Web Scraping
Dig deeper into data extraction, see web scraping scenarios in particular industries, and learn how to process scraped data.
278 posts
How to Scrape Twitter Data Without the API (2026)
Abigail Jones Learn how to scrape permitted public Twitter/X data with a no-code tool, the official API, or Python, plus the limits to check before you start.
2026-08-17T04:00:00+00:00 · 13 min read
Social Media Scraping in 2026: Is It Legal, and How Do You Do It?
Abigail Jones Social media scraping explained: is it legal under GDPR/CCPA, which method fits your use case, and how to scrape TikTok, X, YouTube, Reddit & Xiaohongshu data in 2026.
2026-08-14T10:25:48+00:00 · 10 min read
YouTube Comment Scraper: 4 Ways to Export Comments
Ansel Barrett Compare four practical ways to export YouTube comments: an online template, the AgentTools API, Octoparse Desktop, and the official YouTube Data API.
2026-08-11T16:54:00+00:00 · 5 min read
Google Maps Scraping: How to Bypass the 120-Result Limit and Extract Full City Data (2026)
Bertram Xiao Stuck at Google Maps' 120-result cap? Learn Google Maps scraping methods that unlock full city and country coverage, no-code, Python, and API compared, backed by real test data across three countries.
2026-07-21T20:08:17+00:00 · 8 min read
What Is a Web Crawler? How It Works and What It Does
Ansel Barrett Web crawlers find and index pages so search engines know what exists. This guide covers how they work, Googlebot vs GPTBot, the AI crawler blocking debate, and when crawling beats scraping.
2026-06-26T18:52:15+00:00 · 6 min read
10 Best Open Source Web Scrapers & Libraries in 2026 (Python, JS, AI-Native)
Ansel Barrett We tested 10 open source web scrapers in 2026. Honest limitations, GitHub stats, real community issues, and a no-code alternative for when code is not the answer.
2026-06-10T19:29:04+00:00 · 8 min read
How to Do a Social Media Competitor Analysis: A Step-by-Step Guide
Ansel Barrett Learn how to run a social media competitor analysis step by step. Identify competitors, track the right metrics, collect data, and turn findings into action.
2026-06-05T18:58:55+00:00 · 8 min read
Image Scraper: How to Batch Scrape Images from Websites Without the Hassle
Abigail Jones Struggling to bulk download images from websites? This guide covers every free method, from no-code scrapers and browser extensions to Python, for any website, static or dynamic.
2026-06-05T14:35:23+00:00 · 8 min read
What Is Web Scraping? The Complete Guide to Tools, Uses & Legality (2026)
Abigail Jones What is web scraping, is it legal, and how do you start? Learn how it works, which tools to use, and what 65% of AI teams already know about automated data collection.
2026-06-04T16:46:34+00:00 · 12 min read
The Fastest Way to Handle Paginated Pages: Every Type Explained
Ansel Barrett Learn how to handle web scraper pagination: next button, page numbers, infinite scroll, Load More, and AJAX, with step-by-step Octoparse walkthroughs.
2026-06-03T15:17:18+00:00 · 8 min read
Apify vs. Octoparse: The Ultimate Google Maps Scraper Comparison
Lazar Gugleta Apify and Octoparse are two tools for scraping Google Maps. Look at the setup, pricing, anti-bot handling, and data output to find the best tool for both developers and people who do not know how to code.
2026-05-29T18:10:29+00:00 · 7 min read
OpenClaw for Web Scraping: What It Can Do, Where It Falls Short, and How to Fix It With Octoparse MCP (2026)
Nitin Sharma Learn how to use OpenClaw for web scraping: what it actually is, how to set it up, the 3 scraping methods it supports, real limitations you'll hit, and when to connect Octoparse MCP for scale.
2026-05-28T14:13:25+00:00 · 9 min read