Pagination patterns every scraper must handle in 2026

Most catalog sites still use one of four pagination styles: Next/Prev, numbered pages, Load more, or infinite scroll. A useful scraper must map each to a clear “more data” mode.

URL-driven ?page= flows look simple but reset DOM state on navigation. Infinite scroll needs settle detection so you do not stop too early.

Practice each pattern on a playground before trusting production runs.