Live Crawler
Access real-time website data extraction with Live Crawler. Instantly retrieve fresh, structured content from any website, delivered as Markdown, Text, HTML, or JSON. Schedule, scale, and automate your data collection with industry-leading reliability and compliance.
- Real-time extraction from any website
- Handles dynamic and JavaScript content
- Easy API integration
no-code or dev
Trusted by 20,000+ customers worldwide
const options = {
method: 'POST',
headers: {Authorization: 'Bearer ', 'Content-Type': 'application/json'},
body: '[{"url":"https://example.com"}]'
};
fetch('https://api.brightdata.com/datasets/v3/trigger', options)
.then(response => response.json())
.then(response => console.log(response))
.catch(err => console.error(err));
import requests
url = "https://api.brightdata.com/datasets/v3/trigger"
payload = [{"url": "https://example.com"}]
headers = {
"Authorization": "Bearer ",
"Content-Type": "application/json"
}
response = requests.request("POST", url, json=payload, headers=headers)
print(response.text)
Easy to start, easier to scale
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Set your targetDefine the full URL or domain you need to live crawl
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Customize and launchAdjust crawl parameters and insert authentication or custom logic—using Python or JavaScript if needed
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Get real-time resultsRetrieve latest site data—structured as JSON, Markdown, HTML, or Text files
Developer-first live crawling
Quick Integration
Custom Live Collection
On-the-Fly Data Structuring
Live Crawler API Pricing
- Account-Manager
- Individuelle Pakete
- Premium - SLA
- Vorrangiger Support
- Maßgeschneiderte Einführung
- SSO
- Anpassungen
- Audit-Protokolle
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Leading the way in ethical, live web data collection
Bright Data sets the standard for live data compliance. We operate transparently, validate peer consent, and work proactively with compliance experts—minimizing legal risks and ensuring your live crawler strategy aligns with evolving privacy regulations.
Every 15 minutes, Live Crawler users extract enough fresh data to train leading AI models from scratch.
API for Seamless Live Crawler Data Access
Comprehensive, scalable, and compliant live data extraction for any web source.
Tailored for your workflow
Receive structured, real-time data in JSON, NDJSON, or CSV format via webhooks or API—ready for analysis, automation, and downstream apps.
Unmatched reach & unblocking
Built-in proxy and unblocking infrastructure lets you get fresh web data from any geo-location—while automatically handling CAPTCHAs and bans.
Reliable infrastructure, global scale
Bright Data’s platform powers 20,000+ companies worldwide, with 99.99% uptime and global, real-user IPs spanning 195 countries—ensuring your live crawling never stops.
Live data, always compliant
Our live crawling practices are certified for GDPR, CCPA, and global privacy frameworks. User consent and transparency are at the core of every data collection process.
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Live Crawler FAQ
What is the Live Crawler?
The Live Crawler is a powerful tool for extracting real-time, structured data from any website. It enables you to crawl entire domains or single pages—capturing both static and dynamic content—with results delivered in Markdown, HTML, Text, or JSON. The API automates delivery, scales to millions of pages, and ensures compliance with data protection regulations.
Why use Bright Data’s Live Crawler?
Bright Data’s Live Crawler gives you reliable, real-time access to fresh web content. Unlike traditional crawlers, it features built-in proxy management, anti-blocking infrastructure, and automated scheduling—so you can focus on data insights, not maintenance. No-code options and flexible API integration ensure teams of any size can leverage fast, accurate web data collection at scale.
What are the common use cases for Live Crawler?
The Live Crawler is ideal for:
- AI/LLM training data collection
- SEO audits and website structure mapping
- Aggregating competitor and product data
- Price and market monitoring
- Compliance checks and accessibility audits
- Content migration or archiving
What output formats does Live Crawler support?
You can have your data delivered as Markdown, HTML, plain text, or JSON. Choose the format that best fits your workflow, application, or database integration.
How do I start a crawl with the Live Crawler?
You can trigger a live crawl via a simple API POST request by specifying the URLs and output format. Alternatively, use our Control Panel for a no-code experience: just enter your target domains or URLs, choose output settings, and launch the crawl. Results are available by webhook, direct download, or external storage.
Can I automate and schedule crawls?
Yes! The Live Crawler supports full automation and scheduling. Set up recurring jobs for continuous monitoring or compliance checks, and receive updates automatically via webhook or your preferred integration.
Will my crawls get blocked or rate-limited?
Bright Data’s Live Crawler uses advanced proxy management and anti-blocking technology. It automatically rotates real-user IPs and overcomes CAPTCHAs and geo-restrictions, ensuring high success rates and uninterrupted data collection.
Is the Live Crawler compliant with privacy laws?
Yes. All data collection is designed to comply with GDPR, CCPA, and global privacy frameworks. Bright Data prioritizes transparency, consent management, and regulatory best practices for every crawl.
Is there a limit on data volume or concurrent crawls?
The Live Crawler is built for scale—handle millions of requests with no artificial caps. Whether you need to extract one page or an entire website in real time, our infrastructure and support can meet your needs.
How do I retrieve my crawl results?
After triggering a crawl, you can retrieve results via webhook, API, external cloud storage (such as S3 or GCS), or direct download from the dashboard. You’re always in control of how and when you receive your data.