper	Facebook Reviews Scraper
Facebook Groups Scraper	Facebook Url To Id Scraper
Facebook Groups Search Scraper	Facebook User Search Scraper
Facebook Lead Scraper	Facebook Video Search Scraper
Facebook Likes Reactions Scraper	Facebook Video Transcript Extractor
Facebook Marketplace Scraper	Facebook Videos Scraper