Hot Topics Scraper - Douyin, Zhihu, etc.

Hot Topics Scraper - Douyin, Zhihu, etc.

by cloudcharlestom

Scrape real-time trending topics from Douyin, Zhihu, Bilibili, and other major Chinese platforms. Get structured data for market analysis, content creation, and media monitoring.

155 runs
16 users
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About Hot Topics Scraper - Douyin, Zhihu, etc.

Ever feel like you're missing the conversation? This actor lets you tap directly into what's trending right now across China's biggest social platforms. It scrapes hot topic lists and trending searches from Douyin, Zhihu, Bilibili, Toutiao, Hupu, Baidu, and ThePaper, pulling that data into a clean, structured format you can actually use. I run this regularly to get a pulse on real-time discussions, and it saves hours of manual checking. It's perfect for market researchers who need to spot emerging trends, content marketers looking for viral angles, or media teams that have to stay ahead of the news cycle. You get the raw lists of trending keywords and topics, along with engagement metrics where available, so you can see not just what's being talked about, but how intensely. It's one of those straightforward tools that does a specific job really well—no fluff, just current, actionable data from platforms that are often a black box for automated collection.

What does this actor do?

Hot Topics Scraper - Douyin, Zhihu, etc. 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

  1. Click "Try This Actor" to open it on Apify
  2. Create a free Apify account if you don't have one
  3. Configure the input parameters as needed
  4. Run the actor and download your results

Documentation

Hot Topics Scraper - Douyin, Zhihu, etc.

Overview

This is an Apify actor that scrapes trending topic lists (hot rankings) from major Chinese social media and news platforms. It outputs structured data for use in data analysis, reporting, monitoring, or application integration.

Key Features

  • Supported Platforms: Scrapes hot lists from:
    • Douyin (TikTok)
    • Zhihu
    • Bilibili
    • Baidu Search
    • Baidu Tieba
    • Toutiao (Jinri Toutiao)
    • The Paper
    • Caixin
    • Wall Street Journal (Chinese edition)
  • Structured Output: Returns consistent data fields for each trending item across all platforms.
  • Multiple Formats: Results can be downloaded as JSON, CSV, Excel, XML, or HTML.
  • Integration Ready: Built on Apify, enabling easy integration with other apps and services via the platform's tools.

How to Use

  1. Start the Actor: Go to the actor page: Hot Rank Scraper.
  2. Configure Input: In the actor's input, specify the type parameter (e.g., "Douyin Hot List").
  3. Run: Click Start to begin the scrape.
  4. Get Data: Once finished, download the dataset from the Storage tab in your preferred format.

Input & Output

Input

The actor requires a simple input object specifying the target platform.

{
  "type": "Douyin Hot List"
}

Output Structure

The actor returns an array of objects. Each object represents one trending item with the following fields. Note that some fields may be empty ("") depending on the platform.

Field Description
hot_word The trending keyword or topic title.
hot_value A numerical metric indicating popularity (e.g., view count, search volume).
label A category or tag for the topic (may be empty).
label_url URL associated with the label (may be empty).
url The direct URL to the topic or search results.
desc A brief description of the topic (may be empty).

Example Output Item:

{
  "hot_word": "2025年男篮亚洲杯前瞻",
  "hot_value": 12218829,
  "label": 3,
  "label_url": "",
  "url": "https://www.douyin.com/search/2025%E5%B9%B4%E7%94%B7%E7%AF%AE%E4%BA%9A%E6%B4%B2%E6%9D%AF%E5%89%8D%E7%9E%BB",
  "desc": ""
}

Notes on Data Use

The actor only extracts publicly available data from platform hot lists. It does not scrape private user data. You are responsible for complying with relevant data protection regulations (like GDPR) and the terms of service of the source platforms. Use the data lawfully.

Categories

AUTOMATION NEWS SOCIAL_MEDIA

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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Actor Information

Developer
cloudcharlestom
Pricing
Paid
Total Runs
155
Active Users
16

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