LinkedIn Message Thread Scraper

PhantomBuster's LinkedIn Message Thread Scraper visits the conversations you've had with your chosen contacts and extracts all the messages you need, including Conversation URL and Profile URL. Pair it with the LinkedIn Message Sender Phantom to automate your entire follow-up sequence. Ready to run in minutes.

Check out the Tutorial for step-by-step setup.

Important: This Automation extracts message content and conversation metadata. To send follow-up messages automatically, use the LinkedIn Message Sender Phantom for a complete outreach workflow.

What you give / What you get

You provide your LinkedIn cookie and a list of profiles. PhantomBuster delivers back a structured dataset of all conversation messages.

You bring the contact list, PhantomBuster handles the rest, structuring your conversation data for immediate action.

What you can automate with LinkedIn Message Thread Scraper

Here's what PhantomBuster's LinkedIn Message Thread Scraper Automation can do automatically for you:

• Visit conversations with a list of contacts you specify

• Extract message content from entire conversation threads

• Capture conversation metadata, including timestamps, participant details, and thread context

• Export structured data to CSV for analysis or CRM import

• Track outreach history by keeping records of your LinkedIn discussions

• Feed downstream workflows to automate follow-ups using the LinkedIn Message Sender Phantom

Perfect for sales teams tracking outreach conversations, monitoring response patterns, or automating follow-up sequences.

How teams use PhantomBuster's LinkedIn Message Thread Scraper Automation

Sales reps and outreach managers use the LinkedIn Message Thread Scraper Automation to track conversations, automate follow-ups, and monitor engagement across their LinkedIn pipeline.

• Outreach tracking: Export all messages from active conversations to track who responded, what they said, and when to follow up next.

• Engagement monitoring: Capture conversation patterns from your best-performing outreach threads to replicate what works.

• Follow-up automation: Combine this with the LinkedIn Message Sender Phantom to send personalized follow-ups based on extracted conversation data.

• CRM hygiene: Sync LinkedIn conversation history into your CRM to maintain complete records of prospect communication.

• Response analysis: Analyze message threads to identify high-intent prospects based on their reply speed, tone, and engagement level.

Workflow Ideas to Get You Started

PhantomBuster's Automations become more effective when combined into Workflows. Here are proven workflows that help sales teams track conversations, automate follow-ups, and maintain complete outreach records. Get started in minutes.

Workflow Example: Track engagement and automate personalized follow-ups

LinkedIn Inbox Scraper → LinkedIn Message Thread Scraper → AI LinkedIn Message Writer → LinkedIn Message Sender

Why this works

This workflow identifies active conversations, analyzes message history for context, and uses AI to craft personalized follow-ups based on what prospects actually said. Sales teams using this approach report higher reply rates because messages reference specific conversation details.

Who it's for

SDRs and AEs managing multiple outreach threads who need to maintain personalization at scale.

How to build it

1. Use the LinkedIn Inbox Scraper to export active conversation threads from your inbox.

2. Run the LinkedIn Message Thread Scraper on selected conversations to extract full message history and context.

3. Feed conversation data to the AI LinkedIn Message Writer to generate contextual follow-ups.

4. Send personalized messages automatically using the LinkedIn Message Sender.

Outcome

Complete conversation records synced to your CRM, with AI-powered follow-ups sent automatically based on message history and engagement patterns.

Workflow Example: Turn LinkedIn post engagement into qualified conversations

LinkedIn Post Likers Export → LinkedIn Outreach → LinkedIn Message Thread Scraper → HubSpot Contact Sender

Why this works

Prospects who engage with your content already show interest. This workflow captures that intent, initiates conversations, tracks message history, and syncs everything to your CRM for complete visibility.

Who it's for

Sales teams running content-driven prospecting campaigns on LinkedIn.

How to build it

1. Extract engaged prospects using the LinkedIn Post Likers Export from your company posts.

2. Launch personalized outreach sequences with LinkedIn Outreach to connect and follow up.

3. Use the LinkedIn Message Thread Scraper to capture all conversation responses and track engagement.

4. Sync conversation data and qualified leads to HubSpot using the HubSpot Contact Sender.

Outcome

High-intent prospects identified from content engagement, with complete conversation history logged in your CRM for sales team follow-up.

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Workflow Example: Monitor competitor conversations and identify switching opportunities

LinkedIn Post Commenters Export → LinkedIn Profile Scraper → LinkedIn Outreach → LinkedIn Message Thread Scraper

Why this works

People engaging with competitor content are already in-market. This workflow identifies them, enriches their profiles, initiates conversations, and tracks responses to spot prospects expressing frustration or interest in alternatives.

Who it's for

Competitive sales teams targeting prospects using competitor solutions.

How to build it

1. Identify competitor posts with high engagement and extract commenters using the LinkedIn Post Commenters Export.

2. Enrich profiles with the LinkedIn Profile Scraper to gather job titles, company data, and contact information.

3. Launch targeted outreach with LinkedIn Outreach referencing their competitor engagement.

4. Use the LinkedIn Message Thread Scraper to capture conversation responses and identify prospects expressing pain points or switching interests.

Outcome

Qualified competitive intelligence with tracked conversations revealing prospects open to alternatives, ready for your sales team to engage.

Best practices

Get the most out of this Phantom while staying safe and compliant.

PhantomBuster's LinkedIn Message Thread Scraper operates within LinkedIn's session-based access, meaning it extracts conversation data just as you would manually. To keep your account safe and your data extraction smooth, follow these practical guidelines:

• Start small: Begin by scraping a handful of conversations to test your configuration before scaling up.

• Respect LinkedIn limits: LinkedIn monitors message access patterns. Avoid scraping hundreds of threads in rapid succession. Space out your extractions to mimic natural browsing behavior.

• Use accurate profile URLs: Provide LinkedIn profiles for contacts you've actually messaged. The Automation visits conversations tied to those profiles.

• Store your LinkedIn cookie securely: Your cookie grants session access. You must be logged in to LinkedIn, so your cookie and session remain active.

• Pair with the LinkedIn Message Sender Phantom: After extracting threads, automate follow-ups by connecting this Automation with the LinkedIn Message Sender Phantom.

• Monitor account health: If you notice any LinkedIn warnings, pause your Automations and review LinkedIn's latest limits to adjust your pace.

These steps help you extract conversation data reliably while maintaining your LinkedIn account in good standing.

Frequently asked questions

Here are the most common questions about using LinkedIn Message Thread Scraper, from setup and compliance to workflow chaining and data quality.

How do I get started with the LinkedIn Message Thread Scraper?

Set up takes just a few minutes. Provide your LinkedIn cookie and a list of LinkedIn profiles for the contacts whose conversations you want to scrape. The Automation visits each thread and extracts all messages. Follow the step-by-step tutorial for detailed configuration instructions.

Is scraping LinkedIn messages safe and compliant?

Yes, when done responsibly. PhantomBuster operates within LinkedIn's session-based access, mimicking how you would manually view conversations. To stay safe, space out your extractions and avoid scraping hundreds of threads in rapid succession. Read our guide on LinkedIn data scraping legality for compliance best practices.

What data does LinkedIn Message Thread Scraper extract from conversations?

The Automation extracts Conversation URL, Profile URL, full message content, timestamps, sender details, and thread metadata. You'll get additional output fields covering participant information and conversation context, all structured in a clean CSV ready for analysis or CRM import.

How many message threads can I scrape per day?

There's no hard cap, but LinkedIn monitors access patterns. Start with 20–50 conversations per day and scale gradually based on your account history and activity level. Staying within LinkedIn's recommended limits helps you avoid account restrictions.

Can I send follow-up messages after scraping threads?

Absolutely. Pair the LinkedIn Message Thread Scraper with the LinkedIn Message Sender Phantom to automate follow-ups based on the conversation data you've extracted. This creates a complete outreach loop: scrape, analyze, and respond.

Can I use this with other LinkedIn automations?

Yes. Combine it with PhantomBuster's Warm Up Your Leads Playbook to engage prospects before messaging, or use it with the Personalized AI Outreach Playbook to craft tailored follow-ups based on scraped conversations.

Why scrape live LinkedIn messages instead of using static contact databases?

Live conversation data reflects real-time engagement and context. Static databases give you names and titles, but they don't tell you who's responding, what they're saying, or when they're ready to move forward. Scraping threads lets you track intent, personalize follow-ups, and act on fresh signals.

How is this different from manually exporting LinkedIn messages?

Manual exports are time-consuming and unstructured. This Automation visits multiple conversations automatically, extracts all messages in seconds, and delivers them in a structured CSV format ready for analysis or CRM import. It saves hours of copy-pasting and keeps your data organized.

What are LinkedIn's limits for message scraping?

LinkedIn doesn't publish specific limits for conversation access, but it monitors unusual activity patterns. To stay safe, avoid scraping hundreds of threads in a single session. Spread your extractions across multiple days and mimic natural browsing behavior. For full guidance, review our article on LinkedIn automation warnings.

Can I integrate this with my CRM or Google Sheets?

Yes. PhantomBuster exports data as CSV, which you can import directly into Google Sheets, HubSpot, Salesforce, or any CRM that accepts structured data. For seamless workflows, explore PhantomBuster's integrations to push conversation data into your tool stack automatically.

Ready to try it?

Start tracking and automating your LinkedIn conversations today.

Try the LinkedIn Message Thread Scraper free with no setup or coding required. Extract conversation data in minutes, pair it with the LinkedIn Message Sender Phantom for follow-ups, and build a complete outreach workflow that runs 24/7. Safe, compliant, and ready to scale.