Youtube Comments Scraper 🎯

Extract comprehensive Youtube comments and replies from any video with our advanced Apify actor. Get detailed comment data including text, authors, timestamps, likes, replies, and engagement metrics for powerful Youtube analytics, sentiment analysis, competitor research, and content strategy optimization.

🚀 Key Features

• ✅ Complete Data Extraction: Comments, replies, author details, timestamps, likes, and engagement metrics
• ✅ Advanced Filtering: Sort by top, newest, or oldest comments for targeted analysis
• ✅ Bulk Processing: Process multiple videos simultaneously with CSV/Google Sheets import
• ✅ Sentiment Analysis Ready: Structured data perfect for sentiment analysis and brand monitoring
• ✅ Proxy Protection: Built-in residential proxy support to prevent blocking
• ✅ Scalable Architecture: Handle thousands of videos with intelligent rate limiting
• ✅ Real-time Extraction: Live data extraction with retry mechanisms for reliability
• ✅ Multiple Export Formats: JSON, CSV, Excel, and API integration ready

📊 Perfect For

• Digital Marketers: Track brand mentions and analyze competitor engagement
• Content Creators: Understand audience feedback and optimize content strategy
• Researchers: Study social media behavior and online discourse patterns
• Businesses: Monitor customer sentiment and product feedback on Youtube
• Agencies: Provide comprehensive Youtube analytics to clients
• Students: Conduct academic research on social media engagement

🎯 How to Use

1. Quick Start

1. Create your Apify account (free trial available)
2. Add Youtube video URLs or import a CSV file with multiple videos
3. Configure extraction settings (comments limit, sorting, etc.)
4. Run the actor and download your data instantly

2. Input Configuration

Basic Setup:

{
  "videoUrls": [
    "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ"
  ],
  "maxComments": 1000,
  "sortBy": "top",
  "includeReplies": true
}

Advanced Setup for Bulk Processing:

{
  "videoUrls": [
    {"url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ"},
    {"url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNQXAC9IVRw"}
  ],
  "maxComments": 500,
  "sortBy": "new",
  "includeReplies": true,
  "proxyConfig": {
    "useApifyProxy": true,
    "apifyProxyGroups": ["RESIDENTIAL"]
  },
  "delayBetweenRequests": 2000
}

📈 Sample Output

Each comment includes comprehensive metadata for advanced analysis:

{
  "commentText": "This tutorial completely changed how I approach content creation!",
  "author": "Sarah Johnson",
  "authorUrl": "https://www.youtube.com/@sarahcreates",
  "authorId": "UCX1234567890",
  "authorThumbnail": "https://yt3.ggpht.com/...",
  "publishedTime": "2025-01-15T14:30:00Z",
  "likeCount": 247,
  "replyCount": 12,
  "isHearted": true,
  "isPinned": false,
  "commentId": "Ugz1234567890",
  "videoId": "dQw4w9WgXcQ",
  "parentId": null,
  "replies": [
    {
      "commentText": "Totally agree! The engagement strategies worked perfectly.",
      "author": "Mike Chen",
      "publishedTime": "2025-01-16T09:15:00Z",
      "likeCount": 15,
      "replyCount": 0
    }
  ]
}

🔍 Data Points Extracted

Data Field	Description	Use Case
commentText	Full comment text with emoji support	Sentiment analysis, keyword extraction
author	Comment author name	Influencer identification, community analysis
authorUrl	Direct link to author's channel	Profile analysis, outreach campaigns
publishedTime	Exact timestamp of comment	Trend analysis, temporal engagement patterns
likeCount	Total likes on comment	Engagement measurement, popular opinion identification
replyCount	Number of replies to comment	Discussion depth, community interaction
isHearted	Creator heart indicator	Quality signal, creator engagement
isPinned	Pinned comment status	Important announcements, featured content

💡 Advanced Use Cases

1. Competitor Analysis

Extract comments from competitor videos to understand audience feedback and identify content gaps.

2. Brand Monitoring

Track mentions of your brand across Youtube videos to manage reputation and identify opportunities.

3. Product Research

Analyze customer feedback on product review videos for market research and product development.

4. Content Strategy

Identify trending topics and pain points from audience comments to create targeted content.

5. Sentiment Analysis

Use the structured data for advanced sentiment analysis to understand audience perception.

⚙️ Configuration Options

Setting	Options	Best For
Sort Order	Top, Newest, Oldest	Engagement analysis, recent feedback, historical data
Comment Limit	0-10000+	Small samples, comprehensive analysis
Include Replies	On/Off	Full conversations, primary comments only
Proxy Settings	Residential/Datacenter	Scale extraction, avoid blocking

🛡️ Compliance & Ethics

• YouTube Terms Compliant: Respects YouTube's terms of service
• Public Data Only: Extracts only publicly visible comments
• Rate Limiting: Built-in delays to prevent server overload
• Privacy Focused: No personal data beyond publicly available information

🚀 Getting Started

Step 1: Sign Up

Create your Apify account and get $5 free credits to test.

Step 2: Try Free

Use our pre-configured example or add your own Youtube URLs.

Step 3: Customize

Adjust settings based on your specific needs and data requirements.

Step 4: Download

Export your data in your preferred format for analysis.

📋 Need Help?

• Documentation: Complete guide and API reference
• Examples: Real-world use cases and templates
• Support: Contact our team

💰 Pricing

• Pay-as-you-go: Starting from $0.50 per 1000 comments
• Free tier: Includes generous monthly allowance
• Enterprise: Custom pricing for high-volume needs

🔗 Related Tools

• Youtube Video Scraper: Extract video metadata and statistics
• Youtube Channel Scraper: Get complete channel analytics
• Youtube Shorts Scraper: Focus on Youtube Shorts content

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