Youtube Video Data Extractor
by agenscrape
Extract YouTube video metadata fast - title, description, views, duration, channel, thumbnails, available formats & more. Supports URLs, video IDs, Sh...
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About Youtube Video Data Extractor
Extract YouTube video metadata fast - title, description, views, duration, channel, thumbnails, available formats & more. Supports URLs, video IDs, Shorts & embeds. Process multiple videos in one run. No browser needed, reliable batch processing.
What does this actor do?
Youtube Video Data Extractor is a web scraping and automation tool available on the Apify platform. It's designed to help you extract data and automate tasks efficiently in the cloud.
Key Features
- Cloud-based execution - no local setup required
- Scalable infrastructure for large-scale operations
- API access for integration with your applications
- Built-in proxy rotation and anti-blocking measures
- Scheduled runs and webhooks for automation
How to Use
- Click "Try This Actor" to open it on Apify
- Create a free Apify account if you don't have one
- Configure the input parameters as needed
- Run the actor and download your results
Documentation
YouTube Video Data Extractor Extract comprehensive metadata from any YouTube video instantly. Get detailed information including title, description, view count, channel details, thumbnails, available video formats, and more. ## Features - Batch Processing - Extract data from multiple videos in a single run - Flexible Input - Accepts YouTube URLs or video IDs in any format - Rich Data - Get 15+ data points per video including metadata, channel info, and format details - Fast & Reliable - Optimized for speed with built-in retry mechanism ## Input | Field | Type | Required | Description | |-------|------|----------|-------------| | videos | Array | Yes | List of YouTube video URLs or IDs | ### Supported Input Formats https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ https://youtu.be/dQw4w9WgXcQ https://www.youtube.com/shorts/dQw4w9WgXcQ https://www.youtube.com/embed/dQw4w9WgXcQ dQw4w9WgXcQ ## Output | Field | Type | Description | |-------|------|-------------| | videoId | String | YouTube video ID | | title | String | Video title | | description | String | Video description | | channelId | String | Channel ID | | channelName | String | Channel name | | duration | Number | Duration in seconds | | viewCount | Number | Total views | | isLive | Boolean | Live stream status | | isPrivate | Boolean | Private video status | | keywords | Array | Video tags/keywords | | thumbnail | String | Highest quality thumbnail URL | | category | String | Video category | | publishDate | String | Publish date | | uploadDate | String | Upload date | | availableFormats | Array | Available video/audio formats | | isAgeRestricted | Boolean | Age restriction status | | embedEnabled | Boolean | Embed permission status | | url | String | Full YouTube URL | | scrapedAt | String | Extraction timestamp | ## Example Output json { "videoId": "dQw4w9WgXcQ", "title": "Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up", "description": "The official video for Never Gonna Give You Up...", "channelId": "UCuAXFkgsw1L7xaCfnd5JJOw", "channelName": "Rick Astley", "duration": 213, "viewCount": 1500000000, "isLive": false, "isPrivate": false, "keywords": ["rick astley", "never gonna give you up"], "thumbnail": "https://i.ytimg.com/vi/dQw4w9WgXcQ/maxresdefault.jpg", "category": "Music", "publishDate": "2009-10-25", "uploadDate": "2009-10-25", "availableFormats": [ {"quality": "1080p", "mimeType": "video/mp4", "bitrate": 2500000}, {"quality": "720p", "mimeType": "video/mp4", "bitrate": 1500000} ], "isAgeRestricted": false, "embedEnabled": true, "url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ", "scrapedAt": "2024-01-15T10:30:00.000Z" } ## Use Cases - Content Research - Analyze video metadata for market research - Competitor Analysis - Track competitor video performance - Data Collection - Build datasets of YouTube video information - SEO Analysis - Extract keywords and metadata for optimization - Content Monitoring - Monitor video availability and status
Categories
Common Use Cases
Market Research
Gather competitive intelligence and market data
Lead Generation
Extract contact information for sales outreach
Price Monitoring
Track competitor pricing and product changes
Content Aggregation
Collect and organize content from multiple sources
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- Developer
- agenscrape
- Pricing
- Paid
- Total Runs
- 22
- Active Users
- 2
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