Gutefrage.de Scraper - German Q&A Data Extractor

Extract questions and answers from Gutefrage.net (Gutefrage.de) - Germany's largest question-and-answer community with 27 million+ questions and 100 million+ answers.

What does this Gutefrage scraper do?

• Search Gutefrage questions: Find German Q&A data using keywords (e.g., "Python programmieren", "ChatGPT tutorial")
• Extract German question data: Get full question text, author info, upvotes, timestamps, tags, and best answer
• Scrape Gutefrage answers: Collect all answers with author details, timestamps, and vote counts
• Browse by topics: Explore specific categories/tags on Gutefrage.net
• Bulk question scraping: Scrape multiple questions at once (up to 50 per search query)

Perfect for German market research, SEO keyword research, content strategy, and German NLP/AI training datasets.

Use cases for Gutefrage data

• German market research: Discover what German-speaking users ask about your industry, product, or service
• SEO keyword research: Find real German search queries and long-tail keywords people use
• Content strategy: Identify trending topics and frequently asked questions in German
• German NLP datasets: Build question-answering datasets for German language AI models
• Competitor monitoring: Track questions and discussions about competing brands
• Community insights: Analyze sentiment and common pain points in German communities
• Academic research: Study German online discourse and community behavior

Input configuration

Field	Type	Description	Default
searchMode	String	How to find questions: search, tag, or url	search
searchQueries	Array	Search terms to find questions (e.g., "python lernen", "was ist KI")	["python"]
tags	Array	Gutefrage.net tags to browse (e.g., "programmierung", "gesundheit")	[]
questionUrls	Array	Direct Gutefrage question URLs to scrape	[]
maxQuestionsPerQuery	Number	Maximum questions per search query or tag (1-50)	50
includeAnswers	Boolean	Extract all answers for each question	true
includeComments	Boolean	Include comments on answers (increases data volume)	false

Search modes explained

1. Search mode (searchMode: "search") - Recommended

• Uses Gutefrage's real search engine to find relevant questions
• Example: searchQueries: ["python programmieren", "javascript fehler", "chatgpt deutsch"]
• Best for: Finding questions matching specific keywords or phrases
• Returns: Most relevant questions based on Gutefrage's search algorithm

2. Tag mode (searchMode: "tag")

• Browse questions by Gutefrage.net category tags
• Example: tags: ["python", "programmierung", "html", "css"]
• Best for: Exploring all questions in a specific topic category
• Returns: Latest questions in each tag, chronologically

3. URL mode (searchMode: "url")

• Scrape specific Gutefrage question pages directly
• Example: questionUrls: ["https://www.gutefrage.net/frage/was-ist-python"]
• Best for: Extracting data from known question URLs
• Returns: Exact questions you specify

Output - Gutefrage question data format

Each record represents one complete Gutefrage question with all answers:

{
  "questionId": "was-ist-python",
  "questionTitle": "Was ist Python?",
  "questionText": "Ich habe viel über Python gehört...",
  "questionAuthor": "techuser123",
  "questionAuthorUrl": "https://www.gutefrage.net/nutzer/techuser123",
  "questionUrl": "https://www.gutefrage.net/frage/was-ist-python",
  "questionCreatedAt": "2024-01-15T10:30:00+01:00",
  "questionModifiedAt": "2024-01-15T10:30:00+01:00",
  "questionUpvoteCount": 5,
  "questionAnswerCount": 3,
  "questionTags": ["Python", "Programmierung", "Informatik"],

  "bestAnswerId": "123456789",
  "bestAnswerText": "Python ist eine Programmiersprache...",

  "answers": [
    {
      "answerId": "123456789",
      "answerText": "Python ist eine Programmiersprache...",
      "answerAuthor": "PythonExpert",
      "answerAuthorUrl": "https://www.gutefrage.net/nutzer/PythonExpert",
      "answerUrl": "https://www.gutefrage.net/frage/was-ist-python#answer-123456789",
      "answerCreatedAt": "2024-01-15T11:00:00+01:00",
      "answerUpvoteCount": 10,
      "answerCommentCount": 2,
      "isAcceptedAnswer": true
    }
  ],

  "scrapedAt": "2025-10-27T12:00:00Z",
  "actorRunId": "abc123"
}

Data structure benefits:

• ✅ Flat structure: One question = one record (perfect for databases and spreadsheets)
• ✅ Best answer included: Get the accepted answer text directly for quick analysis
• ✅ Nested answers array: All related answers grouped with the question
• ✅ Integration-ready: Works seamlessly with Excel, Google Sheets, n8n, Zapier, Make, Airtable
• ✅ Consistent schema: Every record has the same fields (no undefined values)
• ✅ Export formats: JSON, CSV, Excel, XML - choose your preferred format

Example use cases with input configurations

1. German SEO keyword research - Python questions

{
  "searchMode": "search",
  "searchQueries": ["was ist python", "python programmieren lernen"],
  "maxQuestionsPerQuery": 20,
  "includeAnswers": true
}

Output: 40 real German questions about Python with all answers Use for: SEO content ideas, FAQ sections, German keyword research

2. Market research - AI and ChatGPT questions in German

{
  "searchMode": "search",
  "searchQueries": ["chatgpt deutsch", "ki assistant", "künstliche intelligenz"],
  "maxQuestionsPerQuery": 20,
  "includeAnswers": true
}

Output: 60 questions Germans ask about AI and ChatGPT Use for: Understanding German market needs, content planning, product positioning

3. Browse programming category - Tag mode

{
  "searchMode": "tag",
  "tags": ["python", "javascript", "programmierung"],
  "maxQuestionsPerQuery": 20,
  "includeAnswers": true
}

Output: 60 latest programming questions from Gutefrage Use for: Community monitoring, topic trends, user pain points

4. Specific question deep-dive - URL mode

{
  "searchMode": "url",
  "questionUrls": [
    "https://www.gutefrage.net/frage/was-ist-python",
    "https://www.gutefrage.net/frage/wie-python-lernen"
  ],
  "includeAnswers": true,
  "includeComments": true
}

Output: 2 complete question threads with answers and comments Use for: Detailed analysis, sentiment research, answer quality assessment

Pricing

Pay-per-event pricing model: $0.001-0.005 per Gutefrage question scraped

Example costs:

• 20 questions (default) = $0.02-0.10
• 100 questions = $0.10-0.50
• 500 questions = $0.50-2.50

Very affordable for German market research and SEO keyword analysis.

Integration with automation tools

Seamless integration with:

• ✅ n8n: Automate German content workflows
• ✅ Zapier: Trigger actions based on Gutefrage data
• ✅ Make (Integromat): Build German market research scenarios
• ✅ Google Sheets: Export to spreadsheets for analysis
• ✅ Airtable: Store Gutefrage questions in databases
• ✅ Power BI / Tableau: Visualize German Q&A trends
• ✅ Python/Node.js: API access for custom integrations

Export formats: JSON, CSV, Excel, XML, RSS

Technical implementation

• Scraping method: Lightweight HTTP requests with Cheerio (no browser needed)
• Data source: Extracts JSON-LD structured data (Schema.org QAPage format)
• Speed: ~1 second per question (including answers)
• Rate limiting: Built-in delays to respect Gutefrage.net servers
• Error handling: Continues scraping even if individual questions fail
• Proxies: Not required (public data, no blocking)
• Language: German content extraction optimized

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: What's the difference between search mode and tag mode? A: Search mode uses Gutefrage's search engine (best for specific queries like "was ist python"). Tag mode browses categories chronologically (best for exploring topics).

Q: Can I search in English or do I need German keywords? A: Gutefrage is a German site, so German search queries work best. The scraper extracts German-language content.

Q: How do I find Gutefrage tags to scrape? A: Visit Gutefrage.net, browse topics, and check the URL. Example: https://www.gutefrage.net/tag/python/1 → tag is "python".

Q: Does this scrape user profiles? A: No, only questions and answers. User names and profile URLs are included in question/answer data.

Q: Can I get best answers only? A: Yes! The bestAnswerText field contains the accepted answer. Filter by this field in your export.

Q: Is this legal and allowed by Gutefrage? A: The scraper accesses public data respectfully with rate limiting. Review Gutefrage.net's terms of service for your specific use case.

Q: Can I scrape real-time / fresh questions? A: Yes! Search and tag modes show the latest questions. Run the actor regularly to monitor new content.

Q: How do I export to Google Sheets or Excel? A: After scraping, click "Export" in the dataset view and choose CSV/Excel format. Import into your tool.

Q: Can I schedule automatic scraping? A: Yes! Use Apify's scheduler to run the actor daily/weekly and send results to your integrations.

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