Simplescraper

Web scraping for media and publishing.

The jobs publishers, newsrooms and media researchers run with Simplescraper, each one done on a real site with the data it returns and the steps to repeat it.

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Track news coverage of a companyCollect every article that mentions a name, with its headline, date and author.Build an archive of best-seller lists and articlesSave each edition of a list or section so you can compare it over time.Build a list of independent bookstores from bookstore directoriesCollect publishers, independent bookstores and outlets with their contact details.Archive a blog or publication's articlesGet every article with its full text, author and date before a migration.Scrape Instagram and TikTok influencers into a spreadsheetTurn the creators your account can see into a list with their followers and bios.Scrape a website behind a login into a spreadsheetTurn the stats and lists your account can see into a spreadsheet, in your own browser.Scrape every product from an online store into a spreadsheetGet the title, price and details of every product a store lists.

Every article becomes a spreadsheet row.

Collect every new article in a section with its headline, author and date.
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HeadlineAuthorDateSummaryLink
The Washington Post’s First Black Masthead Editor Has DiedAdam NossiterNov. 8, 2026Milton Coleman was centrally involved in two major stories in the 1980s that raised questions of journalism ethics. He was 79.https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/08/obituaries/milton-coleman-washington-post-dead.html
A ‘Legend of Zelda’ Game Is Reborn and ’90s Nostalgia Fans Are All InEmmett LindnerNov. 7, 2026Nintendo’s “Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time” was released in 1998. Now, its remake has some fans giddily reliving their childhoods.https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/07/business/media/zelda-ocarina-of-time-remake-nintendo.html
Trump Appeals Dismissal of $10 Billion Libel Suit Against Wall Street JournalKatie RobertsonNov. 6, 2026A judge has twice tossed the president’s defamation complaint, which centered on an article about a birthday greeting to the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/06/business/media/trump-wall-street-journal.html
Bomb Threats in Europe Probably a Coordinated Campaign, Ireland SaysMegan SpeciaNov. 6, 2026Multiple flights in Europe were disrupted and several newsrooms in Ireland were evacuated after false bomb threats, the latest of a series of security incidents.https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/06/world/europe/bomb-threats-flights-campaign-ireland.html
New York Times Company in Advanced Talks to Acquire LetterboxdBenjamin Mullin and Lauren HirschNov. 5, 2026The roughly $330 million deal for the cinephile community site would be part of an effort to add new products and services to the company’s portfolio.https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/05/business/media/letterboxd-new-york-times-company.html
Steve Kornacki and NBC Drew Crowds as Midterms Got a Ratings BumpJohn Koblin and Michael M. GrynbaumNov. 5, 2026More than 31 million viewers followed along with the Democrats’ big night on television, a 23 percent jump from the 2022 midterm elections.https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/05/business/media/tv-ratings-midterms-steve-kornacki.html
Salon, a Pioneer of Digital Journalism, Shuts DownKatie RobertsonNov. 5, 2026The progressive website, founded in 1995, said its business was “no longer sustainable.”https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/05/business/media/salon-online-magazine-shutters.html
Life Is Funny. These Readers Drew Cartoons That Prove It.Amisha Padnani and Michael S. RosenwaldNov. 5, 2026More than 200 people answered our call for cartoons in the spirit of P.C. Vey. Here are some of the best ones.https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/05/business/media/pc-vey-new-yorker-cartoons.html
The New York Times Adds 420,000 Digital SubscribersKatie RobertsonNov. 4, 2026After a slower second quarter, the additions in the third quarter keep the company roughly on track to meet its goal of 15 million subscribers by the end of next year.https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/04/business/media/new-york-times-earnings.html
Candy and Smiles on MS NOW, and Some Regrets on Fox NewsMichael M. Grynbaum and John KoblinNov. 4, 2026On TV, the outcome of the midterm elections became clear early on. Pundits celebrated and grieved by turns.https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/04/business/media/midterm-elections-fox-ms-now.html
Trump Is Watching Fox News, and He Is Not ThrilledMichael M. GrynbaumNov. 3, 2026On a consequential midterm night, the president offered some harsh criticism of the cable news channel on his social media account.https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/03/business/media/trump-fox-news-gutfeld-tarlov.html
How TV Networks Plan to Cover the Midterm ElectionsJohn Koblin and Michael M. GrynbaumNov. 3, 2026Viewers will be flooded with options, including 13 straight hours of NBC footage and a continuous livestream of Steve Kornacki and his big board.https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/03/business/media/midterm-elections-networks-cable.html
She’s Fighting to Cover Iowa Politics, One Closed Door at a TimeErik Wemple and KC McGinnisNov. 3, 2026Laura Belin is an openly liberal journalist in Iowa who has long been shut out by state Republican officials. Now she’s being bypassed by Democrats who favor friendly internet influencers.https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/03/business/media/laura-belin-iowa-political-reporter.html
How We Reviewed 7 Million Words Uttered by TrumpMike Abrams, Peter Baker and Dylan FreedmanNov. 2, 2026Two Times journalists, blending A.I. analysis and traditional reporting, evaluated public speeches to spot trends.https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/02/insider/trump-speeches-analysis.html
How A.I. Is Making It Easier Than Ever to Microtarget VotersTiffany HsuNov. 2, 2026Hyper-personalized messages, delivered with A.I.-enabled precision, herald a new frontier for voter outreach (and potential disinformation).https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/02/business/media/ai-microtargeting-midterm-elections.html
How Much Do You Pay for TV Streaming Services? We Want to Know.The New York TimesNov. 2, 2026Let us know your thoughts about the costs of streaming television.https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/02/arts/television/streaming-costs-readers.html
Martha Stewart Apologizes for Homeless Halloween Costume. Kind of.Alisha Haridasani GuptaNov. 2, 2026Stewart, the media mogul and entrepreneur, said a “Today” show host’s gaffe had influenced her costume.https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/02/style/martha-stewart-homeless-halloween-costume-apology.html
Can You Afford to Watch TV?James PoniewozikNov. 2, 2026The streaming era has provided viewers a lot of great things to watch. But it comes at a price.https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/02/arts/television/streaming-tv-era-cost.html
How The New York Times Is Covering the Midterm ElectionsSarah BahrNov. 2, 2026More than 400 journalists across at least 30 states will interview voters, break down results and identify trends.https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/02/insider/new-york-times-midterm-elections.html
As Political Ad Spending Skyrockets, Broadcast TV Remains KingKatie RobertsonNov. 1, 2026Even though marketers have increasingly shifted their dollars to other media, local stations are reaping a bonanza during these midterm elections. Nowhere is this is more evident than in Texas.https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/01/business/media/advertising-paxton-talarico-texas-television.html

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What publishers and media teams use it for

Track coverage

Collect every article that mentions a company or topic, with its headline, author and date.

Keep an archive

Save each week's best-seller lists and section fronts to compare them over time.

Move a publication

Export a blog's posts with their full text before moving to a new platform.

Scrape the most popular media and publishing sites

  • The New York TimesThe New York Times
  • Google TrendsGoogle Trends
  • SubstackSubstack
  • HuffPostHuffPost
  • detikcomdetikcom
  • IMDbIMDb
  • Spotify
  • YouTube
  • AmazonAmazon

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