Ebay API

Our Ebay API gives you programmatic access to Ebay data that isn't available through any official API. Get data on product titles, prices, seller information, item location, availability, brand, images, and more. And the best part? You can try the Ebay API entirely for free, no credit card required.

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Access the Ebay API using Python, JavaScript, CLI, cURL, OpenAPI, or MCP. Choose your preferred option and start extracting Ebay data in minutes.

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1from apify_client import ApifyClient
2
3# Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
4# Replace '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token.
5client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_API_TOKEN>")
6
7# Prepare the Actor input
8run_input = {
9    "startUrls": [{ "url": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2499334.m570.l1313&_nkw=massage%2Brecliner%2Bchair&_sacat=6024" }],
10    "maxItems": 10,
11    "proxyConfig": { "useApifyProxy": True },
12}
13
14# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
15run = client.actor("dtrungtin/ebay-items-scraper").call(run_input=run_input)
16
17# Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any)
18print("💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/" + run["defaultDatasetId"])
19for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items():
20    print(item)
21
22# 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start

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Get data with Ebay API

Extract eBay data by providing search URLs or category pages from any supported eBay domain. The eBay Scraper returns structured JSON data with product titles, prices, seller details, item locations, availability status, brand information, product images, and comprehensive listing details.

Input

{
 "maxItems": 10,
 "startUrls": [
  {
   "url": "<https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2499334.m570.l1313&_nkw=massage%2Brecliner%2Bchair&_sacat=6024>"
  },
  {
   "url": "<https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1313&_nkw=motor+parts&_sacat=0&LH_TitleDesc=0>"
  },
  {
   "url": "<https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1313&_nkw=bicycle+handlebars&_sacat=0&LH_TitleDesc=0>"
  }
 ],
 "proxyConfig": {
  "useApifyProxy": true
 }
}

Output

[
 {
  "ean": null,
  "mpn": null,
  "upc": "Does not apply",
  "url": "<https://www.ebay.com/itm/164790739659>",
  "sold": 1,
  "type": "Professional Drone",
  "brand": "Unbranded",
  "image": "<https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/pp4AAOSwKtRgZPzC/s-l300.jpg>",
  "price": 39,
  "title": "2021 New RC Drone 4k HD Wide Angle Camera WIFI FPV Drone Dual Camera Quadcopter",
  "seller": "everydaygadgetz",
  "subTitle": "US Stock! Fast Shipping! Highest Quality! Best Service!",
  "wasPrice": 41.05,
  "whyToBuy": [
   "Free shipping and returns",
   "1,403 sold",
   "Ships from United States"
  ],
  "available": 10,
  "categories": [
   "Camera Drones",
   "Other RC Model Vehicles & Kits"
  ],
  "itemNumber": "164790739659",
  "itemLocation": "Alameda, California, United States",
  "availableText": "More than 10 available",
  "priceWithCurrency": "US $39.00",
  "wasPriceWithCurrency": "US $41.05"
 }
]

How to use Ebay API

Sign up for Apify account01

Creating an account is quick and free — no credit card required. Your account gives you access to more than 5,000 scrapers and APIs.

Get started for free

Get your Apify API token02

Go to settings in the Apify console and navigate to the “API & Integrations” tab. There, create a new token and save it for later.

Integrate Ebay API03

Navigate to the Ebay API page and click on the API dropdown menu in the top right corner. In the dropdown menu, you can see API clients, API endpoints, and more.

Open Ebay API

Get your Ebay data via API04

Now, you can use the API and get the data you need from Ebay.

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Frequently asked questions

No, there is no official eBay API that provides the same comprehensive data extraction capabilities as this scraper. While eBay does offer developer APIs, they have significant limitations and restrictions. This unofficial eBay scraper bypasses those limitations, allowing you to extract detailed product information including prices, descriptions, seller data, and availability from any eBay search or category page across 18 supported countries and domains.

Yes, you can try the eBay Scraper for free on the Apify platform. Every new user gets free credits to test the scraper before committing to a paid plan. The scraper costs approximately $0.63 per 1000 items scraped, and you can perform a test run to see exactly how many compute units you'll need for your specific use case.

The eBay Scraper extracts comprehensive product data including product titles, prices (current and original), seller information, item locations, availability status, shipping details, product categories, brand information, high-quality product images, item numbers, UPC/EAN codes, product descriptions, and much more. All data is returned in structured JSON format that can be exported to CSV, Excel, XML, or HTML formats.

Yes, it is legal to scrape publicly available eBay data for legitimate purposes such as market research, price monitoring, and competitive analysis. This scraper only extracts publicly visible information that anyone can see on eBay's website. However, you should always comply with eBay's terms of service and applicable laws in your jurisdiction. The scraper is designed to operate respectfully with appropriate delays and proxy rotation.

Getting started with the eBay Scraper is simple. First, sign up for a free Apify account. Then, provide the eBay search URLs or category pages you want to scrape in the startUrls field, configure the proxy settings (required for proper operation), and run the scraper. You can test it with just a few items first to understand the output format and cost before scaling up to larger scraping jobs.