Dailymotion Videos Scraper

Collect Dailymotion video search results and stats without friction. Set a keyword, choose a limit, and export clean JSON, CSV, or Excel datasets instantly.

What it does

This actor queries Dailymotion video search so you can gather titles, view counts, creators, durations, and direct video links in a single structured dataset. It pages through matching results until your item cap is reached.

Input example

{
  "mode": "search",
  "search": "music",
  "sort": "relevance",
  "maxItems": 50,
  "requestDelaySecs": 1
}

Output example

{
  "videoId": "x8hvlhs",
  "videoTitle": "music music musicmusic music music",
  "viewsTotal": 3163547,
  "createdTime": 1675438653,
  "ownerScreenname": "Aman Creator",
  "duration": 4513,
  "videoUrl": "https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x8hvlhs",
  "scrapedAt": "2026-10-26T00:00:00+00:00"
}

The output dataset includes fields such as videoId, videoTitle, viewsTotal, createdTime, ownerScreenname, duration, and videoUrl.

Use cases

• Content research: find popular Dailymotion videos for any keyword without manual browsing.
• Competitive tracking: monitor view counts and upload times for topics in your niche.
• Catalog building: export video links and metadata into CSV or Excel for analysis.
• Trend sampling: pull recent or top-performing results for your search terms on a schedule.

FAQ

Who is this for?

Analysts, marketers, and developers who need structured Dailymotion video listings exported to spreadsheets or datasets.

What formats can I export?

JSON, CSV, Excel, and other standard dataset export formats.

Can I run this on a schedule?

Yes. You can configure scheduled runs to refresh your dataset automatically.

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Trademark Notice

Dailymotion and related names, logos, and trademarks belong to their respective owners. Their use in this documentation is solely to identify the source of the data and does not imply affiliation, sponsorship, endorsement, or partnership.

Disclaimer

This Actor is an independent tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or otherwise officially associated with Dailymotion or its owners. All data is collected from publicly available sources. Users are responsible for complying with the source's terms of use, rate limits, and attribution or licensing requirements.

Is web scraping legal?

This actor extracts publicly accessible data without bypassing login screens, paywalls, or technical security layers. While collecting public web data is widely permitted, compliance depends on how data is gathered and used:

• Personal data: When collecting identifiers like emails, phone numbers, or social handles, ensure compliance with applicable data protection laws such as GDPR or CCPA.
• Copyrighted content: Public text, images, and visual assets are often protected by intellectual property rights. Avoid directly duplicating or re-distributing full creative works.
• Platform terms & rate limits: Practice responsible data extraction by avoiding aggressive traffic spikes, adhering to rate limits, and respecting published platform policies.
• Disclaimer: This summary serves informational purposes only and does not constitute formal legal counsel. Seek professional legal advice for specific compliance queries.

For a detailed guide, see Apify's legal overview: Is web scraping legal?