Octoparse Web Scraping Blog
Articles about web scraping, data extraction, web scraping tools, data analysis, big data, and related topics.
9 Web Scraping Challenges in 2026 You Should Know
Abigail Jones You may see web scraping break down sometimes and meet all kinds of problems during the try. What are the reasons? Here are the main challenges you may face and tips about how to solve these problems.
2025-12-31T16:39:23+00:00 · 6 min read
How to Scrape Data from Multiple URLs (No-Code & Python Methods)
Ansel Barrett Learn how to exctract data from multiple URLs from any websites is not difficult. Read this post to learn both coding and non-coding methods.
2025-12-31T13:02:14+00:00 · 5 min read
7 Best CAPTCHA Solvers for Web Scraping in 2026
Nitin Sharma I tested 20+ best CAPTCHA solvers for web scraping, and here are the ones that actually work reliably with Cloudflare, headless browsers, and modern websites.
2025-12-30T18:37:10+00:00 · 6 min read
How to Extract YouTube Video Transcripts in 2026 (No Coding Needed)
Nitin Sharma A practical guide to extract YouTube video transcripts without coding, including bulk extraction, no-code workflows, and automation options.
2025-12-30T15:34:53+00:00 · 8 min read
Twitter Scraper: Easy Steps to Extract Data from Twitter (X.com)
Abigail Jones Learn how to scrape Twitter data—including tweets, comments, URLs, and media—using an easy no-code Twitter scraper. Follow our step-by-step guide to build your crawler fast and effectively.
2025-12-29T11:59:43+00:00 · 6 min read
What Does It Mean to Be GDPR Compliant? A Complete Guide for Web Scrapers
Ansel Barrett GDPR compliance means meeting EU data protection requirements for personal data. Learn the 7 principles, 6 lawful bases, and 8-step checklist for web scrapers, with 2024-2025 enforcement cases updated.
2025-12-26T12:35:57+00:00 · 7 min read
Best Amazon Price History Tracker: We Tested, Here’s #1
Lazar Gugleta Learn three methods to track Amazon price history. We tested Keepa, CamelCamelCamel, Prisync, and Octoparse side-by-side — with full pricing breakdown, step-by-step setup guides, and the exact method that saves you 15+ hours/week.
2025-12-25T11:06:15+00:00 · 7 min read
What Is Infinite Scroll And How to Handle It Efficiently
Ansel Barrett Scraper only returning first page results? Learn why infinite scroll breaks web scrapers and 4 proven methods to extract all data—no coding required.
2025-12-22T17:01:47+00:00 · 5 min read
What 15,000 LYRIQ Owners Say About Driving Modes and Range
Abigail Jones We scraped 15,000+ Reddit and YouTube comments to find out: Sport Mode ranks #6 among range factors. Here's what actually matters.
2025-12-19T11:40:22+00:00 · 6 min read
Price Scraping: How to Track Competitor Pricing Without a Data Team
Abigail Jones Learn how to monitor competitor prices without coding or expensive data feeds. A practical guide to price scraping tools, methods, and getting started fast.
2025-12-18T10:05:42+00:00 · 6 min read
Web Scraping API Basics for Non-Developers
Abigail Jones Learn what web scraping APIs actually do, when to use them vs. other tools, and how to build your first data extraction workflow. No coding hype, just clarity.
2025-12-17T18:19:28+00:00 · 8 min read
How to Diagnose and Fix 405 Method Not Allowed
Abigail Jones Learn why scraping scripts trigger false 405 responses and how browser-based scraping with Octoparse helps handle JavaScript challenges, IP blocks, and retries.
2025-12-16T18:21:51+00:00 · 5 min read
