PhantomBuster

Name: PhantomBuster
Rating: 3.323529411764706 (68 reviews)
Author: PhantomBuster

Retrieve session cookies and boost LinkedIn prospecting with contact saving and CRM sync via PhantomBuster.

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PhantomBuster's Chrome extension streamlines your LinkedIn prospecting by automatically retrieving session cookies and displaying detailed contact info in a side panel when browsing LinkedIn profiles. With one click, you can access verified emails and phone numbers integrated via Dropcontact and IcyPeas. Easily save contact details directly to your PhantomBuster account and synchronize them with HubSpot CRM for seamless lead management. The extension supports multiple platforms including TikTok, Quora, Pinterest, GitHub, Intercom, and Uber APIs, continually improving with regular updates. Its intuitive interface and robust integration capabilities make it an essential tool for enhancing sales and marketing workflows.

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Version:

1.3.6 Last updated: 2025-06-05

Creation date:

2020-04-24

Risk:

Permissions:

notifications
activeTab
tabs
cookies
sidePanel

Host permissions:

*://*.phantombuster.com/*
*://*.facebook.com/*
*://*.github.com/*
*://*.instagram.com/*
*://*.intercom.io/*
*://*.linkedin.com/*
*://*.medium.com/*
*://*.producthunt.com/*
*://*.slack.com/*
*://*.twitter.com/*

Size:

1.89MB

Email:

su*****@phantombuster.com

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Source:

Chrome Web Store

Updated:

a day ago

Ranking

# 907 ▲ 175

Other rankings

#57 in Tools ▼ 1

#36 in choice keyword 5 ▼ 3

#40 in handle keyword 25 ▼ 5

#109 in update keyword 12 ▼ 4

#151 in session keyword 51

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Other platforms

PhantomBuster (v1.2.0)

4,962 4.38

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PhantomBuster (v1.1.5.5)

67,212 4.70

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User reviews

PhantomBuster is valued for its unique and powerful automation capabilities, particularly for LinkedIn and Twitter lead generation, supported by an active user community. However, many users are frustrated by its restrictive waitlist, limited free usage, and costly subscription plans. Technical issues like failed account linking and inaccurate scraped data have also been reported, alongside some negative impressions of its customer engagement approach. Overall, it offers advanced scraping tools with notable limitations and a steep learning curve.

Pros

Provides powerful automation tools for data scraping and lead generation, especially on LinkedIn and Twitter.
Intelligent and unique functionality not found in many other tools, including fuzzy logic to improve searches.
Useful free trial period with no credit card required.
Strong community support through a Slack channel that helps users get the most out of the tool.
Extracts data in multiple formats like CSV and JSON, allowing easy further processing.

Cons

Extension suffers from a "Waitlist" that prevents immediate use after installation, causing frustration.
Free version limits downloads severely (e.g., only 10 rows per CSV), pushing users to expensive subscription plans.
Some users experience issues with extension registration and linking social accounts like LinkedIn and Facebook.
Reports of poor customer experience with upselling tactics and collection of credit card data unexpectedly.
Some users report data quality issues such as incorrect emails and failed scrapes, as well as account blocks (e.g., Facebook).

Recent reviews

Up to 10 rows to export unless you pay. Just useless extension.

Di*****, 2025-06-11

I love Phantombustter and have for a long time

Be*****, 2025-06-03

Very Good Site For Beginner....

BD*****, 2025-05-24

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Extension safety

Risk impact

PhantomBuster requires a lot of sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

PhantomBuster has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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