Tumblr Tags Scraper

Scrapes Tumblr tag search results for posts, images, and community data. Useful for social media monitoring, trend analysis, and content research.

Overview

This actor searches Tumblr for specified tags and extracts structured data about each tag and its associated community. It collects tag statistics, post metadata, engagement metrics, and visual content. Output is provided in multiple formats via the Apify dataset.

Key Features

• Multi-tag search: Process an array of keywords/tags in a single run.
• Detailed tag data: Collects followers count, post count, hub name, and header images.
• Post metadata: Gathers engagement metrics and timestamp information.
• Built-in reliability: Includes automated scrolling, anti-detection mechanisms, and optional proxy configuration.

How to Use

Configure the actor using the input parameters below and run it. The scraped data will be available in the Storage tab under the dataset.

Input Parameters

Configure your run using these fields in the actor input.

Input Example

{
  "keywords": ["ai", "artificial intelligence"],
  "maxItems": 100
}

Output

The actor outputs an array of objects, one for each scraped tag. Data is saved to a dataset and can be downloaded as JSON, JSONL, CSV, Excel, HTML, or XML.

Each result includes:
* Keyword: The searched term.
* Tag Details: id, serveId, hubName.
* Community Stats: followersCount, followersCountInt, newPostsCount, newPostsCountInt.
* Visuals: image URL, imageWidth, imageHeight, backgroundColor.
* Metadata: scrapedAt timestamp, isFollowed status, links.
* Engagement: Various post and trending metrics.

Output Sample

[
  {
    "keyword": "ai",
    "scrapedAt": "2025-01-25T03:11:27.213Z",
    "tag": {
      "hubName": "artificial intelligence",
      "followersCount": "2.8M",
      "followersCountInt": 2764969,
      "newPostsCount": "110",
      "image": "https://64.media.tumblr.com/...jpg",
      "links": { ... }
    }
  }
]

Tips

• Use specific keywords for targeted results.
• Adjust maxItems based on your data volume needs.
• Enable proxyConfiguration for higher reliability during large or repeated runs.
• Be mindful of Tumblr's rate limits and terms of service.