# 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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