Web Scraper - Free Web Scraping
Web data extraction tool with an easy point-and-click interface for modern web
What is Web Scraper - Free Web Scraping?
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Summary
Web Scraper automates website data extraction right within your browser. 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 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 use Web Scraper?
- Install Web Scraper and open Web Scraper tab in developer tools (which has to be placed at the bottom of the screen for Web Scraper to be visible);
- Create a new sitemap;
- Add data extraction selectors to the sitemap;
- Lastly, launch the scraper and export scraped data.
User reviews
User reviews summary
Pros
- Works well for web scraping
- Free to use
- Can unlock Google and YouTube
Cons
- Lack of documentation and samples
- Confusing and needs better design
- Issues with disappearing feature options
- Difficulty in selecting and using on Edge browser
Most mentioned
- Lack of documentation and samples
- Works well for web scraping
- Confusing and needs better design
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Safety
Risk impact
Web Scraper - Free Web Scraping is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Web Scraper - Free Web Scraping if you trust the publisher.
Risk likelihood
Web Scraper - Free Web Scraping is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.