# LinkedIn Ad API (https://www.socialcrawl.dev/platforms/linkedin/ad)

> Returns detailed information about a specific LinkedIn advertisement including ad copy, sponsor info, impressions, and targeting.

TL;DR: `GET /v1/linkedin/ad` costs 5 credits per call and returns SocialCrawl's unified JSON schema. Single x-api-key auth, 100 free credits on signup.

## Parameters

| Parameter | Required | Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| `url` | yes | Full URL of the LinkedIn ad |

## Code example

```bash
curl "https://www.socialcrawl.dev/v1/linkedin/ad?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fad-library%2Fdetail%2F666281156" \
  -H "x-api-key: sc_YOUR_API_KEY"
```

## FAQ

### How do I fetch a specific LinkedIn ad with an API?

Send a GET request to /v1/linkedin/ad with the Ad Library URL (e.g. https://www.linkedin.com/ad/library/detail/12345) in the url parameter. The response includes ad copy, sponsor info, impressions range, and targeting details.

### What does the LinkedIn Ad Library endpoint return?

Ad creative text, headline, call-to-action, destination URL, sponsor name and logo, disclaimer text, ad format (single image, video, carousel, document), impressions range, date range, and any disclosed targeting parameters (country, industry, seniority).

### How much does the LinkedIn Ad Library API cost?

Each ad lookup costs 5 credits on the advanced tier. Ad Library data is richer than standard public content, which is reflected in the tier. New accounts still get 100 free credits, enough for 20 ad lookups before you need to upgrade.

### Can I use this for competitor ad intelligence?

Yes, competitor ad intelligence is the primary use case. Pull ad creative and targeting from a competitor's campaigns to inform your own positioning, creative tests, and budget planning, the same way Meta's ad library is used for B2C research.

### Is LinkedIn Ad Library data public?

Yes. The LinkedIn Ad Library launched in 2023 to comply with the EU Digital Services Act and is publicly accessible at linkedin.com/ad/library. SocialCrawl reads only data LinkedIn has already made public, no login or special permission required.

See the full LinkedIn API: https://www.socialcrawl.dev/platforms/linkedin

## Pricing

- Standard endpoints: 1 credit per call
- Advanced endpoints: 5 credits per call
- Premium endpoints: 10 credits per call
- 100 free credits on signup, no credit card required. Cached responses cost 0 credits. Credit packs never expire.
- Full pricing: https://www.socialcrawl.dev/pricing

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