# Threads Search Post Scraper (`dacoder/threads-search-post-scraper`) Actor Enter a search query and get the latest posts from Threads. Perfect for regular media monitoring. - **URL**: https://apify.com/dacoder/threads-search-post-scraper.md - **Developed by:** [Da Coder](https://apify.com/dacoder) (community) - **Categories:** Social media - **Stats:** 567 total users, 6 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 21 bookmarks - **User rating**: 2.82 out of 5 stars ## Pricing $24.00/month + usage To use this Actor, you pay a monthly rental fee to the developer. The rent is subtracted from your prepaid usage every month after the free trial period.You also pay for the Apify platform usage, which gets cheaper the higher Apify subscription plan you have. Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#rental-actors ## What's an Apify Actor? Actors are a software tools running on the Apify platform, for all kinds of web data extraction and automation use cases. In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours, and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store. In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server. Actors are written with capital "A". ## How to integrate an Actor? If asked about integration, you help developers integrate Actors into their projects. You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready. The best way to integrate Actors is as follows. In JavaScript/TypeScript projects, use official [JavaScript/TypeScript client](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js.md): ```bash npm install apify-client ``` In Python projects, use official [Python client library](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python.md): ```bash pip install apify-client ``` In shell scripts, use [Apify CLI](https://docs.apify.com/cli/docs.md): ````bash # MacOS / Linux curl -fsSL https://apify.com/install-cli.sh | bash # Windows irm https://apify.com/install-cli.ps1 | iex ```bash In AI frameworks, you might use the [Apify MCP server](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/mcp.md). If your project is in a different language, use the [REST API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2.md). For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below. For more details, see Apify documentation as [Markdown index](https://docs.apify.com/llms.txt) and [Markdown full-text](https://docs.apify.com/llms-full.txt). # README ## Threads Search Post Scraper > **Update (11th December 2025): Authentication Now Required** > > Threads has restricted public access to search results. This scraper now requires your Threads session cookies to authenticate. See [Cookie Setup](#cookie-setup) below. > > **Tip:** We recommend using a secondary Threads account and [Apify's proxy setup](https://docs.apify.com/platform/proxy) to avoid any potential issues with your primary account. ### What It Does Enter a search query and retrieve the latest posts from Threads. This scraper gathers the most recent posts related to your query, returning approximately 10-20 posts per search. ### Why Use It? Ideal for media monitoring - track mentions of an individual, company, product, or any keyword of your choice. --- ### Cookie Setup Since Threads requires authentication to access search results, you'll need to provide your session cookies. #### Step 1: Install a Cookie Export Extension - **Chrome**: [Cookie-Editor](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/cookie-editor/hlkenndednhfkekhgcdicdfddnkalmdm) - **Firefox**: [Cookie-Editor](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/cookie-editor/) - **Edge**: [Cookie-Editor](https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com/addons/detail/cookie-editor/ajfboaconbpkglpfanbmlfgojgndmhmc) #### Step 2: Export Your Cookies 1. Go to [threads.net](https://www.threads.net) and make sure you're logged in 2. Click the cookie extension icon in your browser toolbar 3. Click **"Export"** or **"Export as JSON"** 4. Copy the entire JSON output #### Step 3: Paste into the Actor Input Paste the copied JSON into the **"Threads Cookies (JSON Array)"** input field when running the scraper. #### What Your Cookies Should Look Like The exported JSON should be an array of cookie objects: ```json [ { "name": "sessionid", "value": "abc123...", "domain": ".threads.net" }, { "name": "csrftoken", "value": "xyz789...", "domain": ".threads.net" } ] ```` #### Cookie Expiration Your cookies remain valid as long as you stay logged into Threads in your browser (typically several months). If the scraper stops working, export fresh cookies. *** ### Troubleshooting #### "No search results found" Your session cookies may have expired. Export fresh cookies from your browser while logged into Threads. *** ### Input Parameters | Parameter | Type | Required | Description | |-----------|------|----------|-------------| | `searchQuery` | string | Yes | The search term to look for on Threads | | `cookies` | array | Yes | Your Threads session cookies as JSON array (see setup above) | ### Sample Output The scraper returns the full post data from Threads: ```json { "post_url": "https://www.threads.com/@cnbc/post/DSPPJWfjhVx", "pk": "3787312424966559089", "user": { "pk": "63466771125", "username": "cnbc", "full_name": "CNBC", "profile_pic_url": "https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/...", "is_verified": true }, "caption": { "text": "The average American now holds onto their smartphone for 29 months..." }, "text_post_app_info": { "direct_reply_count": 29, "repost_count": 0, "quote_count": 2, "share_info": { ... }, "link_preview_attachment": { "title": "Americans are holding onto devices longer than ever", "url": "https://cnb.cx/...", "image_url": "https://..." } }, "code": "DSPPJWfjhVx", "like_count": 6, "taken_at": 1765702858, "media_type": 19, "image_versions2": { ... }, "video_versions": null } ``` ### Limitations - Returns approximately 10-20 posts per search (platform limitation) - Requires valid session cookies for authentication - Cookies must be refreshed if your Threads session expires # Actor input Schema ## `searchQuery` (type: `string`): The query you want to search for. ## `cookies` (type: `array`): Your Threads session cookies exported as JSON array. Required for authentication. See README for instructions. ## `proxyConfiguration` (type: `object`): Optional. If using proxies with residential option, select a country matching your Threads account location to avoid session issues. ## Actor input object example ```json { "searchQuery": "Mark Zuckerberg", "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": false } } ``` # 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 '' with your token const client = new ApifyClient({ token: '', }); // Prepare Actor input const input = { "searchQuery": "Mark Zuckerberg", "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": false } }; // Run the Actor and wait for it to finish const run = await client.actor("dacoder/threads-search-post-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 '' with your token. client = ApifyClient("") # Prepare the Actor input run_input = { "searchQuery": "Mark Zuckerberg", "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": False }, } # Run the Actor and wait for it to finish run = client.actor("dacoder/threads-search-post-scraper").call(run_input=run_input) # Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any) print("💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/" + run["defaultDatasetId"]) for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items(): print(item) # 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start ``` ## CLI example ```bash echo '{ "searchQuery": "Mark Zuckerberg", "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": false } }' | apify call dacoder/threads-search-post-scraper --silent --output-dataset ``` ## MCP server setup ```json { "mcpServers": { "apify": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "mcp-remote", "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=dacoder/threads-search-post-scraper", "--header", "Authorization: Bearer " ] } } } ``` ## OpenAPI specification ```json { "openapi": "3.0.1", "info": { "title": "Threads Search Post Scraper", "description": "Enter a search query and get the latest posts from Threads. Perfect for regular media monitoring.", "version": "1.0", "x-build-id": "hjq86ttuiuctE2Oht" }, "servers": [ { "url": "https://api.apify.com/v2" } ], "paths": { "/acts/dacoder~threads-search-post-scraper/run-sync-get-dataset-items": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-get-dataset-items-dacoder-threads-search-post-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for its completion, and returns Actor's dataset items in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } }, "/acts/dacoder~threads-search-post-scraper/runs": { "post": { "operationId": "runs-sync-dacoder-threads-search-post-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor and returns information about the initiated run in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK", "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/runsResponseSchema" } } } } } } }, "/acts/dacoder~threads-search-post-scraper/run-sync": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-dacoder-threads-search-post-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for completion, and returns the OUTPUT from Key-value store in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } } }, "components": { "schemas": { "inputSchema": { "type": "object", "required": [ "searchQuery", "cookies" ], "properties": { "searchQuery": { "title": "Search Query", "type": "string", "description": "The query you want to search for." }, "cookies": { "title": "Threads Cookies (JSON Array)", "minItems": 1, "type": "array", "description": "Your Threads session cookies exported as JSON array. Required for authentication. See README for instructions." }, "proxyConfiguration": { "title": "Proxy configuration", "type": "object", "description": "Optional. If using proxies with residential option, select a country matching your Threads account location to avoid session issues.", "default": { "useApifyProxy": false } } } }, "runsResponseSchema": { "type": "object", "properties": { "data": { "type": "object", "properties": { "id": { "type": "string" }, "actId": { "type": "string" }, "userId": { "type": "string" }, "startedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "finishedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "status": { "type": "string", "example": "READY" }, "meta": { "type": "object", "properties": { "origin": { "type": "string", "example": "API" }, "userAgent": { "type": "string" } } }, "stats": { "type": "object", "properties": { "inputBodyLen": { "type": "integer", "example": 2000 }, "rebootCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "restartCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "resurrectCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "computeUnits": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } }, "options": { "type": "object", "properties": { "build": { "type": "string", "example": "latest" }, "timeoutSecs": { "type": "integer", "example": 300 }, "memoryMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 1024 }, "diskMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 2048 } } }, "buildId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultKeyValueStoreId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultDatasetId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultRequestQueueId": { "type": "string" }, "buildNumber": { "type": "string", "example": "1.0.0" }, "containerUrl": { "type": "string" }, "usage": { "type": "object", "properties": { "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 1 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_SERPS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } }, "usageTotalUsd": { "type": "number", "example": 0.00005 }, "usageUsd": { "type": "object", "properties": { "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": { "type": "number", "example": 0.00005 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_SERPS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } } } } } } } } } ```