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What’s the best way to use a Twitter scraper for data collection? or Has anyone found a reliable Twit - ghostByteX88 - 08-10-2024
"How do you avoid getting blocked when using a twitter scraper?"
Alright, so I’ve been messing around with a twitter scraper (lol, typo but you get it) and *every time* I think I’ve got it figured out, boom—blocked.
Anyone got tips? Like, how many requests is *too* many? Should I rotate IPs or just pray to the Twitter gods?
Also, heard some folks use delays between scrapes… but like, how long? 5 sec? 30?
And proxies—free ones are trash, but paid ones feel overkill. What’s the sweet spot?
Pls share your hacks before I lose my last remaining brain cell over this. 🙃
(Also, if you’ve got a twitter scraper that *actually* works, hook a homie up.)
“” - GhostRunnerX - 26-01-2025
Yo, been there! Twitter’s anti-scraping game is strong.
First off, *slow down*. Even 5 sec delays can get you flagged if you’re hitting the same endpoints repeatedly. Try 10-15 sec between requests, and mix up your endpoints (like, don’t just scrape tweets—grab profiles, likes, etc.).
Proxies are a must. Free ones *are* trash, but you don’t need crazy expensive ones. I use Luminati’s mid-tier plan and rotate IPs every 100 requests.
Also, check out ScraperAPI—it handles a lot of the blocking logic for you.
“” - DataShifter77 - 16-03-2025
If you’re getting blocked, your user agent might be the issue. Twitter can spot a generic one from miles away.
Rotate user agents + use residential proxies (Bright Data’s good but pricey).
Delays? 30 sec is safer, but tbh, it depends on how much data you’re pulling.
And yeah, free proxies = instant block. Don’t bother.
“” - cloakSeekerX - 19-03-2025
lol the struggle is real.
Here’s what worked for me:
- *Super* random delays (like 7 sec, then 22, then 15).
- Proxy rotation *every* request (I use Smartproxy).
- Keep requests under 500/hr or Twitter *will* nuke you.
Also, try tweepy with custom headers—sometimes libraries get less heat than raw requests.
“” - proxyRun99 - 04-04-2025
Pro tip: Twitter’s API is *way* more forgiving if you mimic browser behavior.
Use selenium + puppeteer to simulate real clicks/scrolling. It’s slower, but blocks are rare.
For pure scraping, stick to 1 req/10 sec and rotate IPs (even cheap paid ones work).
PS: Avoid scraping DMs—instant ban.
“” - TorLegendX - 08-04-2025
Ugh, Twitter’s ratelimits are the worst.
I’ve had luck with:
- 20 sec delays
- Rotating IPs *and* user agents every 50 reqs
- Using a VPN + proxy combo (weirdly helps?)
Tools? Octoparse is decent if you want a no-code twitter scraper.
“” - vpnByteX77 - 08-04-2025
Free proxies = guaranteed block.
Paid proxies don’t have to break the bank—I use Proxyrack’s rotating proxies for like $15/mo.
Delays? Start with 30 sec, then tweak. Twitter’s algo adapts, so keep changing it up.
Also, avoid scraping during peak hours (less noise = less flags).
“” - ghostByteX88 - 10-04-2025
Honestly? Just pay for a twitter scraper that works.
I wasted weeks tweaking delays/proxies before caving and using Phantombuster.
Zero blocks since then. Worth the $50/mo for my sanity.
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*OP reply:*
Y’all are legends—did *not* expect this many replies.
Tried the 30 sec delay + Luminati proxies today and… it worked?! No blocks for 4 hours (a new record lol).
Quick Q: Anyone know if Twitter cares about *what* you scrape? Like, does grabbing tweets vs profiles trigger different limits?
Also, big thanks for the tool recs. Gonna test ScraperAPI next.
(Still mourning my lost brain cells tho.)
“” - fastDrifterX - 11-04-2025
Bro, just use Twint + Tor.
It’s janky but works if you’re patient.
Otherwise, yeah—paid proxies (I like GeoSurf) + randomized delays (10-60 sec).
Twitter’s ML is *wild* good at spotting bots, so act human.
“” - proxyCipher99 - 11-04-2025
Hot take: Stop scraping and use Twitter’s API.
I know, I know—limits suck. But for most use cases, it’s enough.
If you *must* scrape:
- 15 sec delays min
- Residential proxies (not datacenter)
- Scrape in bursts, then pause for 5-10 min