Threads Search Scraper: Keyword Monitor

Search public Threads posts by keyword or phrase, sorted by recent or top. Author, text, engagement counts, media and permalinks. Monitor mode turns a keyword into a standing watch that bills only for posts new since the last run. No login, no API key.

Run it on Apify: apify.com/themineworks/threads-search-scraper Docs, FAQ and pricing: themineworks.com/actors/threads-search-scraper

Price: From $0.60 per 1,000 posts on Apify's higher plans ($1.00 on the free plan), plus a $0.005 start fee per run. Failed and empty results are never charged.

What it returns

• Keyword or phrase search, recent or top ordering
• Author, text, and full engagement counts
• Media URLs and direct permalinks
• Monitor mode bills only for posts new since the last run
• No login, no API key

Quick start

You need a free Apify account and its API token (Settings, API & Integrations).

Python

pip install apify-client

from apify_client import ApifyClient

client = ApifyClient("YOUR_APIFY_TOKEN")
run = client.actor("themineworks/threads-search-scraper").call(run_input={
    "searchQuery": "web3",
    "maxPosts": 25
})

for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items():
    print(item)

Node.js

npm install apify-client

import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';

const client = new ApifyClient({ token: 'YOUR_APIFY_TOKEN' });
const run = await client.actor('themineworks/threads-search-scraper').call({
    "searchQuery": "web3",
    "maxPosts": 25
});
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
console.log(items);

cURL

One request that runs the actor and returns the results in the response (for runs under 5 minutes):

curl -X POST "https://api.apify.com/v2/acts/themineworks~threads-search-scraper/run-sync-get-dataset-items?token=YOUR_APIFY_TOKEN" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"searchQuery": "web3", "maxPosts": 25}'

Command line

This repo includes ready-made clients that save results to JSON and CSV:

python3 threads_search_scraper.py --token YOUR_APIFY_TOKEN --search-query "web3" --max-posts "25"
node threads_search_scraper.mjs --token YOUR_APIFY_TOKEN --search-query "web3" --max-posts "25"

Input

Field	Type	Default	Description
searchQuery (required)	string	""	Search keyword
maxPosts	integer	25	Maximum posts to return across the whole run
resultType	string	"recent"	For search and hashtag modes: 'recent' or 'top'
includeTagWindow	boolean	true	Also read the tag feed for your query, which can surface posts that carry the tag without spelling out the…
monitorMode	boolean	false	Run on a schedule and get ONLY posts not delivered in a previous run, so a standing keyword watch bills for…

Output

One row per result, as JSON, CSV, Excel or through the API.

Field	Type	Description
post_id	string	Unique numeric post ID
code	string	Threads post shortcode
url	string	Full URL to the Threads post
username	string	Username of the post author
user_full_name	string	Display name of the post author
text	string	Text content of the post
posted_at	string	ISO 8601 timestamp when the post was published
like_count	integer	Number of likes on the post
reply_count	integer	Number of replies to the post
repost_count	integer	Number of reposts
quote_count	integer	Number of quote posts
media_type	string	Type of media attached (text, image, video, carousel)
hashtags	array	List of hashtags used in the post
scraped_at	string	ISO 8601 timestamp of when the record was scraped

Use it from an AI agent

The actor works as a tool in Claude, Cursor or any MCP client through Apify's MCP server:

https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=themineworks/threads-search-scraper

FAQ

What can I search by?

Any keyword or phrase. Results come back sorted recent or top, the same as searching on Threads itself.

What does monitor mode do?

Remembers every post already delivered for a given keyword, so a scheduled run returns and bills only for posts new since the last one.

Is this useful for brand monitoring?

Yes. Point it at a brand name or product term and run it on a schedule to catch new mentions without re-paying for posts you already have.

Does it need a login or API key?

No. It reads the same public search results a logged-out visitor sees.

How is this different from Threads Scraper?

This one is scoped to keyword search only. Threads Scraper covers profile, post, search, and hashtag modes in one actor.

How much does the Threads Search Scraper cost?

From $0.60 per 1,000 posts on Apify's higher plans ($1.00 on the free plan), plus a $0.005 start fee per run. Failed and empty results are never charged. You can cap what a single run may spend with the maximum cost setting on Apify.

Can I export the results to CSV or Excel?

Yes. Every run saves to an Apify dataset you can download as JSON, CSV, Excel or XML, or read through the API. The Python and Node clients in this repo also write the results to local files.

Can I run it on a schedule?

Yes. Save your input as a task on Apify and attach a schedule, or call the API from your own cron job. Scheduled runs are billed the same way as manual ones.

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License

MIT © The Mine Works