Export Facebook Search Scraper Results to CSV
Export posts and profiles from Facebook Search Scraper — a practical guide with a ready-to-run configuration and structured output.
Sometimes the deliverable is just a clean spreadsheet — the scrape is the hard part. Thirdwatch's Facebook Search Scraper turns Facebook Search Scraper into structured posts and profiles — the fields you need, ready to export.
Skip the setup: Run this as a ready-to-go task on Apify — pre-loaded with the configuration from this guide.
Why export posts and profiles
CSV is still the universal interchange format — analysts, clients, and dashboards all read it. Getting there means collecting the rows first.
One run produces a dataset you can download as CSV or Excel directly from the console.
The scraper handles the extraction details so a short input list in means usable posts and profiles out.
How does this compare to the alternatives?
| Approach | Cost model | Coverage | Effort |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual browsing and copy-paste | Free | Whatever you can read | Doesn't scale |
| Custom one-off script | Your infra and maintenance | One brittle path | You own the upkeep |
| Thirdwatch Facebook Search Scraper | Pay per result row | Structured posts and profiles at scale | One run |
Why this Actor
- Purpose-built for this source —
modein, structured rows out. - Pay per result — no subscriptions, free tier to test.
- Dataset output exports as JSON, CSV, Excel, or via API.
- Schedulable — save the task and run it daily or weekly.
- Part of the Thirdwatch portfolio — 140+ public Actors maintained as a fleet.
How to do it in 3 steps
Step 1: Configure the input
Set the inputs as shown below — mode takes the targets, the optional fields bound run size — start small and scale.
Step 2: Run the Actor
Run it from the console, the API, or the linked saved task. One dataset row is written per posts and profile.
Step 3: Use the output
Each row carries the fields this source exposes (title, url, description).
{
"mode": "page_posts",
"maxResults": 20
}Each dataset row looks like:
{
"title": "\u2026",
"url": "\u2026",
"description": "\u2026"
}What to watch for
Results reflect what's publicly visible at run time. Very large pulls take proportionally longer; bound them with the max/limit fields. For audience research and monitoring, scheduled small runs beat occasional giant ones.
Related use cases
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- Compare Posts And Profiles Across Facebook Search Scraper at Scale
- All Thirdwatch use-case guides
Run the Facebook Search Scraper on Apify Store — pay per result, free to try, no credit card to test.
Frequently asked questions
What does Facebook Search Scraper return?
One dataset row per posts and profile — with the fields shown in the sample output. Export as JSON, CSV, or Excel.
How do I control run size?
`mode` selects the targets and the max/limit fields bound how many rows come back. Start small, then scale.
Can I run this on a schedule?
Yes — save it as a task and attach a schedule in Apify Console for daily/weekly pulls.
Is this data public?
The Actor collects publicly visible data only — the same information a logged-out visitor sees.
What formats can I export?
JSON, CSV, Excel, XML, or direct API access to the dataset — plus webhooks and integrations.
What if a run returns fewer rows than expected?
The source limits some results; retry once, and widen the query or filters if the target surface is genuinely thin.
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