Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about ProfileSpider's one-click profile scraping.
How is ProfileSpider different from other tools?
ProfileSpider requires zero setup and works on any website instantly. While competitors require hours of configuration (writing CSS selectors, XPath expressions, API setup), ProfileSpider just works with one click. Our AI understands any website structure automatically, extracting 1-250 profiles in seconds vs. hours of manual configuration with traditional tools.
How does ProfileSpider's AI scraping work?
ProfileSpider uses advanced AI to intelligently understand webpage content and structure. Unlike simple scraping tools, our AI contextually identifies profile information, correctly maps fields like titles and companies, and can scrape up to 200 profiles from a single page with intelligent relationship detection.
Is my data private and secure?
Yes! ProfileSpider stores all extracted data locally in your browser using secure IndexedDB storage. Your profile data never leaves your device unless you explicitly export it. We don't have access to your extracted profiles, and everything stays completely private under your control.
What platforms does ProfileSpider support?
ProfileSpider supports any website thanks to its AI-powered extraction. This includes social media platforms, professional networks, company websites, directories, and any page with profile information. Unlike competitors limited to specific sites, ProfileSpider's universal extraction capability adapts to any website structure.
How fast is ProfileSpider compared to other tools?
ProfileSpider extracts profiles in seconds, not hours. While competitors require extensive setup (writing CSS selectors, configuring XPath expressions), ProfileSpider just works instantly. One click extracts 1-250 profiles immediately. No waiting for configuration, no technical setup time.
What browsers does ProfileSpider support?
ProfileSpider is currently available as a Chrome extension and works on Chrome and Chromium-based browsers (like Edge, Brave, and Opera). You'll need Chrome version 114 or higher to install and use ProfileSpider.
How do I organize and manage extracted profiles?
ProfileSpider lets you organize profiles into custom lists for different projects or clients. You can add notes and tags to profiles, edit information, move profiles between lists, and export your organized data to CSV, JSON, or Excel formats for use in other tools.
When exactly are credits consumed?
Credits are consumed when:
• You process a page successfully, regardless of how many profiles are found (even if zero profiles are found)
• The AI service analyzes the page content and returns a response
Credits are NOT consumed when:
• Technical errors occur (API failures, network issues, authentication problems)
• Page content cannot be accessed or read
• The extraction fails before reaching the AI service
This ensures you only pay for actual AI processing, not for technical issues outside your control.