"Has anyone found a legit free LinkedIn data scraper? (Saw mentions on Reddit)"
Hey guys,
So I’ve been digging around for a free linkedin data scraper free reddit and keep seeing mixed reviews. Some threads say there are legit tools, others warn about bans or malware.
Anyone here actually used one that works without getting your account nuked? Preferably something that doesn’t require a ton of setup.
Also, saw a few recs on reddit but not sure if they’re outdated. Would love to hear if y’all have recent experiences.
Thanks in advance!
(Ps. If it’s against TOS, pls lmk—don’t wanna risk my profile lol)
I tried a few free linkedin data scraper free reddit tools last month, and most were either broken or sketchy.
The only one that kinda worked was PhantomBuster’s free tier, but it’s limited. You get like 25 leads per day or something.
Just be careful—LinkedIn’s been cracking down hard, so even if it works today, it might not tomorrow.
Also, yeah, it’s against TOS, so use a burner account if you’re gonna risk it.
Yo, don’t waste your time with the free stuff. Every free linkedin data scraper free reddit rec I’ve seen either gets patched fast or is straight-up malware.
If you’re serious, just pay for Octoparse or ScraperAPI. They’re not free, but at least they won’t get your account banned overnight.
Or, y’know, just manually scrape like the rest of us peasants.
Hey! I’ve been down this rabbit hole too.
Found a GitHub repo called “linkedin-scraper” that’s open-source and free. It’s a bit technical (Python + Selenium), but it works if you’re okay with some coding.
Reddit threads from last year mentioned it, and it’s still updated, so might be worth a shot.
Just don’t go too crazy with requests, or LinkedIn will notice.
Lol good luck finding a free linkedin data scraper free reddit that actually works.
Every time someone posts a “legit” tool, it’s either a scam or gets shut down in a week.
Your best bet? Use the search function on LinkedIn itself and export manually. Slow, but safe.
Or, y’know, just accept that free = risky.
I’ve used Apify’s LinkedIn scraper before—it’s not totally free, but they have a free trial.
It’s way more reliable than the random free linkedin data scraper free reddit suggestions floating around.
Just remember: scraping = against TOS, so maybe don’t use your main account.
Honestly, most of the free tools are trash. Either they don’t work, or they’re just collecting your data.
If you’re desperate, try Scrapy with some custom scripts. It’s not plug-and-play, but at least it’s not some shady .exe file from a Reddit thread.
Also, yeah, you’ll probably get banned if you’re not careful.
Dude, just use Phantombuster. It’s not 100% free, but the free tier is decent for small stuff.
Every free linkedin data scraper free reddit post I’ve seen either leads to a dead end or a virus.
And yeah, it’s against TOS, so… maybe don’t?
I’ve had luck with a Chrome extension called “Scraper” (super original name, I know).
It’s not perfect, but it’s free and doesn’t require coding. Just point and click.
Downside? LinkedIn might shadowban you if you go too hard.
Also, Reddit threads about this are hit or miss—half the recs are outdated.
Wow, thanks for all the replies!
PhantomBuster and Apify seem like the safest bets, so I’ll give those a shot.
The GitHub scraper sounds cool too, but I’m not great with coding—maybe I’ll rope in a techie friend.
And yeah, definitely using a burner account after reading these warnings.
Appreciate the help!
