Getting blocked is the biggest challenge in web scraping. Learn proven techniques to avoid IP bans and maintain access...
Why Websites Block Scrapers
Websites detect scrapers through: unusual request patterns, high request rates, missing headers, known datacenter IPs, and behavioral analysis...
Use Rotating Proxies
Rotate IP addresses with each request or session. This distributes your activity across many IPs, making detection much harder...
Respect Rate Limits
Add random delays between requests. Vary your timing to mimic human behavior. Start slow and gradually increase speed...
Rotate User Agents
Change browser fingerprints regularly. Use realistic user agent strings. Match user agent with other headers...
Use Residential Proxies
For tough sites, residential proxies are much harder to detect than datacenter IPs. The higher cost is worth it for valuable data...