URL Shares dataset

The URL Shares dataset allows approved researchers to study the distribution of URLs on Facebook and how users interacted with those URLs.

Documentation contents

Overview

Explanation of core concepts, URL Shares dataset features, and usage requirements.

Get started

A short tutorial on using the dataset.

Public environment guides

Case-based guides to help you perform common actions in the public environment.

Private environment guides

Case-based guides to help you perform common actions in the private environment.

Support

Answers to commonly asked questions, important policy documents, changelog, and a guide for using our Direct Support tool to get help.

Reference

References describing data table and variables.

Researcher community

An introduction to the virtual monthly community building event series called Meta Research Exchange, and a spotlight on some featured works published by researchers who have been using the public and private environments.