Baidu Scraper
by ivanvs
Extract Baidu search results for SEO, lead gen, and market research. Export your data to JSON, CSV, Excel, or XML with no limits.
Opens on Apify.com
About Baidu Scraper
Need to understand what's ranking on China's biggest search engine? This Baidu Scraper is what I use to pull clean, structured data directly from Baidu search results. It bypasses the usual headaches of blocks and CAPTCHAs, letting you focus on the insights. I rely on it for a few key things: tracking keyword positions for SEO clients targeting the Chinese market, gathering leads by extracting business contact info from local searches, and performing competitive analysis to see who's really winning for critical terms. Once the scraper runs, you get your data in a ready-to-use format. I typically export to JSON for feeding into my own dashboards, but CSV and Excel are perfect for sharing with teams or clients who prefer spreadsheets. The XML option is also there if that's what your pipeline needs. It's a straightforward tool that does one job well—giving you reliable access to Baidu's search data without the manual copy-paste nightmare.
What does this actor do?
Baidu 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
Baidu Scraper
Scrape search results from Baidu, China's dominant search engine, without manual configuration or rate limits.
Overview
This actor scrapes real-time search results from Baidu. It handles the proxy configuration required for reliable access and outputs structured data. Useful for SEO monitoring, market research, and lead generation in the Chinese market.
Key Features
- Real-time scraping: Fetches current Baidu search results.
- Pre-configured proxies: Built-in proxy setup for optimal performance and access.
- Structured output: Returns clean, parsed data including titles, URLs, and descriptions.
- Flexible data export: Download results in JSON, CSV, XML, RSS, or HTML Table formats via the Apify dataset.
How to Use
Configure the actor run using the input parameters below. The scraper will execute the search and save the results to the dataset.
Input Parameters
| Parameter | Description | Required | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
query |
The search term to execute on Baidu. | Yes | "Java Developer" |
maxRecords |
The maximum number of search results to scrape. | No | 100 |
Input Example
{
"query": "Java Developer",
"maxRecords": 100
}
Input/Output
Output Format
Each result in the dataset is a JSON object with the following fields:
{
"id": 16,
"title": "Java Development Freelance Jobs: Work Remote & Earn Online",
"url": "http://www.baidu.com/link?url=...",
"targetUrl": "https://www.interviewbit.com/blog/java-developer/",
"description": "What is Java Developer? Jobs Based on Skills...",
"source": "www.upwork.com/freelance-jobs/java..."
}
id: Result sequence number.title: The title of the search result.url: The Baidu redirect link.targetUrl: The final destination URL.description: The snippet/description from the search result.source: A display string for the result's domain.
FAQ
Do I need to configure proxies?
No. The actor uses a pre-configured proxy for optimal performance.
Support
For custom output requests or to report bugs, contact the developer at ivan.vasiljevic (at) hotmail.com or open an issue.
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
Ready to Get Started?
Try Baidu Scraper now on Apify. Free tier available with no credit card required.
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- Developer
- ivanvs
- Pricing
- Paid
- Total Runs
- 71
- Active Users
- 8
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