Why use an extension instead of a web app?
Web apps ask you to copy a URL, wait in a queue, and download from their servers. Extensions read the tab you are looking at right now.
That matters on Reddit and X where you are already clicking through search results, expanding threads, and deciding which posts are worth saving. Scrape in place, preview in the side panel, export without context-switching.
Your data stays local until you choose to copy or download it.
Install Social Scraper+
Add Social Scraper+ from the Chrome Web Store. Pin the icon so the side panel is one click away.
No account required to start. The free tier includes 10 scrapes across Reddit and X so you can test on real threads before upgrading.
Works on reddit.com, old.reddit.com, x.com, and twitter.com status pages.
Scrape and export
Open a Reddit thread or X post. Click the extension icon. Hit Scrape Comments or Scrape Replies. Review the preview count.
Export to clipboard for quick notes, AI for a ChatGPT-ready prompt, CSV for spreadsheets, or JSON for code. Toggle Reddit and X fields separately in Settings.
Recent scrapes appear in History inside the extension. Handy when you closed the tab but still need that export.
Extension vs other social media scraper tools
Multi-platform extensions (Instagram, TikTok, etc.) spread thin across networks. Social Scraper+ goes deep on Reddit and X: nested replies, scores, thread depth, engagement on X.
Enterprise scrapers charge monthly for infrastructure you may not need. If your workflow is browser-based research, an extension with a one-time Pro license is often the better fit.
See our guide on the best way to scrape social media for a fuller comparison with Python and API tools.