# Threads Profile Scraper (`parseforge/threads-search-scraper`) Actor

Scrapes Threads posts from public profiles by username. Returns each post as a flat row with text, timestamp, and engagement metrics.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/parseforge/threads-search-scraper.md
- **Developed by:** [ParseForge](https://apify.com/parseforge) (community)
- **Categories:** Social media, Other
- **Stats:** 14 total users, 0 monthly users, 90.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks
- **User rating**: No ratings yet

## Pricing

from $13.50 / 1,000 items

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

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

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# README

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### Threads Profile Scraper

**Scrape Threads posts from any public profile, up to a million per run.** Get each post's text, timestamp, and engagement metrics in a flat row. No login or API key. Export to CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML.

Threads has no official public API for profile data, and the unofficial endpoints are unstable and rate-limited. This Actor reads public Threads profiles directly, using a stealth browser and residential proxies, and returns each post in one fixed schema. Feed it a list of usernames and get the latest posts from each.

| Who uses it | What they scrape Threads for |
|---|---|
| Social media managers | Monitor competitor accounts and track their posting frequency and engagement. |
| Market researchers | Analyze what topics and formats are resonating with audiences on Threads. |
| Journalists | Archive public statements and announcements from public figures and brands. |
| Data analysts | Build datasets of Threads posts for trend analysis and reporting. |

### What it does

This Actor collects Threads posts from public profiles by username and returns each post as a flat row.

- 👤 **Profile scraping:** provide a list of Threads usernames and get their latest posts.
- 📊 **Structured output:** each post is returned as a flat row with text, timestamp, and engagement metrics.
- 🔁 **Bulk collection:** scrape up to 1,000,000 posts per run across multiple profiles.
- 🛡️ **Stealth and proxies:** uses Camoufox and residential proxies to avoid blocks and rate limits.

Results export to CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML, or straight from the API.

### What you can do with Threads data

**📈 Track competitor activity.**

A social media manager runs the Actor daily on a list of competitor usernames to see what they post and how often, then adjusts their own content calendar.

**🔍 Research audience interests.**

A market researcher scrapes posts from industry leaders and analyzes the text to identify trending topics and engagement patterns.

**🗞️ Archive public statements.**

A journalist collects posts from public figures and brands to preserve statements for fact-checking and reporting.

**📊 Build a dataset for analysis.**

A data analyst scrapes thousands of posts from selected profiles and exports them to CSV for sentiment analysis or trend modeling.

### Why choose this scraper

|  | What you get |
|---|---|
| **No API key** | Scrape public Threads profiles without registering an app or dealing with OAuth. |
| **Stealth browser** | Camoufox and residential proxies reduce the chance of blocks and CAPTCHAs. |
| **Flat schema** | Every post comes back in the same structure, ready for analysis or export. |
| **Scalable** | Collect up to a million posts per run, across any number of profiles. |

### How it compares

This Actor focuses on scraping Threads profile posts, while the competitors below offer broader contact extraction or ad library data that includes Threads.

| Feature | ParseForge | Contact Details Scraper | Facebook Ads Library Scraper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scrape Threads profile posts | Yes | Not listed | Not listed |
| Extract post text and timestamp | Yes | Not listed | Not listed |
| Collect engagement metrics | Yes | Not listed | Not listed |
| Bulk scrape multiple profiles | Yes | Not listed | Not listed |
| Export to CSV, JSON, Excel, XML | Yes | Not listed | Not listed |

### Configure the run

Drive the Actor with a list of Threads usernames, and set the maximum number of posts to collect per run. The Input tab lists every parameter.

A first run with the defaults:

```json
{
  "maxItems": 10,
  "usernames": [
    "zuck",
    "mosseri",
    "openai",
    "mkbhd",
    "apify",
    "instagram",
    "threads",
    "nytimes",
    "cnn",
    "theverge",
    "techcrunch",
    "wired",
    "garyvee",
    "sahilbloom"
  ]
}
```

A larger pull:

```json
{
  "maxItems": 200,
  "usernames": [
    "zuck",
    "mosseri",
    "openai",
    "mkbhd",
    "apify",
    "instagram",
    "threads",
    "nytimes",
    "cnn",
    "theverge",
    "techcrunch",
    "wired",
    "garyvee",
    "sahilbloom"
  ]
}
```

### Pricing

Pay-per-result: **$0.018 per result** collected. You pay only for the results written to your dataset.

| Results collected | Approximate cost |
|---|---|
| 100 results | $1.80 |
| 1,000 results | $18.00 |
| 10,000 results | $180.00 |

New Apify accounts start with $5 in free credit.

### Free users

Free-plan runs return up to 10 results as a preview. [Upgrade your Apify plan](https://console.apify.com/sign-up?fpr=vmoqkp) to collect up to 1,000,000 results per run.

### Run it

1. [Create a free Apify account with $5 in credit](https://console.apify.com/sign-up?fpr=vmoqkp).
2. Open the [Threads Profile Scraper](https://apify.com/parseforge/threads-search-scraper?fpr=vmoqkp).
3. Set your inputs and any filters, then click **Start**.
4. Export the results as CSV, Excel, JSON, or XML from the **Dataset** tab.

Run it programmatically through the [Apify API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2) (`run-sync-get-dataset-items`) or the [ApifyClient](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js) for JavaScript and Python.

### Use with AI agents (MCP)

Give an AI agent live access to Threads through the Model Context Protocol. Add the Actor to Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client:

```bash
claude mcp add --transport http apify "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=parseforge/threads-search-scraper"
```

Then prompt it in plain language to run the scraper and read back the results.

### Troubleshooting

**Why am I getting no results?**

Check that the usernames are spelled correctly and that the profiles are public. Also ensure that the maximum posts value is set to at least 1.

**Why did the run stop early?**

The Actor stops when it reaches the maximum posts limit or when there are no more posts to collect. If you need more posts, increase the limit.

**Why am I getting blocked or seeing CAPTCHAs?**

The Actor uses stealth techniques, but occasional blocks can happen. Try running again later or reduce the number of profiles per run.

**Why are some posts missing?**

Threads may not show all posts on the public profile page. The Actor collects what is visible without authentication.

**Can I scrape posts from a specific date range?**

The Actor collects the latest posts up to the maximum limit. It does not support date filtering.

### FAQ

| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Do I need a Threads account or API key? | No. The Actor scrapes public profiles directly. You only need to provide the usernames. |
| Can I scrape private Threads accounts? | No. The Actor only accesses public profiles. Private accounts are not accessible without authentication. |
| How many posts can I collect? | You can set the maximum number of posts per run, up to 1,000,000. The Actor will stop when it reaches that limit or when there are no more posts. |
| What data do I get for each post? | Each post is returned as a flat row with fields like text, timestamp, and engagement metrics. The exact fields are shown in the sample output. |
| Can I scrape multiple profiles in one run? | Yes. Provide a list of usernames in the input, and the Actor will scrape each one sequentially. |
| How do I avoid getting blocked? | The Actor uses Camoufox and residential proxies to mimic real user behavior and reduce the risk of blocks. |
| What formats can I export the data to? | You can export the results to CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML directly from the Apify platform. |
| Can I schedule this Actor to run regularly? | Yes. You can set up a schedule in Apify to run the Actor at intervals, such as daily or weekly. |
| Is this Actor legal to use? | You should only scrape public data and comply with Threads' terms of service and applicable laws. The Actor does not bypass any authentication. |
| What if a username doesn't exist? | The Actor will skip that username and continue with the others. You can check the run log for details. |

### Related actors

Browse the full [ParseForge collection](https://apify.com/parseforge?fpr=vmoqkp) for more scrapers.

🆘 **Need help?** Email parseforge@protonmail.com with your run ID, your input, and what you expected.

⚠️ **Disclaimer.** This Actor is unofficial and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Meta Platforms, Inc. It collects only publicly available data. You are responsible for using the collected data in compliance with the source's terms of service and applicable data-protection laws, including GDPR, CCPA, and PIPL. Do not use it to collect personal data unlawfully.

# Actor input Schema

## `maxItems` (type: `integer`):

Maximum number of posts to collect per run.

## `usernames` (type: `array`):

Threads usernames (without the @). Examples: zuck, mosseri, openai.

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "maxItems": 10,
  "usernames": [
    "zuck",
    "mosseri",
    "openai",
    "mkbhd",
    "apify",
    "instagram",
    "threads",
    "nytimes",
    "cnn",
    "theverge",
    "techcrunch",
    "wired",
    "garyvee",
    "sahilbloom"
  ]
}
```

# Actor output Schema

## `overview` (type: `string`):

No description

# 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 = {
    "maxItems": 10,
    "usernames": [
        "zuck",
        "mosseri",
        "openai",
        "mkbhd",
        "apify",
        "instagram",
        "threads",
        "nytimes",
        "cnn",
        "theverge",
        "techcrunch",
        "wired",
        "garyvee",
        "sahilbloom"
    ]
};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("parseforge/threads-search-scraper").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 = {
    "maxItems": 10,
    "usernames": [
        "zuck",
        "mosseri",
        "openai",
        "mkbhd",
        "apify",
        "instagram",
        "threads",
        "nytimes",
        "cnn",
        "theverge",
        "techcrunch",
        "wired",
        "garyvee",
        "sahilbloom",
    ],
}

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("parseforge/threads-search-scraper").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 '{
  "maxItems": 10,
  "usernames": [
    "zuck",
    "mosseri",
    "openai",
    "mkbhd",
    "apify",
    "instagram",
    "threads",
    "nytimes",
    "cnn",
    "theverge",
    "techcrunch",
    "wired",
    "garyvee",
    "sahilbloom"
  ]
}' |
apify call parseforge/threads-search-scraper --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

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

```

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/akCwM7C41nrR70Bjd/builds/D0eXcAXPoM1H2EOri/openapi.json