Web data extraction tool with an easy point-and-click interface for modern web

Latest Version

Version
1.87.6
Update
July 26, 2024
Size
2.6MiB
Developer
webscraper.io
Category
Users
700,000+
Rating
4.04392 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Tabs
Notifications
Storage
UnlimitedStorage
DeclarativeNetRequest
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Web Scraper - Free Web Scraping Extension

Free and easy to use web data extraction tool for everyone.

With a simple point-and-click interface, the ability to extract thousands of records from a website takes only a few minutes of scraper setup.

Web Scraper utilizes a modular structure that is made of selectors, which instruct the scraper on how to traverse the target site and what data to extract. Thanks to this structure, data mining from modern and dynamic websites such as Amazon, Tripadvisor, eBay, as well as from lesser-known sites is effortless.

Data extraction is run on your browser and doesn’t require anything to be installed on your computer. You don't need Python, PHP, or JavaScript coding experience to start scraping. Additionally, it is possible to completely automate data extraction in Web Scraper Cloud.

Once the data is scraped, download it as a CSV or XLSX file that can be further imported into Excel, Google Sheets, etc.

Features
Web Scraper is a simple web scraping tool that allows you to use many advanced features to get the exact information you are looking for. It offers features like:
* Data scraping from multiple pages;
* Multiple data extraction types (text, images, URL’s, and more);
* Scraping data from dynamic pages (JavaScript + AJAX, infinite scroll);
* Browsing scraped data;
* Exporting scraped data from a website to Excel;
It is dependent only on the web browser; therefore, no extra software needed for you to start scraping.

How to begin scraping?
There are only a couple of steps you will need to learn in order to master web scraping:
1. Install the extension and open the Web Scraper tab in developer tools (which has to be placed at the bottom of the screen);
2. Create a new sitemap;
3. Add data extraction selectors to the sitemap;
4. Lastly, launch the scraper and export scraped data.
It’s as easy as that!

What can Web Scraper be used for?
* Lead generation - email, phone number, other contact detail related data mining from various websites;
* E-commerce - product data extraction, product price scraping, description, URL extraction, image retrieving, etc;
* Website content crawling - extract information from news portals, blogs, forums and so on;
* Retail monitoring - monitor product performance, competitor or supplier stock and pricing, etc;
* Brand monitoring - product review, social content crawling for sentiment analysis;
* Business intelligence - gather data for key business decisions, learn from your competitors;
* Big data extraction for machine learning, marketing, business strategy developments, researches;
* And much more.

Web scraping can be a little bit difficult at first, that's why we have created informational guides that can help you.
For video tutorials, documentation, how-to’s, playground web pages and blog, visit our website:
https://www.webscraper.io/

If you want to discuss web scraping, request features, ask questions or submit bugs, visit our friendly forum here:
https://forum.webscraper.io/

Regarding the privacy policy of our product, see “Browser Extension Privacy Policy” at https://webscraper.io/extension-privacy-policy

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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install Web Scraper - Free Web Scraping extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Web Scraper - Free Web Scraping extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Web Scraper - Free Web Scraping extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Web Scraper - Free Web Scraping extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Web Scraper - Free Web Scraping extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Web Scraper - Free Web Scraping extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Web Scraper - Free Web Scraping Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Web Scraper - Free Web Scraping extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Web Scraper - Free Web Scraping extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Web Scraper - Free Web Scraping extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Web Scraper - Free Web Scraping extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Web Scraper - Free Web Scraping extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Web Scraper - Free Web Scraping extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Web Scraper - Free Web Scraping extension file

Select and download the Web Scraper - Free Web Scraping extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Web Scraper - Free Web Scraping extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Web Scraper - Free Web Scraping extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Web Scraper - Free Web Scraping extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Web Scraper - Free Web Scraping extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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M Mawuru (ID: 00000024ae1fa5f1) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 11/10/2023 Never worked for me. After install it comes up with warning errors and does not even present the console you are supposed to see. I tried to install the latest browser of Chrome many times and ended up wasting too much time instead of saving time with this tool.

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Thanh Nga (ID: 0000004980107d9e) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/30/2023 It's a great extension: Free, useful & easy to use.

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w nice (ID: 000000b33819df2f) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 10/26/2023 mac chrome118 x86_64,"element scroll down " can not work

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Charles Quenum (ID: 000000e5a425755a) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 10/19/2023 The tool was really good few years ago, but now the guy who maintain it has broke some parts of the extension !

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Wayne Swart (ID: 000000daacc8c7c6) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/14/2023 I have been looking at quite a lot of web scrapers and even considered writing my own, until I found this extension. At first I tried to figure it out on my own, but I would suggest watching the video tutorials in order to see how to use it properly. I can highly recommend this extension! Does the job extremely well!