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Ghost scraper for creator search and newsletter discovery

Extract creator listings from Ghost's Explore search page - positions, titles, descriptions, images, websites, categories, member counts, and revenue data - to discover newsletters and indie publishers in any niche.

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What this robot does

Ghost's Explore page is the discovery engine for independent publishers and newsletter creators built on the Ghost platform. It lists publications across topics, making it a starting point for finding newsletters to subscribe to, creators to collaborate with, or competitors to track. But Ghost Explore does not export listings, and manually browsing through search results to compile a list of relevant publications is time-consuming.

This ghost scraper searches the Explore page for any keyword and extracts the creator listings: position, title, description, image URL, website, category, number of members, and MRR. Whether you are building a newsletter directory, scouting partnership opportunities, or mapping the indie publishing landscape, this robot provides structured data from Ghost's discovery platform.

What automated Ghost Explore search extraction enables:

  • ✓ Newsletter discovery at scale - search Ghost Explore for any topic and get a structured list of matching publications with author names and descriptions.
  • ✓ Creator outreach lists built from Ghost's directory: publication names, descriptions, and profile links ready for partnership or collaboration pitches.
  • ✓ Indie publishing landscape mapping by searching multiple topics and building a comprehensive database of Ghost-powered publications.
  • ✓ Competitive monitoring for newsletter creators: see who else is publishing in your niche, how they describe their publication, and how their audience compares.
PositionTitleDescriptionImage URLWebsiteCategoryNumber of MembersMRR
#1The Morning BriefDaily insights on tech and startupsthumbnailthemorningbrief.ghost.ioTechnology12500$3200
#2Creative Minds WeeklyArt, design, and creative entrepreneurshipthumbnailcreativeminds.ghost.ioDesign8300$1850
#3Indie Publishers HubStories from independent publishers worldwidethumbnailindiepub.ghost.ioPublishing15200$4100
#4Marketing DecodedData-driven marketing strategies and trendsthumbnailmarketingdecoded.ghost.ioMarketing9800$2450
#5The Creator EconomyInsights on building sustainable creator businessesthumbnailcreatoreconomy.ghost.ioBusiness11400$2950

How to scrape Ghost Explore search results in 4 steps

No Ghost API key, no coding, and no manual browsing. Search Ghost Explore for any keyword and the robot extracts the creator listings.

  • A free Browse AI account (no credit card required).
  • A search URL from Ghost's Explore page for the topic you want to discover.
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Sign up for free
Create your Browse AI account in under a minute. No credit card required. You will find this prebuilt robot in the robot library ready to use.
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Paste the Ghost Explore search URL
Visit Ghost Explore, search for any keyword - technology, finance, design, health, or any niche - and copy the search results URL. Paste it into the robot. Queue multiple topic searches to build a comprehensive newsletter directory.
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Run the robot
Click run. The robot loads the Ghost Explore search results and extracts the position, title, description, image URL, website, category, number of members, and MRR for every listed creator.
4
Connect integrations or export your data
Your newsletter discovery data is ready. Push to Google Sheets for outreach list building, sync to Airtable for a searchable publication database, or connect through Zapier to feed new publications into your content discovery workflow.

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What can you do with Ghost Explore data?

Ghost Explore data helps content professionals, marketers, and researchers discover and analyze the indie publishing ecosystem:

  • Newsletter discovery: Search for topics relevant to your interests or industry. Build curated reading lists from Ghost-powered publications.
  • Creator outreach: Build partnership and collaboration lists from Ghost Explore search results. Pitch cross-promotions, sponsorships, or guest posts.
  • Competitive landscape: If you run a newsletter, extract competitors from Ghost Explore. See how they position their publications and what topics they cover.
  • Content curation: Build a database of niche publications for content recommendation engines, link roundups, or industry resource guides.
  • Market research: Analyze the indie publishing landscape by topic. Count publications, assess audience indicators, and identify underserved niches.
  • Ad and sponsorship targeting: Find relevant Ghost newsletters for advertising. Use publication descriptions and topics to identify the best-fit sponsorship opportunities.
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Newsletter creators and indie publishers
Discover what other Ghost publications exist in your niche. Understand your competitive landscape and find collaboration opportunities.
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Marketing and PR teams
Build outreach lists of niche newsletter creators. Find Ghost publications whose audiences match your target market for sponsorships or partnerships.
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Content and media researchers
Map the indie publishing ecosystem on Ghost. Analyze topic coverage, publication frequency, and creator profiles across the platform.
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Content curators and aggregators
Build directories and recommendation lists from Ghost Explore data. Discover quality publications for newsletters-about-newsletters or topic-specific reading lists.

What data does this Ghost Explore scraper extract?

Each creator listing from Ghost Explore search results becomes a structured row:

FieldWhat it contains
PositionThe ranking position of the creator listing in search results.
TitleThe name of the Ghost publication.
DescriptionThe publication description from the Explore listing.
Image URLDirect link to the publication's logo or cover image.
WebsiteDirect link to the publication's Ghost page.
CategoryThe categories or topics associated with the publication.
Number of MembersAvailable audience size or subscriber count.
MRRMonthly recurring revenue or monetization indicators.

Ghost Explore listings are curated and updated by the Ghost team and individual publishers. New publications appear as creators opt in to the directory. Schedule monthly runs to discover new entrants.

Frequently asked questions

What is a Ghost scraper?
A ghost scraper extracts structured data from Ghost's Explore directory - positions, titles, descriptions, images, websites, categories, member counts, and MRR - and exports it into a format you can filter and analyze.

What is Ghost Explore?
Ghost Explore is the discovery directory for publications built on the Ghost platform. It lets users search for newsletters and indie publications by topic.

Do I need a Ghost API key?
No. This robot extracts data from the publicly visible Ghost Explore search results without any API credentials.

Can I search for any topic?
Yes. Whatever you can search for on Ghost Explore, this robot can extract. Enter any keyword and the robot captures the matching creator listings.

Is this Ghost scraper free?
Browse AI's free plan includes credits to run this robot at no cost. Create an account without a credit card and start discovering Ghost publications.

How many publications can I extract?
The robot captures every listing returned by Ghost Explore for your search query. The number depends on how many publications match your keyword.

Ghost Explore gives you newsletter discovery - combine it with other platforms for a complete creator picture:

  • Ghost topic scraper - After searching for keywords, browse Ghost Explore's topic categories to discover publications organized by subject area.
  • Reddit comments scraper - Supplement Ghost publisher discovery with Reddit discussions about newsletters and indie publishing to find creators the directory might miss.
  • YouTube channel scraper - Discover whether Ghost newsletter creators also have YouTube channels. Build multi-platform creator profiles for partnership decisions.

Discover newsletters and indie publishers on Ghost

Publications, authors, descriptions - search Ghost Explore and export structured creator data.

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