Similarweb Scraper
by igview-owner
Scrape website traffic analytics for any domain: global rank, visits, engagement metrics, traffic sources, top SEO keywords, and similar competitor si...
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About Similarweb Scraper
Scrape website traffic analytics for any domain: global rank, visits, engagement metrics, traffic sources, top SEO keywords, and similar competitor sites.
What does this actor do?
Similarweb Scraper 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
π Similarweb Scraper - Website Traffic & Analytics Data Extractor Extract comprehensive website analytics and traffic data from any domain. Get global rankings, monthly visits, engagement metrics, traffic sources, top keywords, similar sites, and geographic distribution. Perfect for competitor analysis, market research, SEO insights, and business intelligence. --- ## π Table of Contents - β¨ Features - π― Use Cases - β‘ Quick Start - π Input Parameters - π€ Output Data - π Dataset Views - β FAQ - π·οΈ Keywords --- ## β¨ Features ### π Complete Website Analytics | Category | Data Points | Description | |----------|-------------|-------------| | π Rankings | Global Rank, Country Rank, Category Rank | See where any website stands globally and in specific markets | | π₯ Traffic Metrics | Monthly Visits, Bounce Rate, Pages/Visit, Avg Duration | Understand user engagement and behavior patterns | | π Traffic Sources | Direct, Search, Social, Referral, Mail, Paid | Discover how visitors find the website | | πΊοΈ Geographic Data | Top Countries, Country Share % | Identify primary markets and audience distribution | | π SEO Keywords | Top 10 Keywords, Search Volume, CPC | Uncover organic search strategy and keyword performance | | π Similar Sites | Competitor Websites, Tags, Related Domains | Find similar websites and industry competitors | | π
Trends | 3-Month Visit History | Track traffic growth or decline over time | ### β‘ Key Capabilities - β
Bulk Analysis - Scrape up to 50 domains in one run - β
Clean Data - Formatted numbers (4.3B, 12.5M), percentages, readable durations - β
Multiple Views - 4 organized table views for different analysis needs - β
Auto-Cleaning - Automatically removes protocols, www, and trailing slashes from URLs --- ## π― Use Cases | Use Case | What You Get | Business Value | |----------|--------------|----------------| | π Competitor Analysis | Traffic volume, sources, keywords, similar sites | Benchmark against competitors and identify market gaps | | π Market Research | Industry rankings, geographic distribution, trends | Understand market size and regional opportunities | | π SEO Strategy | Top keywords, search traffic %, organic performance | Discover keyword opportunities and content strategies | | πΌ Business Intelligence | Engagement metrics, traffic sources, growth trends | Make data-driven decisions for marketing and growth | | π― Lead Generation | Find similar sites in your niche | Build targeted outreach lists of potential partners | | π Investment Research | Traffic trends, market position, audience insights | Evaluate digital assets and online businesses | --- ## β‘ Quick Start ### 1οΈβ£ Basic Run json { "domains": ["google.com", "amazon.com", "facebook.com"] } ### 2οΈβ£ Input Format You can enter domains in any of these formats - the actor automatically cleans them: | Input Format | Cleaned Output | |--------------|----------------| | https://www.example.com | example.com | | http://example.com/page | example.com | | www.example.com | example.com | | example.com | example.com β
| ### 3οΈβ£ Run & Download 1. Enter 1-50 domains 2. Click "Start" 3. View results in organized table views 4. Export to JSON, CSV, Excel, or HTML --- ## π Input Parameters | Parameter | Type | Required | Default | Description | |-----------|------|----------|---------|-------------| | domains | Array[String] | β
Yes | ["x.com"] | Website domains to analyze. Min: 1, Max: 50 | Input Validation: - β
Accepts full URLs or domain names - β
Auto-removes http://, https://, www. - β
Validates domain format - β οΈ Invalid domains are skipped with a warning --- ## π€ Output Data Each dataset item represents one website's complete analytics. ### Complete Data Fields #### π Basic Information json { "domain": "x.com", "title": "X. It's what's happening", "description": "From breaking news and entertainment to sports...", "category": "computers_electronics_and_technology/social_networks", "screenshot": "https://site-images.similarcdn.com/..." } #### π Rankings json { "globalRank": 5, "countryRank": 7, "countryRankCode": "US", "categoryRank": 4, "categoryName": "Social_Networks_and_Online_Communities" } #### π₯ Engagement Metrics json { "totalVisits": 4306526559, "totalVisitsFormatted": "4.31B", "bounceRate": "30.89%", "pagesPerVisit": "14.17", "avgVisitDuration": "12m 39s", "avgVisitDurationSeconds": 759.28, "dataMonth": "11", "dataYear": "2025" } #### π Traffic Sources json { "trafficSources": { "direct": "75.20%", "search": "19.41%", "social": "1.60%", "referrals": "3.54%", "mail": "0.11%", "paidReferrals": "0.14%" }, "directTraffic": "75.20%", "searchTraffic": "19.41%", "socialTraffic": "1.60%", "referralTraffic": "3.54%" } #### πΊοΈ Geographic Distribution json { "topCountries": [ { "countryCode": "US", "share": "27.15%" }, { "countryCode": "JP", "share": "13.68%" }, { "countryCode": "GB", "share": "4.25%" } ], "topCountry": "US", "topCountryShare": "27.15%" } #### π Top Keywords json { "topKeywords": [ { "keyword": "twitter", "volume": 32658450, "volumeFormatted": "32.66M", "cpc": 1.4 } ] } #### π Similar Sites json { "similarSites": [ { "site": "facebook.com", "title": "Facebook - log in or sign up", "description": "Connect with friends...", "globalRank": 3, "categoryRank": 1, "totalVisits": 12137693644, "totalVisitsFormatted": "12.14B", "thumbnail": "https://..." } ], "similarSitesCount": 10, "topSimilarSite": "facebook.com", "tags": ["commerce", "science", "developer"] } #### π
Monthly Visits Trend json { "monthlyVisits": [ { "month": "2025-09-01", "visits": 4272086662, "visitsFormatted": "4.27B" }, { "month": "2025-10-01", "visits": 4390395164, "visitsFormatted": "4.39B" }, { "month": "2025-11-01", "visits": 4306526559, "visitsFormatted": "4.31B" } ] } --- ## π Dataset Views The actor provides 4 organized table views for easy data analysis: ### 1οΈβ£ π Traffic Overview Quick snapshot of key metrics: - Domain, Title - Global Rank, Country Rank - Monthly Visits (formatted) - Bounce Rate, Pages/Visit, Avg Duration ### 2οΈβ£ π Traffic Sources Traffic acquisition breakdown: - Domain, Global Rank - Direct, Search, Social, Referral percentages - Top Country, Country Share ### 3οΈβ£ π SEO & Keywords Search engine optimization insights: - Domain, Title, Description - Category, Category Rank - Search Traffic percentage ### 4οΈβ£ π Similar Sites Competitor and related websites: - Domain, Global Rank - Similar Sites Count - Top Similar Site - Industry Tags --- ## β FAQ ### Q: How accurate is the data? A: The data comes from Similarweb's analytics platform, which uses a combination of direct measurement, data modeling, and machine learning. It's industry-standard for competitive intelligence. ### Q: Why do some domains show no data? A: This can happen if: - The domain is very new or has minimal traffic - The domain doesn't exist or is misspelled - The website has insufficient data in Similarweb's database ### Q: What's the difference between totalVisits and totalVisitsFormatted? A: - totalVisits: Raw number (e.g., 4306526559) - totalVisitsFormatted: Human-readable (e.g., "4.31B") ### Q: Can I scrape my own website? A: Yes! This is great for: - Verifying your analytics data - Understanding your traffic sources - Finding similar/competitor sites - Discovering which keywords drive traffic ### Q: How often is the data updated? A: The data typically reflects the most recent complete month. Check the dataMonth and dataYear fields in the output. ### Q: Can I get historical data beyond 3 months? A: Currently, the actor provides the last 3 months of visit data in the monthlyVisits field. ### Q: What format should I use for domains? A: Any format works! The actor automatically cleans: - https://www.example.com β example.com - http://example.com/page β example.com - Just enter the domain naturally and let the actor handle it. ### Q: How many domains can I scrape at once? A: You can scrape 1-50 domains per run. For larger lists, split them into multiple runs. ### Q: What's included in "Similar Sites"? A: Up to 10 competitor/related websites with their: - Domain name and title - Global and category rankings - Monthly visit estimates - Thumbnail images --- ## π·οΈ Keywords similarweb scraper, website analytics scraper, traffic data extractor, competitor analysis tool, website traffic scraper, seo analytics, market research tool, website ranking checker, traffic source analyzer, similar sites finder, website intelligence, competitive intelligence, web analytics scraper, domain analytics, apify similarweb, website metrics scraper, traffic estimation tool, seo competitor analysis, website statistics scraper, digital marketing analytics --- ## π Get Started Now Ready to analyze website traffic and uncover competitive insights? 1. Click "Try for free" to open the actor 2. Enter domains you want to analyze (1-50 domains) 3. Click "Start" and wait for results 4. Browse data in 4 organized table views 5. Export to JSON, CSV, Excel, or HTML β If this actor helps your business, please give it a star! --- Built with β€οΈ by Sachin Kumar Yadav using Apify Platform Transform website data into actionable insights. Start scraping now! π
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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- igview-owner
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- Active Users
- 58
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