π What public post and engagement data can you collect from Gab?
This template collects listing records with username, post url, keyword, account, post time, post, replies, and reposts. It is useful for social-media researchers, content teams, brand analysts, and audience researchers.
Data is collected from Gab. Gab is a social network where users publish posts and interact through replies, reposts, and quotes.
π° Pricing
This template is currently free of charge and has no per-line usage fee. Octoparse plan or resource limits may still apply.
π¦ Output
Gab Scraper returns these fields:
keywordusernameaccountpost_timepostrepliesrepostsquotespost_urluser_page
{
"keyword": "Elon Musk",
"username": "Jordan McClung",
"account": "@JordanMcClung",
"post_time": "2024/01/11 03:08:41 AM",
"post": "(Things to think about... 17 drops..) Elon: (https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1744866197571555730?s=46&t=B8vkb5zbYq6ridcjg9NygA) This is what happens when you run out of hotel rooms. Soon, cities will run out of schools to vacate. Then they will come for your homes. Timestamp: 6:38 ET/18:38 MIL ____ Elon: This is what happens when you run out of hotel rooms. Soon, cities will run out of schools to vacate. Then they will come for your homes. Stringer: THEY WILL COME β>(1) drop 2268βthank you for your service People are scattered since Reddit TERMINATION What about starting a trusted VOAT board under your direction? If you build it - THEY WILL COME. Q >> Thank you Q, I am honored. I'll get to work right away. Will update on my progress soon. >> Thank you WE STAND READY TO SUPPORT.",
"replies": null,
"reposts": "1 repost",
"quotes": null,
"post_url": "https://gab.com/JordanMcClung/posts/111735113108632160",
"user_page": "https://gab.com/JordanMcClung"
}
π― Use Cases
- Build a structured research dataset organized by keyword and username.
- Measure audience or customer engagement using reposts.
- Use post url to audit source records or feed verified pages into downstream workflows.
- Review and export post time for operational analysis or reporting.
π Why Octoparse
- Built for Gab: The automation opens or constructs pages from Keyword (up to 10 per run), iterates the visible listing or profile items, and writes structured rows including keyword, username, account, and post time.
- Inputs match the workflow: The form uses Keyword (up to 10 entries).
- Fields stay connected: Gab Scraper returns
username,post_url,post_time,keyword, andaccountin the same structured dataset. - Ready for repeat use: After Gab Scraper runs locally or in the cloud, schedule eligible tasks and export the rows for spreadsheets, dashboards, APIs, or AI workflows.
π Input
Complete the following fields:
- Keyword (Required) β Enter a list of keywords for searching posts on Gab. Up to 10 entries per run.
π How to Use
- Open Gab Scraper and click Try it!.
- Complete Keyword using the formats and limits shown in the Input section.
- Choose a local or cloud run in Octoparse and start the task.
- Review fields such as
username,post_url, andpost_time, then export the rows in the format you need.
π‘ Tips
- Start with a focused Keyword so the first run is easy to review before widening the search.
- Keep
keywordin the export so every row can be traced to its originating input or page.
β FAQ
How many entries can Gab Scraper accept in Keyword per run?
Enter up to 10 values in Keyword per run.
Which Gab pages does Gab Scraper process?
The workflow is configured for listing pages and returns fields such as username, post_url, post_time, and keyword.
What can I use data from Gab Scraper for?
Build a structured research dataset organized by keyword and username.
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