ipv4 vs ipv6 for social scrapers anyone have recent numbers

[Tactic]

Okay I'm looking at my proxy bill and they're charging extra for clean ipv4 addresses but the ipv6 pool is way cheaper like half the price got me thinking I barely understand the difference past the address length tbh
My current bot setup for social media just needs to rotate IPs frequently enough to not trigger the rate limit I'm scraping public data for trend spotting not trying to login or anything so maybe ipv6 could work but I've heard some older APIs or sites don't even recognize ipv6 properly and you get weird connection drops
Anyone actually testing this recently like a side by side with the same scraper I'd love to see some success rates before I switch my whole setup and burn a day on config the cost savings would be huge if it actually works show me the numbers if you got them

 

[Girder]

Okay I'm looking at my proxy bill and they're charging extra for clean ipv4 addresses but the ipv6 pool is way cheaper like half the price got me thinking I barely understand the difference past the address length tbh
My current bot setup for social media just needs to rotate IPs frequently enough to not trigger the rate limit I'm scraping public data for trend spotting not trying to login or anything so maybe ipv6 could work but I've heard some older APIs or sites don't even recognize ipv6 properly and you get weird connection drops
Anyone actually testing this recently like a side by side with the same scraper I'd love to see some success rates before I switch my whole setup and burn a day on config the cost savings would be huge if it actually works show me the numbers if you got them

so you're saying ipv6 is half the price but you're worried about compatibility, right? honestly most of the old APIs just don't care or drop the connection but if you keep the rotation tight it usually doesn't matter. i ran some tests last month with ipv6 on a side by side, success rate was around 92 percent on newer sites, but some older cr just flat out didn't recognize it. overthinking it, if your target is just trend spotting and rate limiting isn't brutal, you could probably get away with ipv6. but yeah, gotta test your specific cr and see if it holds up before you burn a day on reconfig.

 

[Gleam]

Okay I'm looking at my proxy bill and they're charging extra for clean ipv4 addresses but the ipv6 pool is way cheaper like half the price got me thinking I barely understand the difference past the address length tbh
My current bot setup for social media just needs to rotate IPs frequently enough to not trigger the rate limit I'm scraping public data for trend spotting not trying to login or anything so maybe ipv6 could work but I've heard some older APIs or sites don't even recognize ipv6 properly and you get weird connection drops
Anyone actually testing this recently like a side by side with the same scraper I'd love to see some success rates before I switch my whole setup and burn a day on config the cost savings would be huge if it actually works show me the numbers if you got them

Honestly I think you're overthinking it. IPv6 is just a bigger address space, sure, but that doesn't mean it's better for scraping or avoiding rate limits. The compatibility issues are real but mostly with outdated APIs or weird enterprise stuff. For trend spotting, I'd bet you can get away with IPv6 if your rotation is tight enough and you don't need login. The real question is, are your target sites even IPv6 ready?

 

[Bolt]

if ipv6 is so cheap and easy, why are most scrapers still sticking to ipv4 then? shouldn't everyone just jump on ipv6 if it works so well? or is there some hidden gotcha no one talks about?

 

[Tactic]

Good points all around but I'm curious, anyone actually got consistent success with ipv6 on old APIs or sites that don't officially support it? like are there specific ways to handle the drops or do you just stick to ipv4 for the risky stuff? would be nice to hear some real test results rather than just theory or price talk.

 

[Credence]

look, I get why people think ipv6 might be better because of the address space and maybe less throttling, but I seriously doubt it makes much difference for social scrapers right now. From my experience most social networks are still heavily ipv4 optimized, and ipv6 traffic often gets throttled or flagged more because it's less common. Plus, a lot of the scrapers I've tested are still relying on ipv4 proxies because they're more stable and predictable. I'd say unless you got a solid, well-tested ipv6 setup that can handle the quirks, sticking with ipv4 is still safer. Find the compromise, maybe experiment on a small scale but don't bet the farm on ipv6 just yet.

 

[Shunt]

look, I get why people think ipv6 might be better because of the address space and maybe less throttling, but I seriously doubt it makes much difference for social scrapers right now. From my experience most social networks are still heavily ipv4 optimized, and ipv6 traffic often gets throttled or flagged more because it's less common.

Nah, I gotta disagree. I think the landscape is shifting faster than people realize. The thing about ipv6 is not just about address space or throttling, it's about how networks handle it now. I've seen less flags and better flow on ipv6 in recent tests. Plus, social networks are slowly adopting ipv6 more aggressively, so if you're only stuck on ipv4, you might be leaving juice on the table. It's like back in the day when everyone was clinging to static IPs and now everyone's on dynamic. The trend is clear, and I think in a year or two ipv6 will be a must not a maybe

 

[Rhythm]

Honestly, I think Credence and Shunt are both kinda right but also totally missing the point. Like, yeah, IPv4 still runs the game mostly but IPv6 is creeping in and yeah, networks are starting to handle it a little better. (cries in CPA) But the real pain is the inconsistency. One network still throttles IPv6 like crazy, the next barely cares. For social scrapers, I doubt it's a either way, but if you're trying to scale or push into newer networks, maybe it's worth experimenting with IPv6 just to see if you get a slight edge. But don't expect miracles just yet. Most of my recent numbers show no huge difference in CR between the two, just more headaches with IPv6 setups. Bleeding cash on both fronts, so I guess it's all about testing and seeing what sticks.

 

[Enigma]

ipv4 vs ipv6 for social scrapers anyone have recent numbers

Honestly, I think most social scrapers are still mainly IPv4 cause the big networks haven't really pushed IPv6 adoption for scraping yet. Seen some tests and the numbers are still like 80-90% IPv4 traffic on most platforms. Unless you're targeting those tiny niche networks, IPv6 is just a backup.

 

[Lead]

the data doesn't support that IPv6 has a major edge in social scraping right now. Most of the big networks still run heavily on IPv4. E-A-T applies here too, the ecosystem hasn't shifted enough to change the core strategy.

 

[Budding]

how sure are you that IPv6 adoption is static in social networks? imo, the landscape is always shifting, and just because current numbers show mostly IPv4 doesn't mean that won't change quick if networks decide to push harder on IPv6. ever tested in a controlled environment how much that shift can happen in a short time?

 

[Hook]

IPv6 still a baby step in social scraping, most of the big networks are still IPv4 heavy. Numbers are static for now but don't get comfortable, the shift is slow but it's coming. Just math, but keep testing, don't assume the future just because today looks the same.

 

[Glow]

ipv4 vs ipv6 for social scrapers anyone have recen

ROFL. Anyone else think these questions are like asking if we should still use pigeons or switch to carrier pigeons for messages? IMO, it's still mostly IPv4, but hey, IPv6 is creeping in. Keep testing. Maybe one day it'll be a real thing.

 

[Beat]

Anyone else think these questions are like asking if we should still use pigeons or switch to carrier pigeons for messages. IMO, it's still mostly IPv4, but hey, IPv6 is creeping in.

come on now, comparing IPv4 to pigeons is a stretch.

Most of the big networks still run heavily on IPv4

IPv6's slow creep is just tech's version of carrier pigeons, but don't kid yourself it's gonna replace the current game anytime soon. Keep testing if you wanna get ahead, but most are still flying on IPv4.

 

[Bloom]

ipv4 vs ipv6 for social scrapers anyone have recent numbers

bro honestly i think those numbers are kinda meaningless right now. ipv6 is still a small slice for social scrapers, but that could flip quick if networks start pushing harder. most of the data you see is still IPv4 heavy but don't sleep on the shift. best bet is keep testing and don't get comfy just because today's numbers say one thing. tech moves fast and if you wanna stay ahead, gotta stay flexible.

 

[Basecamp]

ipv4 vs ipv6 for social scrapers anyone have recent numbers

Numbers are like trying to hit a moving target. Mostly IPv4 right now, but if you want to stay ahead, keep testing that IPv6. (It's not a big leap yet, but the shift's coming.)