# Snapchat Ads Scraper \[PPR] (`zadexinho/snapchat-ads-scraper`) Actor

Extract commercial ads from Snapchat's Ads Gallery across 27 EU countries. Search by advertiser name, filter by country, date range, and ad status. Returns ad ID, headline, impressions, creative type, CTA, campaign dates, and media URLs. No login required.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/zadexinho/snapchat-ads-scraper.md
- **Developed by:** [zadexinho](https://apify.com/zadexinho) (community)
- **Categories:** Social media, Lead generation, Automation
- **Stats:** 45 total users, 8 monthly users, 98.5% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks
- **User rating**: No ratings yet

## Pricing

from $2.00 / 1,000 results

This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events.

Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#pay-per-event

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For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below.

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# README

## Snapchat Ads Scraper

Snapchat Ads Scraper extracts commercial ads from Snapchat's Ads Gallery — the EU-mandated transparency archive covering ads shown to users across 27 European countries. It accepts an advertiser name and returns ad ID, advertiser name, brand, ad account, headline, call to action, total and country-specific impression counts, ad type, creative type, campaign start date, review status, and media URLs where available.

### What data can you extract?

| Field | Example |
|-------|---------|
| **Ad ID** | `1043c3dc-b78f-432e-8208-34ac81706787` |
| **Advertiser** | `Nike, Inc.` |
| **Brand** | `Nike` |
| **Ad Account** | `Nike EMEA - Initiative - Marketplace` |
| **Headline** | `Jetzt auf Nike.com` |
| **Call to Action** | `SHOP NOW` |
| **Impressions (Total)** | `18,819,708` |
| **Impressions (Country)** | `18,819,708` |
| **Status** | `ACTIVE` or `PAUSED` |
| **Review Status** | `APPROVED` |
| **Ad Type** | `REMOTE_WEBPAGE`, `STORY`, `LENS_REMOTE_WEBPAGE`, `COLLECTION` |
| **Creative Type** | `WEB_VIEW`, `COMPOSITE`, `LENS_WEB_VIEW` |
| **Campaign Start** | `2024-11-12` |
| **Media Type** | `DYNAMIC`, `VIDEO`, `IMAGE`, `LENS_PACKAGE` |
| **Media URL** | CDN link (available for DYNAMIC ads) |
| **Profile Logo** | Advertiser logo URL |

### How to scrape Snapchat ads

1. Enter the advertiser or brand name in the **Search Query** field (e.g., `Nike`, `Zalando`)
2. Select the EU **Country** — defaults to Germany (`DE`)
3. Optionally set **Start Date** / **End Date** to narrow by campaign activity period (YYYY-MM-DD)
4. Optionally filter by **Ad Status**: `ACTIVE` (running) or `PAUSED` (stopped)
5. Set **Max Results** to control output volume (default: 100)
6. Click **Start** — results appear in the dataset as ads are collected

### How much does it cost?

Pricing is per ad scraped.

| Ads | FREE tier |
|-----|-----------|
| 100 | $0.20 |
| 500 | $1.00 |
| 1,000 | $2.00 |
| 5,000 | $10.00 |
| 10,000 | $20.00 |

Volume discounts on BRONZE, SILVER, and GOLD plans.

### Use cases

- **Competitive intelligence** — See which ads any brand runs across 27 EU countries
- **Ad creative research** — Analyze headlines, CTAs, and ad formats by industry
- **Campaign tracking** — Monitor when advertisers launch and pause campaigns
- **Market analysis** — Compare advertising activity across EU countries
- **Brand monitoring** — Track competitor ad presence over time
- **Media planning** — Benchmark impression volumes for budget estimation
- **Compliance auditing** — Verify advertiser claims against actual published ad content

### Input

| Parameter | Type | Required | Default | Description |
|-----------|------|----------|---------|-------------|
| `search` | string | Yes | — | Advertiser or brand name (e.g., "Nike", "Zalando") |
| `country` | string | No | `DE` | EU country code — 27 countries supported |
| `startDate` | string | No | — | Campaign activity start (YYYY-MM-DD) |
| `endDate` | string | No | — | Campaign activity end (YYYY-MM-DD) |
| `status` | string | No | — | `ACTIVE` or `PAUSED` |
| `maxItems` | integer | No | `100` | Maximum ads to return (1–10,000) |
| `proxyConfiguration` | object | No | Datacenter | Proxy settings |

### Output example

```json
{
  "adId": "1043c3dc-b78f-432e-8208-34ac81706787",
  "adType": "REMOTE_WEBPAGE",
  "creativeType": "WEB_VIEW",
  "advertiserName": "Nike, Inc.",
  "brandName": "Nike",
  "adAccountName": "Nike EMEA - Initiative - Marketplace",
  "headline": "Jetzt auf Nike.com",
  "callToAction": "SHOP NOW",
  "impressionsTotal": 18819708,
  "impressionsCountry": 18819708,
  "status": "ACTIVE",
  "reviewStatus": "APPROVED",
  "campaignStartDate": "2024-11-12",
  "mediaType": "DYNAMIC",
  "mediaUrl": "https://cf-st.sc-cdn.net/d/C3CFWTMYLi...",
  "profileLogoUrl": "https://cf-st.sc-cdn.net/aps/bolt/...",
  "country": "DE",
  "url": "https://adsgallery.snap.com/?advertiser=Nike&country=DE",
  "scrapedAt": "2026-02-22T13:48:46Z"
}
```

### Tips

- **Search by legal entity name** — Ads are indexed under the paying advertiser's legal name (e.g., "Nike, Inc." not "Nike"). If you get 0 results, try variations or check the Ads Gallery directly.
- **Date filters use activity period, not start date** — `startDate`/`endDate` returns ads active during that window, not ads that started within it.
- **`mediaUrl` is available for DYNAMIC-type ads only** — VIDEO, IMAGE, and LENS\_PACKAGE types do not expose direct media URLs via the Ads Gallery.
- **For 1,000+ ads, request in batches** — Keep `maxItems` at 200–500 per run to avoid partial results from API rate limits.

### FAQ

**Why EU countries only?**
Snapchat's Ads Gallery exists under the EU Digital Services Act (DSA), which requires large platforms to publish a searchable ad archive for ads shown to EU users.

**How far back does the data go?**
The Ads Gallery covers approximately the last 12 months.

**Do I need a Snapchat account?**
No. All data is publicly accessible without authentication.

**What if I get 0 results?**
Try the advertiser's full legal name (e.g., "adidas AG" instead of "Adidas"), or search in a different country where the brand may have more activity.

### Limitations

- EU countries only (27 member states)
- Last 12 months of ad data
- `mediaUrl` populated only for DYNAMIC-type ads
- Large requests may return partial results due to API rate limits
- No campaign end date available (API limitation)

# Actor input Schema

## `search` (type: `string`):

Advertiser or brand name to search for. Example: 'Nike', 'Adidas', 'Zalando'.

## `country` (type: `string`):

EU country to search ads in.

## `startDate` (type: `string`):

Show ads starting from this date. Format: YYYY-MM-DD. Ads Gallery covers the last 12 months.

## `endDate` (type: `string`):

Show ads up to this date. Format: YYYY-MM-DD.

## `status` (type: `string`):

Filter by ad delivery status.

## `maxItems` (type: `integer`):

Maximum number of ads to return. Each ad costs $0.002. Example: 100 ads = $0.20, 1000 ads = $2.00.

## `proxyConfiguration` (type: `object`):

Proxy configuration for accessing Snap's Ads Gallery API. Datacenter proxies work well. Residential proxies may get rate-limited.

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "search": "Nike",
  "country": "DE",
  "maxItems": 100,
  "proxyConfiguration": {
    "useApifyProxy": true
  }
}
```

# 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 '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token
const client = new ApifyClient({
    token: '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>',
});

// Prepare Actor input
const input = {
    "search": "Nike"
};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("zadexinho/snapchat-ads-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 '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token.
client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_API_TOKEN>")

# Prepare the Actor input
run_input = { "search": "Nike" }

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("zadexinho/snapchat-ads-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 '{
  "search": "Nike"
}' |
apify call zadexinho/snapchat-ads-scraper --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "command": "npx",
            "args": [
                "mcp-remote",
                "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=zadexinho/snapchat-ads-scraper",
                "--header",
                "Authorization: Bearer <YOUR_API_TOKEN>"
            ]
        }
    }
}

```

## OpenAPI specification

Download the OpenAPI definition: https://api.apify.com/v2/actors/PrcdmOeI6yYB6WHrK/builds/N5T61f99t7qBqKkyz/openapi.json