StackExchange Scraper API
Tap into StackExchange's vast data with the custom StackExchange Scraper API. Access the latest information from posts, comments, user profiles, and more. Explore a wide range of topics from programming to philosophy. With the StackExchange Scraper, you can:
Access real-time localized data
Get around sophisticated anti-bot systems
Utilize JavaScript rendering
*This scraper is part of Web Scraper API
How do I scrape data from StackExchange?
To extract information from StackExchange, simply construct a payload incorporating job parameters and the StackExchange website URL. Following this, transmit the request to our API and obtain the outcomes in HTML format.
Harness StackExchange's vast knowledge base to understand diverse fields and trends. Make informed decisions for your learning journey's success by leveraging the community-driven insights and top-rated answers.
See the output example on the right, and visit our documentation to find more details.
{
"results": [
{
"content":"\n\n
...
\n\n",
"created_at": "2023-11-26 06:36:09",
"updated_at": "2023-11-26 06:36:13",
"page": 1,
"url": "https://codegolf.stackexchange.com/search?q=proxies",
"job_id": "7135159617994120193",
"status_code": 200
}
]
}Professional assistance anytime you need it
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Access the 102M+ proxy pool to extract data from any worldwide website.
Bulk scraping
Collect data from up to 1000 URLs per batch at once.
Multiple delivery options
Receive results via our API or to your cloud storage bucket (AWS S3 or GCS).
Highly scalable
Easy to integrate, customize & supports a high volume of requests.
24/7 support
Get professional and timely assistance day and night.
Smart scraping with API features
Custom Parser
Independently write parsing instructions and parse any target effortlessly while using our infrastructure.
No need to maintain your own parser
Define your own parsing logic with XPath and CSS selectors
Collect ready-to-use structured data from StackExchange
Web Crawler
Discover all pages on StackExchange and fetch data at scale and in real time with Web Crawler feature.
Gather only the data you need from target websites
Control the crawling scope and tailor the end result
Retrieve your results in a specified format
Scheduler
Automate recurring scraping and parsing jobs with the needed frequency by scheduling them with Scheduler feature.
Create multiple schedules for different jobs
Receive data automatically to your preferred cloud storage
Get notifications once each job is done
StackExchange Scraper API pricing
Gather data from StackExchange effortlessly
Pay only for successful results
Gather highly-localized data
Receive scraping know-how
Free Trial
0
1 week trial
Limited to 1 user
Micro
49
$2.80 / 1K results
$49 + VAT billed monthly
Starter
99
$2.60 / 1K results
$99 + VAT billed monthly
Advanced
249
$2.40 / 1K results
$249 + VAT billed monthly
17,500
38,000
104,000
10 requests / s
30 requests / s
We accept these payment methods:
Available scrapers
Frequently asked questions
What is StackExchange?
StackExchange is a network of question-and-answer websites on various topics in diverse fields. Each site in the network focuses on a specific subject, such as programming, mathematics, science, photography, and many more. Users can ask and answer questions, and through a system of votes, the best answers rise to the top. It's a platform designed to promote learning and sharing of knowledge in a community-driven environment.
Is scraping StackExchange legal?
The legality of web scraping, including sites like StackExchange, largely depends on the terms of service of the specific website and the laws of the country where the scraping is taking place. In general, if a website's terms of service explicitly prohibit web scraping, then it could be considered illegal. Additionally, if the scraping involves any form of data theft or copyright infringement, it could also be against the law. It's always best to review the terms of service of any website you plan to scrape and consult with a legal professional if you have any doubts.
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