The Facebook Ads Library is public — every active ad from every page is there. ExportComments turns that into a competitive-intelligence spreadsheet you can actually analyse.
Why export the Ads Library
- Competitor research — see exactly which ads rivals are running right now.
- Creative inspiration — collect ad copy and creative angles.
- Market monitoring — track campaigns and platforms over time.
How to export — step by step
Step 1: Find the page in the Ads Library
Open the Facebook Ads Library, search the advertiser, and copy the results URL.
Step 2: Paste it on ExportComments
Paste the Ads Library URL on ExportComments.com. The Ads Library is public, so no login is needed.
Step 3: Start the export
Click Start Export Process.
Step 4: Download the ad data
Save everything as Excel, CSV or JSON.
Inside the export — what you get
- Ad ID / Ad URL — unique ad identifier and link
- Publication Date / End Date — when the ad ran
- Active — whether it's currently running
- Page Name — the advertiser
- Ad Text — the ad's body copy
- Publisher Platform — Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, Audience Network
- Spend — reported spend range where disclosed
- Snapshot Title / URL / Description — the ad creative's landing details
- Snapshot CTA Type — the call-to-action button used
Plan limits & API access
Results per export by plan: Free 100 / Personal 5,000 / Premium 50,000 / Business 250,000. See Pricing. Everything here is also available through the REST API on Premium and Business.
FAQ
- Do I need to log in?
No — the Ads Library is public, so no cookies are required. - Can I see exact spend?
Facebook only discloses spend ranges for some ad categories (e.g. political); the export captures whatever is public. - Which platforms are covered?
Each ad lists its publisher platforms — Facebook, Instagram, Messenger and Audience Network.