🎬 Facebook Video & Reels Play Count Scraper

🚀 Overview

Facebook Video & Reels Play Count Scraper is a powerful and affordable Apify actor designed to extract valuable metadata from Facebook Videos and Reels.

Simply provide one or multiple Facebook Video or Reel URLs and receive structured data including:

✅ Play Count

✅ View Count Text

✅ Video ID

✅ Caption / Description

✅ Full HD Thumbnail URL

✅ Status Information

This actor is optimized for:

• ⚡ Fast execution
• 🛡️ High stability
• 💰 Low-cost scraping
• 📊 Bulk URL processing
• 🔄 Reliable retries
• 🌎 Worldwide Facebook video support

Whether you're a marketer, researcher, content creator, analyst, agency, or developer, this actor helps you collect Facebook video insights quickly and efficiently.

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🔍 Keywords

Facebook Video Scraper, Facebook Reels Scraper, Facebook Video Play Count, Facebook Reels Play Count, Facebook Video Analytics, Facebook Video Metadata, Facebook Reels Metadata, Facebook Video Views Scraper, Facebook Video Data Extractor, Facebook Reel Data Extractor, Facebook Video Statistics, Facebook Reel Statistics, Facebook Video Insights, Facebook Video Monitoring, Facebook Video Research, Facebook Video Tracking, Facebook Reels Tracking, Facebook Video Intelligence, Facebook Content Analytics, Facebook Video Engagement.

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✨ Why Use This Actor?

Facebook videos and reels generate massive engagement every day.

Manually checking video performance is slow and inefficient.

This actor automates the process and allows you to:

• Monitor video popularity
• Track reel performance
• Analyze viral content
• Collect video statistics
• Build reporting dashboards
• Compare multiple videos
• Store historical performance data
• Support business intelligence workflows

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🔥 Main Features

🎥 Extract Facebook Video Data

Supports:

• Facebook Reels
• Facebook Watch URLs
• Facebook Video URLs
• Shared Video Links
• Public Facebook Video Pages

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📈 Extract Play Count

Retrieve the current play/view count available for the video.

Useful for:

• Viral content analysis
• Performance tracking
• Trend detection
• Engagement reporting

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🆔 Extract Video ID

Every Facebook video contains a unique ID.

The actor extracts and returns this identifier for easier data organization and tracking.

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📝 Extract Caption

Retrieve the video caption or description when available.

Useful for:

• Content analysis
• AI processing
• Keyword extraction
• Sentiment analysis
• Marketing research

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🖼️ Extract Full HD Thumbnail

Obtain the highest-quality thumbnail URL available.

Perfect for:

• Media libraries
• Dashboards
• Content previews
• Asset management

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🔄 Automatic Retry System

Occasionally Facebook may temporarily fail to return complete information.

The actor automatically retries requests to improve reliability.

If any URL occasionally misses data, simply rerun the actor and the correct data is usually retrieved successfully.

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📦 Bulk URL Support

Submit one URL or thousands of URLs in a single run.

Ideal for:

• Agencies
• Researchers
• Marketing teams
• Data collection pipelines

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🌍 Supported URL Formats

The actor supports various Facebook video formats.

Reel URL

https://www.facebook.com/reel/943131928534957

Shared Reel URL

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/18hz5BQTet/

Watch URL

https://www.facebook.com/watch?v=1390942842608591

Shared Video URL

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/16Sz39SU12/

Video Page URL

https://www.facebook.com/page/videos/123456789012345

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📥 Input

Single URL Example

{
  "startUrls": [
    {
      "url": "https://www.facebook.com/reel/943131928534957"
    }
  ]
}

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Multiple URLs Example

{
  "startUrls": [
    {
      "url": "https://www.facebook.com/reel/943131928534957"
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.facebook.com/watch?v=1390942842608591"
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.facebook.com/share/v/16Sz39SU12/"
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.facebook.com/watch.bongo/videos/1554978985535088"
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.facebook.com/iaumreview/videos/%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%AB%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%B7%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%A7%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%B2-%E0%B8%8B%E0%B8%B7%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%AD-%E0%B8%97%E0%B8%B5%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%B5-tcl-qled-smarttv-%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B8%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%99-t6g-%E0%B9%84%E0%B8%94%E0%B9%89%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%A2-inspiregreatness-tv-4k-go/1228808328004105"
    }
  ]
}

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📤 Output

Each Facebook URL produces one output item.

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Output Example

{
    "source_url": "https://www.facebook.com/reel/943131928534957",
    "caption": "Amazing video content",
    "full_hd_thumb_url": "https://example.com/image.jpg",
    "video_id": "943131928534957",
    "play_count": 7945000,
    "play_count_text": "7.9M views",
    "status": "ok"
}

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📚 Output Fields Explained

source_url

Original Facebook video URL submitted by the user.

Example

https://www.facebook.com/reel/943131928534957

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caption

Video caption or description.

Example

This video is going viral!

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full_hd_thumb_url

Highest-quality thumbnail image URL available.

Example

https://example.com/thumbnail.jpg

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video_id

Unique Facebook video identifier.

Example

943131928534957

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play_count

Raw numerical play count.

Example

7945000

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play_count_text

Human-readable play count.

Example

7.9M views

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status

Processing result status.

Possible Values

Status	Meaning
ok	Data extracted successfully
play_count_not_found	Play count unavailable
invalid_video_id	Video ID could not be detected
error	Request failed

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🎯 Use Cases

Social Media Monitoring

Track Facebook reel performance over time.

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Competitor Analysis

Monitor competitor videos and compare engagement.

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Viral Content Discovery

Identify trending videos based on play counts.

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Content Research

Collect captions and metadata for analysis.

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Marketing Analytics

Build dashboards and reports from Facebook video data.

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AI & Machine Learning

Use captions and engagement metrics as input data.

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Lead Generation Research

Understand which content performs best within a niche.

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💡 Best Practices

Use Public Videos

Public videos generally provide the best results.

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Verify URLs

Ensure Facebook URLs are valid before running.

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Process in Batches

For large jobs, split URLs into manageable batches.

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Rerun Missing Results

If a URL occasionally returns incomplete information:

1. Run the actor again.
2. Facebook often returns the missing data correctly on a subsequent attempt.

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Monitor Status Values

Check the status field to identify any problematic URLs.

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⚠️ Common Issues & Solutions

Play Count Not Found

Possible Causes

• Facebook temporarily restricted access
• Video metadata unavailable
• Facebook page issue

Solution

Run the actor again.

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Invalid Video ID

Possible Causes

• Unsupported URL
• Broken URL
• Removed video

Solution

Verify the Facebook URL.

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Empty Caption

Possible Causes

• Video has no caption
• Caption is unavailable

Solution

No action required.

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Empty Thumbnail URL

Possible Causes

• Thumbnail unavailable
• Facebook did not expose image metadata

Solution

Retry later.

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📊 Example Dataset Output

[
  {
    "source_url": "https://www.facebook.com/reel/943131928534957",
    "caption": "Everyone wants a piece. Let’s GO! \n\n#LEGO #LEGOFootball #FIFAWorldCup #EveryoneWantsAPiece",
    "full_hd_thumb_url": "https://scontent.fman4-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t51.71878-10/685236290_1645454473367246_863408598791303704_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_tt6&cstp=mx640x1136&ctp=s960x960&_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=50ce42&_nc_ohc=lMkZFAIHLZQQ7kNvwH2DDox&_nc_oc=AdpQWDE461G1ASF1jutGGgjpaxwvPfp6ESw378cCkg92hZg0glTxllDjRrt1ObakMQzR5KebjO9qMJyA0K8llLZ9&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent.fman4-2.fna&_nc_gid=zSGgvzDqCG-w_CuhmzvvQQ&_nc_ss=7f289&oh=00_AQFVq3DWY2SHV_WfcedlpbFLBd4SOhrhwnIc_EE-eLq-4w&oe=6A727C85",
    "video_id": "943131928534957",
    "play_count": 14000000,
    "play_count_text": "14.0M views",
    "status": "ok"
  },
  {
    "source_url": "https://www.facebook.com/share/r/18hz5BQTet/",
    "caption": "Here's to those who make others better. \n\nPor los que hacen mejores a los demás.\n\n#ad #lowespartner #LowesMessi",
    "full_hd_thumb_url": "https://scontent.flim16-3.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t15.5256-10/690937749_1558951162682487_2467192864933970228_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_tt6&cstp=mx1080x1920&ctp=s960x960&_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=be8305&_nc_ohc=fTmRPe4SWR8Q7kNvwGIEZ0J&_nc_oc=Adr2Z44yDXka-Puu3InYOOeVqq9Z3_mZtk7nVrWZDjpKOb00dr7r69giriF0pFmZG_I&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent.flim16-3.fna&_nc_gid=cuflLPPTz8GEAE_aC40sWQ&_nc_ss=7f289&oh=00_AQFH3qapShWHy4h4BuKM15ikKFsgLIyvPDUXFJ8B6z3bgA&oe=6A72770C",
    "video_id": "1306448491672610",
    "play_count": 12000000,
    "play_count_text": "12.0M views",
    "status": "ok"
  },
  {
    "source_url": "https://www.facebook.com/watch?v=1390942842608591",
    "caption": "Related videos",
    "full_hd_thumb_url": "https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t15.5256-10/593087657_825254663710910_920265379496328503_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_tt6&cstp=mx432x768&ctp=s432x768&_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=be8305&_nc_ohc=tNgbqxMSk1oQ7kNvwEnwquw&_nc_oc=AdqRNeL5M_lQlM1TL6A9LoRn4r1KBQYw8AruVF29vYrGJmpreCYeQxqcW2SENzO6OFwwo4slYB8k3emGfHAwJv_6&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&_nc_gid=EGJWD3co0yfrTaAZuDyKSg&_nc_ss=7f289&oh=00_AQEOU2ABRtwZx7iSGZnf1hvx1cgfvb2E3x0as_zu6WPtqg&oe=6A726868",
    "video_id": "1390942842608591",
    "play_count": 550239,
    "play_count_text": "550.2K views",
    "status": "ok"
  },
  {
    "source_url": "https://www.facebook.com/share/v/16Sz39SU12/",
    "caption": "Steppenwolf rediscovered the Anti-Life Equation that Darkseid had forgotten on Earth\n#DC #JusticeLeague #movies #shortsvideos",
    "full_hd_thumb_url": "https://scontent.fkdt3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t15.5256-10/551826820_1443410760048778_7695319258178519734_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_tt6&cstp=mx360x480&ctp=s360x480&_nc_cat=100&_nc_map=urlgen_bucketless&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=be8305&_nc_ohc=A6oTzjC9UsYQ7kNvwHZVKpO&_nc_oc=AdpT9TGFeG3xYMmVciIvQIJ7mqSFSIO02BuobduKyWoZYEgK3q1Zd6wD_CCKCOJFkbiGfBrPLvCZTHEK2atJ47aG&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent.fkdt3-1.fna&_nc_gid=wd_99ojVYOwed6MnOhTaEA&_nc_ss=7f289&oh=00_AQHIKC4banLN_aTJad5gADNRUR-4-5YHh-E1AD8Fbl3ZYw&oe=6A727EC1",
    "video_id": "1443408883382299",
    "play_count": 8174311,
    "play_count_text": "8.2M views",
    "status": "ok"
  },
  {
    "source_url": "https://www.facebook.com/watch.bongo/videos/1554978985535088",
    "caption": "একটি পান সারা রাতের ঘুম কেড়ে নিলো!\n'সলিড পলিটিক্স'' মুভিটি দেখুন: https://tu.bongobd.com/S-P\n\n#movie #cinema #banglamovie #tamilmoviebangla #tamilmovie #moviecrimescene",
    "full_hd_thumb_url": "https://scontent.fhkg4-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t15.5256-10/587029534_1323789989064801_6650720235852369653_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_tt6&cstp=mx1080x1080&ctp=s960x960&_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=be8305&_nc_ohc=A0EHziGZCw4Q7kNvwHnYXSy&_nc_oc=Adqf4HFODrxgJ0sL2jlUTwF2LVG_0s_0evWQl9wji64tdXKlkeHLwUmJJq8hIbuO-MM&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent.fhkg4-2.fna&_nc_gid=T5Z2MYshtekyy0SaxRlC9Q&_nc_ss=7f289&oh=00_AQGaHSQ6vw2txybv4RQL1GpyQ9zYyLHg_iinEt476I1Uxg&oe=6A7287F6",
    "video_id": "1554978985535088",
    "play_count": 3271118,
    "play_count_text": "3.3M views",
    "status": "ok"
  },
  {
    "source_url": "https://www.facebook.com/iaumreview/videos/%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%AB%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%B7%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%A7%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%B2-%E0%B8%8B%E0%B8%B7%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%AD-%E0%B8%97%E0%B8%B5%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%B5-tcl-qled-smarttv-%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B8%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%99-t6g-%E0%B9%84%E0%B8%94%E0%B9%89%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%A2-inspiregreatness-tv-4k-go/1228808328004105",
    "caption": "งบหมื่นกว่า ซื้อ #ทีวี #TCL #QLED #SmartTV รุ่น T6G ได้เลย 🔥 #InspireGreatness #TV #4K #GoogleTV",
    "full_hd_thumb_url": "https://scontent.faux2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t15.5256-10/629785387_1225579425821730_803979583857606311_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_tt6&cstp=mx1080x1920&ctp=s960x960&_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=50ce42&_nc_ohc=VmZFmNQkXnIQ7kNvwHJxlAl&_nc_oc=AdrPDIHDrHsOM1YXZgcQlOvf-a6ySj1848IsReKPi01iQ2cOIuZaZpS_4UwrDXYhlTI&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent.faux2-1.fna&_nc_gid=2jPUSkomVkOKUueoRhz2_Q&_nc_ss=7f289&oh=00_AQHX-KuXlCAp38P2YegvwEVocILxTrTs9DnuDyOSbQeG5w&oe=6A72734F",
    "video_id": "1228808328004105",
    "play_count": 29511,
    "play_count_text": "29.5K views",
    "status": "ok"
  }
]

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🏆 Benefits

✅ Fast Results

✅ Stable Performance

✅ Low Cost

✅ Bulk URL Support

✅ Facebook Reels Support

✅ Facebook Video Support

✅ Structured JSON Output

✅ Easy Integration

✅ Marketing Intelligence

✅ Competitive Analysis

✅ Trend Monitoring

✅ Research Ready

✅ Dashboard Friendly

✅ Automation Friendly

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📧 Support

If you experience any issues or have feature requests, please use the Apify Issues tab.

You can also contact:

alphascraper69@gmail.com

We actively improve the actor and appreciate all feedback.

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⭐ Final Notes

This actor is designed to provide fast, affordable, and reliable extraction of Facebook Video and Reels play count data.

Simply submit your Facebook URLs and receive structured metadata ready for analytics, reporting, monitoring, automation, and research workflows.

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