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Scrapy is a fast high-level screen scraping and web crawling framework, used to crawl websites and extract structured data from their…

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7,506

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March 11, 2014

12 years ago

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How to think about r/scrapy

The community focuses on Scrapy, a powerful framework for web scraping and data extraction. Members share knowledge, troubleshoot issues, and discuss best practices related to web crawling and data mining. The distinct aspect of this community is its emphasis on technical discussions around Scrapy's features, such as middleware and selectors, as well as its applications in various fields like automated testing and monitoring.

Confidence 4/5

  • Audience

    Participants are primarily developers, data scientists, and tech enthusiasts with a strong interest in web scraping and automation. The demographic skews towards individuals with technical backgrounds, often ranging from students to professionals. Members are generally collaborative and eager to share insights, tools, and solutions while fostering a supportive environment for learning and problem-solving.

  • Posting culture

    Content that thrives includes technical questions, tutorials, code snippets, and discussions about Scrapy's functionalities and updates. Members appreciate detailed posts that provide context and clear explanations. Conversely, low-quality posts, spammy content, or overly promotional material tend to be downvoted. The community values engagement, so regular contributions and timely responses are encouraged to maintain a vibrant discussion.

  • Brand engagement notes

    Brands should approach this community with caution, as members are typically resistant to overt promotion or advertising. Authentic engagement through sharing valuable content, such as tutorials, case studies, or tools that enhance the Scrapy experience, is more likely to be well-received. Participating in discussions and offering genuine help can foster trust and credibility, but brands should avoid any tactics that appear self-serving or insincere.

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What r/scrapy talks about

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External signals

Where the community looks

Top external domains linked from posts and comments — a quick read on the sources of truth this audience trusts.

Top contributors

Who shapes the conversation

The most active and most-upvoted posters and commenters in this community. Useful when planning outreach or studying a community's tastemakers.

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FAQ

r/scrapy — frequently asked questions

Quick facts about this subreddit's size, history, focus, and related communities.

How many subscribers does r/scrapy have?

r/scrapy has approximately 7,506 subscribers as of May 27, 2026.

When was r/scrapy created?

r/scrapy was created on March 11, 2014 (12 years ago).

What is r/scrapy about?

The community focuses on Scrapy, a powerful framework for web scraping and data extraction. Members share knowledge, troubleshoot issues, and discuss best practices related to web crawling and data mining. The distinct aspect of this community is its emphasis on technical discussions around Scrapy's features, such as middleware and selectors, as well as its applications in v…

What subreddits are similar to r/scrapy?

Communities similar to r/scrapy include r/webscraping, r/selenium, r/proxies.

Who are the most active posters on r/scrapy?

The most frequent posters on r/scrapy include u/DoonHarrow, u/squidg_21, u/wRAR_.

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