Competitive Ads Extractor
Overview
Scrape and analyze competitor ads to identify working messaging, creative patterns, and campaign strategies.
Keywords: competitor ads, ad library, facebook ads, linkedin ads, tiktok ads, messaging analysis, creative research, ad copy, campaign strategy, competitive intelligence
Process
- •Identify target brand/industry
- •Check
references/competitors/[brand].mdorreferences/industries/[industry].md - •Access relevant ad libraries
- •Extract ads + screenshots
- •Analyze using framework below
- •Output to
~/competitor-ads/[brand]/
Ad Library Sources
| Platform | URL | Access |
|---|---|---|
| Facebook/Instagram | facebook.com/ads/library | Public |
| linkedin.com/ad-library | Requires login | |
| TikTok | ads.tiktok.com/business/creativecenter | Public |
| adstransparency.google.com | Public |
Analysis Framework
Messaging
| Dimension | Extract |
|---|---|
| Problems | Pain points, frustrations addressed |
| Use cases | Target scenarios, jobs-to-be-done |
| Value props | Benefits, outcomes promised |
| Positioning | vs. alternatives, unique angles |
| Social proof | Numbers, logos, testimonials |
Creative
| Dimension | Extract |
|---|---|
| Format | Static, video, carousel, GIF |
| Visual style | Colors, imagery, layout |
| Pattern | Before/after, demo, testimonial |
| Branding | Logo placement, brand colors |
| Length | Video duration, copy length |
Copy
| Element | Note |
|---|---|
| Headline | Hook, length, structure |
| Body | Tone, specificity, proof |
| CTA | Action, urgency, offer |
Output Structure
code
~/competitor-ads/[brand]/ ├── screenshots/ # All ad images ├── videos/ # Video ads ├── analysis.md # Full analysis report ├── top-performers/ # Best ads subset ├── raw-data.csv # Structured data └── patterns.md # Identified patterns
Analysis Report Template
markdown
# [Brand] Ad Analysis ## Overview - Total ads: X active - Platforms: [list] - Date extracted: YYYY-MM-DD ## Top Problems Highlighted 1. [Problem] (X ads) — "[Example copy]" 2. ... ## Creative Patterns 1. [Pattern name] — [Description], used in X ads ## Copy Patterns - Headlines: [Pattern] - CTAs: [Common CTAs] - Length: [Avg characters] ## Audience Segments - [Segment]: [Messaging angle] ## Recommendations 1. [Actionable insight]
References
- •
references/competitors/— Known competitor profiles and history - •
references/industries/— Industry-specific patterns and benchmarks - •
references/platforms/— Platform-specific extraction methods