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Scrape Facebook Ads Library for competitor creative research
Turn public Meta ads into a dataset of copy, creatives, dates, pages and destination links for structured positioning research.
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Direct answer
How do you download competitor ads from Facebook Ads Library?
Build a search in Meta Ads Library, copy its full URL and use it as a startUrl. Set a limit, retain active ads when relevant and export the Dataset to group messages, formats and calls to action.
The extraction shows what an advertiser publishes; it does not reveal conversions, profitability or private targeting.
- Actor
apify/facebook-ads-scraper- Input
- URL, query and scope limits
- Output
- Ad, page, copy, format, dates and links
- Best for
- Creative and advertising intelligence
- Checked
- July 24, 2026
Actor used
Facebook Ads Library Scraper
Built by Apify. Creative and advertising intelligence.
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Copy-ready setup
Small input for validation
{
"startUrls": [{
"url": "https://www.facebook.com/ads/library/?active_status=active&ad_type=all&country=US&q=running%20shoes"
}],
"resultsLimit": 100,
"activeStatus": "active",
"isDetailsPerAd": true,
"enrichWithEcommerceData": false
}- 01
Build the search
Choose country, status and query in Ads Library.
- 02
Keep the complete URL
Supported filters are carried in the URL.
- 03
Validate 100 ads
Review repeated ads, languages and relevant pages.
- 04
Create comparable categories
Separate promise, proof, offer, format and call to action.
Fields to review
What to check before using the Dataset
| Field | Use and check |
|---|---|
adArchiveId | identify each ad |
pageName | group by advertiser |
snapshot | inspect copy, cards and links |
startDate / endDate | estimate visible duration |
Cost
Estimate the main Free event
E-commerce enrichment is billed separately; the current minimum maximum charge is $0.0058.
Free estimate$0.58
Main event before add-ons and plan credits.
| Public rates by tier | USD |
|---|---|
| Free | $5.80 per 1,000 ads |
| Bronze | $5.00 per 1,000 |
| Gold | $3.40 per 1,000 |
E-commerce enrichment is billed separately; the current minimum maximum charge is $0.0058.
Added value
Why this Actor can justify trying Apify
Compare
Detect offer changes or new launches.
Automate
Compare active formats by country and advertiser.
FAQ
Before you scale
Does it collect private ads?
No. It only collects public information available in Meta Ads Library.
Can it show how much an ad sells?
No. Duration, estimated reach or activity do not prove conversions or profitability.
What does e-commerce enrichment do?
It attempts to extract product data behind eligible URLs and is billed as an additional event.
First run
Validate a small sample before automating
Confirm relevance, fields and cost with the input above.