Facebook-dataset-samples

A sample dataset of 1001 Facebook posts by profile

A Facebook dataset sample of over 1000 posts by profile (public data). Dataset was extracted using the Bright Data API.

Data points included in this free dataset:

• url: Web address of the Facebook post
• post_id: Unique identifier for each Facebook post
• user_url: URL of the user's profile who posted the content
• user_username_raw: Username of the user who posted the content
• content: Text or media content of the post
• date_posted: Date and time when the post was published
• num_comments: Number of comments on the post
• num_shares: Number of shares of the post
• page_name: Name of the Facebook page where the post was published
• profile_id: Unique identifier for the user's profile
• page_intro: Introduction or description of the Facebook page
• page_category: Category of the Facebook page
• page_logo: Logo of the Facebook page
• page_followers: Number of followers of the Facebook page
• page_is_verified: Verification status of the Facebook page
• page_url: Web address of the Facebook page
• header_image: Header image of the Facebook page

And a lot more.

This is a sample dataset which is derived from the "Facebook Posts by Profile (public data)" dataset which includes more than 29,700,000 posts.

Available dataset file formats: JSON, NDJSON, JSON Lines, CSV, or Parquet. Optionally, files can be compressed to .gz.

Dataset delivery type options: Email, API download, Webhook, Amazon S3, Google Cloud storage, Google Cloud PubSub, Microsoft Azure, Snowflake, SFTP.

Update frequency: Once, Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, or Custom basis.

Data enrichment available as an addition to the data points extracted: Based on request.

Get the full Facebook dataset.

Additional Facebook datasets available:

• Facebook - Posts by post URL
• Facebook - Posts by group URL
• Facebook - Reels by profile URL
• Facebook - Comments

What are the Facebook datasets use cases?

1. Monitor discussions

Keep an eye on public conversations across Facebook by tracking likes, shares, comments, and mentions. This allows you to identify trends and shifts in user sentiment. Leverage the Facebook dataset to gain insights into customer perceptions of your service or product.

2. Boost your brand

Use a Facebook dataset to identify the ideal influencers for promoting your brand. Analyze the data based on factors like follower count, post engagement, brand affinity, topics, and geographic location to find the best fit for your brand.

3. Analyze competitors

Gain a competitive edge by evaluating what types of posts and content are resonating with your competitors’ audience. Use the Facebook dataset to pinpoint opportunities, analyze their posts, images, and user engagement to refine your strategy.

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