Webscraper.io
No-code browser extension for web data extraction and automation
What is Webscraper.io?
Try Webscraper.ioWeb Scraper Cloud helps you automate web data extraction in the cloud, running scraping jobs on a schedule and delivering results to your systems. You set up what to scrape using the Web Scraper Chrome extension, then import the sitemap into the cloud to run and monitor jobs. It also includes API and webhook access, plus optional proxy and CAPTCHA/bot-protection handling.
What is Webscraper.io used for?
Webscraper.io lets you automate web data collection by creating scraping jobs in the Chrome extension and running them in Web Scraper Cloud. You can schedule scraping (hourly, daily, or weekly) and then access results via API/webhooks or export them to common formats.
How does the Chrome extension workflow work for creating a scraper?
You install the Chrome extension, use it to create a sitemap, and then import that sitemap into Web Scraper Cloud to run the job. Local use with the extension is described as always free for unlimited use, while cloud automation requires a Web Scraper Cloud subscription.
Is Webscraper.io no-code or does it require coding?
The Chrome extension is designed for authoring scrapers without coding, using a guided workflow to select and define what to extract. There is a learning curve, but the site emphasizes video tutorials and documentation to help you get started.
How does Web Scraper Cloud handle JavaScript-heavy pages?
Web Scraper Cloud is built to support dynamic pages, with features intended to wait for page behavior during scraping so you can extract content that loads after navigation.
Can I schedule scraping and pull results into other systems?
Yes. Web Scraper Cloud includes a scheduler for hourly, daily, or weekly runs, and it provides API and webhook access to manage scrapers and access data. You can also export results in CSV, JSON, or XLSX, with delivery to services like Dropbox, Google Drive/Sheets, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, and Amazon S3.
What are URL credits and how do they affect cloud automation?
URL credits are tied to pages loaded by Web Scraper Cloud. The site describes that automating in cloud uses URL credits (including examples such as scraping 5,000, 20,000, unlimited, or custom amounts depending on plan).