# Threads Post Scraper Pro (`igview-owner/threads-scraper-pro`) Actor

Threads Scraper Pro to easily scrape Threads user posts without coding. Enter a username or profile URL, choose how many pages to scrape, and get organized JSON with captions, videos, profile pictures, and engagement stats in seconds.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/igview-owner/threads-scraper-pro.md
- **Developed by:** [Sachin Kumar Yadav](https://apify.com/igview-owner) (community)
- **Categories:** Social media, Videos, Developer tools
- **Stats:** 441 total users, 36 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 11 bookmarks
- **User rating**: 2.25 out of 5 stars

## Pricing

from $5.00 / 1,000 results

This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events.
Since this Actor supports Apify Store discounts, the price gets lower the higher subscription plan you have.

Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#pay-per-event

## What's an Apify Actor?

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and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store.
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Actors are written with capital "A".

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For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below.

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# README

## 🧵 Threads Post Scraper Pro - Extract User Posts & Media

**The most powerful and reliable Threads scraper for extracting user posts, images, and videos from Meta Threads platform.** Get complete thread data including captions, engagement metrics, media content, and user information in seconds.

### 📋 Table of Contents

- [✨ Key Features](#-key-features)
- [🚀 Quick Start](#-quick-start)
- [📥 Input Parameters](#-input-parameters)
- [📤 Output Data](#-output-data)
- [💡 Use Cases](#-use-cases)
- [❓ FAQ](#-faq)
- [🏷️ Tags](#️-tags)

***

### ✨ Key Features

#### 🎯 **What Makes This Scraper Special?**

| Feature | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| 🧵 **Complete Thread Data** | Extract all posts with captions, timestamps, and engagement metrics |
| 🖼️ **Media Extraction** | Get all images and videos from threads posts |
| 👤 **User Information** | Profile pictures, full names, verification status |
| 📊 **Engagement Metrics** | Likes, comments, and interaction counts |
| 🔄 **Smart Pagination** | Automatically fetch multiple pages of threads |
| ⚡ **Fast & Reliable** | Optimized for speed with built-in error handling |
| 📱 **Flexible Input** | Works with usernames or full profile URLs |
| 📋 **Multiple Views** | Organized table views for easy data analysis |

***

### 🚀 Quick Start

#### Step 1️⃣: Configure Your Input

```json
{
  "username": "zuck",
  "max_pages": 5
}
```

#### Step 2️⃣: Run the Actor

Click **"Start"** in the Apify Console and wait for completion.

#### Step 3️⃣: Download Your Data

Export results in **JSON**, **CSV**, or **Excel** format with organized table views.

***

### 📥 Input Parameters

#### 🔧 Configuration Options

| Parameter | Type | Required | Default | Description |
|-----------|------|----------|---------|-------------|
| **username** | String | ✅ Yes | - | Threads username or full profile URL |
| **max\_pages** | Integer | ❌ No | 1 | Number of pages to scrape (1-50) |

#### 📝 Input Examples

##### Example 1: Simple Username

```json
{
  "username": "zuck",
  "max_pages": 3
}
```

##### Example 2: Full Profile URL

```json
{
  "username": "https://www.threads.com/@haleyybaylee",
  "max_pages": 10
}
```

##### Example 3: Username with @ Symbol

```json
{
  "username": "@kyliejenner",
  "max_pages": 5
}
```

***

### 📤 Output Data

#### 📊 Data Structure

Each thread post includes the following information:

| Field | Type | Description |
|-------|------|-------------|
| **thread\_id** | String | Unique thread identifier |
| **username** | String | Thread author's username |
| **full\_name** | String | Author's full name |
| **is\_verified** | Boolean | Verification status |
| **profile\_pic\_url** | String | Profile picture URL |
| **image\_versions2** | Object | All image URLs in different sizes |
| **video\_versions** | Array | Video URLs if post contains video |
| **caption\_text** | String | Thread caption/text content |
| **caption** | Object | Complete caption object |
| **like\_count** | Number | Number of likes |
| **comment\_count** | Number | Number of comments |
| **taken\_at** | Number | Unix timestamp of post |
| **page\_number** | Number | Page number where thread was found |
| **thread\_data** | Object | Complete raw thread data |

#### 📋 Available Table Views

##### 1️⃣ **Thread Overview**

Complete view with all essential fields for analysis

##### 2️⃣ **Media Posts (Images & Videos)**

Focused view highlighting visual content and engagement

#### 💾 Sample Output

```json
{
  "thread_id": "3759936745132642616",
  "username": "zuck",
  "full_name": "Mark Zuckerberg",
  "is_verified": true,
  "profile_pic_url": "https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/...",
  "image_versions2": {
    "candidates": [
      {
        "url": "https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/...",
        "width": 1080,
        "height": 1080
      }
    ]
  },
  "video_versions": null,
  "caption_text": "Priscilla and I started CZI almost 10 years ago...",
  "like_count": 1900,
  "comment_count": 790,
  "taken_at": 1762439409,
  "page_number": 1
}
```

***

### 💡 Use Cases

#### 🎯 Perfect For:

| Use Case | Description | Recommended Pages |
|----------|-------------|-------------------|
| 📊 **Social Media Analytics** | Track engagement trends and content performance | 10-20 pages |
| 🔍 **Competitor Research** | Analyze competitor content strategies | 5-15 pages |
| 📈 **Influencer Marketing** | Evaluate influencer reach and engagement | 10-30 pages |
| 🎨 **Content Inspiration** | Gather ideas for your own content | 3-10 pages |
| 📱 **Brand Monitoring** | Track brand mentions and sentiment | 5-20 pages |
| 🖼️ **Media Collection** | Download images and videos from threads | 5-15 pages |
| 📝 **Market Research** | Understand audience preferences | 10-25 pages |
| 🤖 **AI Training Data** | Collect data for machine learning models | 20-50 pages |

***

### ❓ FAQ

#### 🔐 **Authentication & Access**

**Q: Do I need a Threads account to use this scraper?**\
A: No! This actor works with publicly available data. No login credentials required.

**Q: Can I scrape private profiles?**\
A: No, only public profiles and threads can be extracted.

**Q: Is this legal to use?**\
A: Yes, this actor only accesses publicly available data. Always respect platform terms of service.

***

#### 📊 **Data & Extraction**

**Q: How many threads can I extract?**\
A: You can extract up to 50 pages per run, with approximately 19 threads per page (~950 threads total).

**Q: What media formats are supported?**\
A: All image formats (JPEG, PNG, WebP) and video formats available on Threads.

**Q: How is the data organized?**\
A: Each thread is saved as a separate record with complete metadata, organized in easy-to-read table views.

**Q: Can I get historical data?**\
A: Yes, the scraper fetches all available posts from the user's profile, ordered by recency.

***

#### ⚡ **Performance & Speed**

**Q: How long does extraction take?**\
A: Typically 1-3 seconds per page. A 10-page extraction usually completes in 10-30 seconds.

**Q: Can I run multiple extractions simultaneously?**\
A: Yes, you can run multiple actor instances for different users.

**Q: What happens if extraction fails?**\
A: The actor includes automatic retry logic and will save successfully extracted data even if errors occur.

***

#### 💰 **Pricing & Usage**

**Q: How much does it cost?**\
A: Costs depend on your Apify plan and usage. Most extractions cost just a few cents.

**Q: Are there any usage limits?**\
A: The actor respects rate limits and includes smart delays for reliable operation.

**Q: Can I schedule regular extractions?**\
A: Yes! Use Apify's built-in scheduler to run the actor automatically at set intervals.

***

#### 🛠️ **Technical Questions**

**Q: What output formats are available?**\
A: JSON, CSV, Excel, XML, RSS, and HTML table formats.

**Q: Can I integrate this with other tools?**\
A: Yes! Use Apify's API, webhooks, or integrations with Zapier, Make, and other platforms.

**Q: How do I filter the data?**\
A: Use the table views in the Apify Console or process the JSON output with your own filters.

***

### 🏷️ Tags

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### 🚀 Get Started

**Ready to extract detailed Threads posts?**

1. Click ["Try for free"](https://apify.com?fpr=ykgg9c) to open the actor
2. Enter **Threads Usernames** in the input field
3. Click **"Start"** to run the actor
4. Download your data in JSON, CSV, or Excel format
5. Use the built-in table views to analyze threads by category

**⭐ If this actor helps you, please give it a star!**

### Related Actors 🤝

- **[Threads Scraper Lite](https://apify.com/igview-owner/threads-scraper-lite)**
- **[Threads Scraper Pro](https://apify.com/igview-owner/threads-scraper-pro)**
- **[Threads Media Downloader](https://apify.com/igview-owner/threads-media-downloader)**
- **[Threads Profile Following Scraper](https://apify.com/igview-owner/threads-user-following-scraper)**
- **[Threads Profile Followers Scraper](https://apify.com/igview-owner/threads-user-followers-scraper)**
- **[Threads Profile Media Scraper](https://apify.com/igview-owner/threads-user-media-scraper)**
- **[Threads Profile Scraper](https://apify.com/igview-owner/meta-threads-profile-scraper)**
- **[Threads Replies Scraper](https://apify.com/igview-owner/threads-replies-scraper)**

*Built with ❤️ for Threads by Sachin Kumar Yadav using Apify Platform*

# Actor input Schema

## `username` (type: `string`):

Enter the Threads username (without @ symbol). Example: 'meta' or 'zuck'. This is the user whose posts you want to scrape.

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

Maximum number of posts to scrape from the user's profile. The scraper will fetch posts in batches until this limit is reached. Set to 0 for unlimited (scrape all available posts). ⚠️ Higher values may take longer to complete.

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "username": "meta",
  "maxPosts": 30
}
```

# Actor output Schema

## `postsOverview` (type: `string`):

Open the dataset view with an overview of all scraped posts including captions, authors, timestamps, and engagement metrics.

## `mediaContent` (type: `string`):

Open the dataset view with media information including images, videos, dimensions, and audio status.

## `engagementMetrics` (type: `string`):

Open the dataset view with comprehensive engagement metrics including likes, replies, reposts, quotes, and shares.

## `userProfiles` (type: `string`):

Open the dataset view with user profile details including profile pictures, verification status, and privacy settings.

## `detailedPosts` (type: `string`):

Open the dataset view with complete post information including all metadata, URLs, and interaction capabilities.

# 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 = {
    "username": "meta",
    "maxPosts": 30
};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("igview-owner/threads-scraper-pro").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 = {
    "username": "meta",
    "maxPosts": 30,
}

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

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

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

```

## CLI example

```bash
echo '{
  "username": "meta",
  "maxPosts": 30
}' |
apify call igview-owner/threads-scraper-pro --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "command": "npx",
            "args": [
                "mcp-remote",
                "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=igview-owner/threads-scraper-pro",
                "--header",
                "Authorization: Bearer <YOUR_API_TOKEN>"
            ]
        }
    }
}

```

## OpenAPI specification

Download the OpenAPI definition: https://api.apify.com/v2/acts/aSIKxBOI0ZUIwKefZ/builds/dMK9gvfDtdcfKWJyx/openapi.json