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Ghost Explore scraper for topic-based publication directories

Extract all publications from a Ghost Explore topic page - creator names, descriptions, MRR, member counts, and profile images - to build curated directories and map the indie publisher landscape by subject area.

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What this robot does

Ghost Explore organizes independent publications into topic categories - technology, business, culture, design, food, and dozens more. Each topic page lists the publications tagged to that subject, creating a curated directory of indie newsletters and blogs. For content professionals researching the newsletter landscape, topic pages provide a more structured starting point than keyword search.

This Ghost Explore topic scraper extracts every publication listed on a topic page: creator names, descriptions, website links, MRR, member counts, profile images, and ranking position. Whether you are cataloging newsletters by vertical, building a topic-specific reading list, or analyzing which niches have the most active indie publishing scenes, this robot gives you the data.

What Ghost Explore topic page extraction enables:

  • ✓ Complete topic directories from Ghost - every publication in a category extracted with author names, descriptions, and profile links.
  • ✓ Niche landscape mapping: see how many independent publications cover a specific topic on Ghost, who the most prominent creators are, and what angles they take.
  • ✓ Curated reading list creation: extract topic page listings and filter to build personalized newsletter collections for your team or audience.
  • ✓ Publishing opportunity identification by finding topic categories with high reader interest but few publications - underserved niches for new newsletters.
PositionCreator NameCreator descriptionWebsiteMRRNumber of MembersimgURL
#1Tech Weekly InsiderDeep dives into emerging technology trends and startup ecosystemsghost.io/tech-weekly$8,50012,400thumbnail
#2The Business LensAnalysis of markets, economics, and corporate strategy for foundersghost.io/business-lens$6,2009,870thumbnail
#3Culture & CritiqueEssays on media, art, and contemporary culture by independent writersghost.io/culture-critique$4,1006,543thumbnail
#4Design Systems QuarterlyPractical insights into design thinking and digital product strategyghost.io/design-systems$5,8008,920thumbnail
#5Food for ThoughtCulinary journalism and food industry analysis from award-winning chefsghost.io/food-thought$3,6005,210thumbnail

How to scrape a Ghost Explore topic page in 4 steps

No Ghost API, no scraping code, and no manual data collection. Navigate to any Ghost Explore topic and the robot extracts all listed publications.

  • A free Browse AI account (no credit card needed to start).
  • The URL of a Ghost Explore topic page.
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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 topic URL
Browse to Ghost Explore and select a topic category - Technology, Business, Culture, Design, or any other available topic. Copy the topic page URL and paste it into the robot. Queue multiple topic URLs to build a cross-category publication database.
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Run the robot
Click run. The robot loads the Ghost Explore topic page and extracts the position, creator name, description, website, MRR, member count, and profile image for every listed publication in that category.
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Connect integrations or export your data
Your newsletter directory data is ready. Push to Google Sheets for a sortable publication catalog, sync to Airtable for a searchable creator database, or connect through Zapier to automate newsletter curation workflows.

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What can you do with Ghost Explore topic data?

Topic-organized publication data from Ghost Explore supports content curation, market research, and creator networking:

  • Newsletter directory building: Extract publications from multiple Ghost Explore topics to create a comprehensive indie newsletter directory.
  • Content ecosystem mapping: Analyze how many publications cover each topic area on Ghost. Identify the most crowded and most underserved niches.
  • Reader curation: Build topic-specific reading lists for your team, community, or audience by extracting and filtering Ghost Explore topic pages.
  • Partnership and cross-promotion: Identify creators in adjacent topics for newsletter swaps, guest posts, or co-created content.
  • Advertising prospecting: Find newsletters in specific topics for sponsorship opportunities. Build a prospect list with publication descriptions and audience indicators.
  • Trend analysis: Monitor topic pages over time to see which categories are growing in publication count and which creators are gaining prominence.
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Newsletter creators
Discover publications in your niche and adjacent topics. Find collaboration partners, cross-promotion opportunities, and understand your competitive landscape.
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Sponsors and advertisers
Build targeted lists of newsletters for sponsorship. Browse Ghost Explore topics to find publications whose audiences match your customer profile.
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Media and publishing researchers
Study the indie publishing ecosystem by topic. Analyze publication density, creator profiles, and audience indicators across Ghost's category structure.
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Content curators and newsletter aggregators
Build curated directories organized by topic. Extract Ghost Explore pages to maintain up-to-date publication catalogs for your readers.

What data does this Ghost Explore topic scraper extract?

Every publication on the Ghost Explore topic page becomes a structured row:

FieldWhat it contains
PositionThe ranking position of the creator on the Ghost Explore topic page.
Creator NameThe name of the indie creator or publication.
Creator descriptionHow the creator or publication describes itself on Ghost Explore.
WebsiteLink to the creator's website or publication page on Ghost.
MRRMonthly Recurring Revenue or audience size indicator for the publication.
Number of MembersThe subscriber count or community size of the publication.
imgURLProfile image or logo of the creator or publication.

Ghost Explore topic pages are updated as publishers join the directory and update their profiles. New publications appear regularly. Run monthly extractions to keep your directory current.

Frequently asked questions

What is Ghost Explore?
Ghost Explore is a directory of publications built on the Ghost platform. It organizes newsletters and blogs by topic categories, making it easy to discover indie publishers.

How is the topic scraper different from the search scraper?
The topic scraper extracts publications from Ghost Explore's pre-organized topic category pages. The search scraper extracts results from keyword searches. Use topic pages for structured browsing and search for specific keyword discovery.

Do I need a Ghost account?
No. This robot extracts data from the publicly visible Ghost Explore topic pages without any account or API credentials.

What topics are available?
Ghost Explore covers topics like Technology, Business, Culture, Design, Food, Science, Politics, and many more. The available topics are defined by Ghost's directory structure.

Is this Ghost Explore scraper free?
Browse AI's free tier includes credits to use this robot without payment. Sign up without a credit card and start extracting Ghost publication data.

Can I build a full newsletter directory?
Yes. Extract multiple topic pages and merge the data to build a comprehensive directory of Ghost-powered publications organized by subject area.

Topic page data gives you organized discovery - combine with keyword search and cross-platform data for a complete creator landscape:

  • Ghost search scraper - Complement topic browsing with keyword searches. Find specific publications that might be tagged under different topic categories.
  • YouTube channel scraper - Build multi-platform creator profiles by combining Ghost publication data with YouTube channel information.
  • Trustpilot category scraper - Both Ghost Explore and Trustpilot organize entries by category. The same directory-scraping approach works across platforms.

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