Amazon search scraper

Extract comprehensive product data from Amazon search results with this powerful scraping tool. Get detailed information including titles, prices, ratings, reviews, features, descriptions, and availability for any Amazon product search.

Perfect for e-commerce research, competitive analysis, price monitoring, and market intelligence.

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What is the Amazon search scraper?

The Amazon search scraper is a specialized tool designed to extract product information directly from Amazon.com search results. Simply enter a keyword, and the scraper will collect comprehensive product details including titles, ASINs, prices, ratings, review counts, descriptions, and more.

The tool leverages the Apify platform for reliable execution with built-in monitoring, proxy rotation, scheduling capabilities, and API access. No complex setup required - just input your search terms and get structured data in JSON, CSV, or Excel format.

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Why use the Amazon search scraper?

This scraper provides several key benefits for businesses and researchers:

• Save Time: Automate manual data collection from Amazon instead of browsing and copying product information
• Real-Time Data: Get up-to-date pricing and availability information directly from Amazon
• Comprehensive Details: Extract rich product data including descriptions, features, and specifications
• Scalable: Scrape from one product to hundreds in a single run
• Structured Output: Receive clean, formatted data ready for analysis or integration

Use Cases

• Price Monitoring: Track competitor prices over time
• Market Research: Discover product trends and opportunities in your niche
• Inventory Tracking: Monitor stock levels and availability of products
• Competitive Analysis: Compare features and specifications of similar products
• Product Research: Gather intelligence before sourcing new products for your store

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What data can the Amazon search scraper extract?

Data Field	Description
Title	Product name or title
ASIN	Amazon Standard Identification Number (10-character unique ID)
Price	Listed product price with currency symbol
Rating	Average customer rating (e.g., 4.5 out of 5 stars)
Review Count	Number of customer reviews
Availability	Product availability status (In Stock, Out of Stock, etc.)
Image URL	Direct link to the main product image
Features	List of product features or technical specifications
Description	Detailed product description
Breadcrumb	Product category navigation path
Product URL	Direct link to the product page on Amazon
Scraped At	Timestamp of when the data was extracted

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How to scrape Amazon products

1. Enter a Keyword: Input any product search term (e.g., "laptop", "headphones", "iPhone case")
2. Set Limits: Choose how many products to scrape (1-1000)
3. Configure Options: Optionally include product variations or proxy settings
4. Run the Scraper: Start the extraction process automatically
5. Download Data: Export results in JSON, CSV, or Excel format

Input Example

{
  "keyword": "wireless headphones",
  "maxProducts": 10,
  "includeVariations": false,
  "proxyConfiguration": {
    "useApifyProxy": true,
    "apifyProxyGroups": ["RESIDENTIAL"]
  }
}

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Output Example

{
  "asin": "B08Q7HJ2Q8",
  "title": "Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones",
  "itemUrl": "https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08Q7HJ2Q8",
  "keyword": "wireless headphones",
  "price": "$278.00",
  "rating": "4.7",
  "reviewCount": 2847,
  "availability": "In Stock",
  "imageUrl": "https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/...",
  "features": [
    "Industry-leading noise canceling",
    "30-hour battery life",
    "Touch sensor controls",
    "Speak-to-chat technology"
  ],
  "description": "Industry-leading noise canceling with Dual Noise Sensor technology...",
  "breadcrumb": "Electronics > Audio > Headphones",
  "scrapedAt": "2024-01-15T14:30:00.000Z",
  "recordType": "product"
}

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How much will it cost to scrape Amazon?

The Amazon search scraper uses pay-per-event pricing, providing transparent and predictable costs:

• Actor Start: ~$0.00005 per run (covers initialization)
• Per Product: ~$0.0005 per product extracted

With the Apify free plan, you can scrape several hundred products at no cost. For larger needs, paid plans offer:

• Higher extraction limits
• Faster processing
• Priority support
• Advanced integrations

The exact cost depends on the number of products you extract. On average, scraping 1,000 products costs less than $1.

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Is it legal to scrape Amazon?

Web scraping public data from websites is generally considered legal when done ethically and in compliance with terms of service. This scraper only extracts publicly available product information that any visitor to Amazon can access.

However, please note:

• Data extracted may contain personal information protected by regulations like GDPR
• Always have a legitimate business purpose for data collection
• Respect robots.txt and rate limits
• If uncertain about your use case, consult legal counsel

We encourage ethical scraping practices that respect both the platform and its users.

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Advanced Options

The scraper supports advanced configuration for optimal performance:

Proxy Configuration

Using residential proxies is highly recommended for Amazon to avoid blocking and ensure successful scraping. The tool integrates seamlessly with Apify's proxy network.

Product Variations

Enable the "Include Product Variations" option to capture different versions of the same product (different colors, sizes, storage capacities).

Review Extraction

Optionally extract review snippets from product pages for additional customer insights.

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Support

Need help or have questions about the Amazon search scraper?

• Check the Issues tab for known issues and troubleshooting tips
• Contact support for custom solutions or enterprise integrations
• Visit the Apify Academy for more web scraping resources

We're continuously improving this tool and welcome feedback from the community.

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