Snapchat Spotlight Scraper - Premium Spotlight Content Extraction Tool

Extract, download, and analyze Snapchat Spotlight videos effortlessly with our advanced Apify actor! This powerful Snapchat Spotlight Scraper enables bulk extraction of viral Spotlight content with complete metadata, engagement metrics, and direct download capabilities.

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📊 Overview

Need to track viral trends or archive top-performing Spotlight content? This Snapchat Spotlight Scraper delivers:

• Complete Metadata: Titles, descriptions, upload dates, and author details
• Engagement Analytics: Likes, views, comments, and share counts
• Direct Downloads: High-quality video extraction
• Bulk Processing: Handle multiple Spotlight URLs in single runs

Perfect for social media analysts 📈, content agencies 🎬, trend researchers 🔍, and digital marketers 📱!

⚡ Core Capabilities/Key Features

🎥 Media & Content Extraction

• Video Downloads: Direct access to original Spotlight videos
• Thumbnail Images: High-quality preview images
• Bulk Processing: Extract multiple Spotlight posts simultaneously
• Quality Preservation: Maintain original video resolution and quality

📊 Metadata & Analytics Mastery

• Creator Profiles: Usernames, display names, and profile links
• Engagement Metrics: Real-time view counts, likes, and comments
• Temporal Data: Precise upload timestamps (ISO format)
• Content Details: Titles, descriptions, and duration information

🔧 Advanced Technical Features

• Structured Data: Schema.org JSON-LD extraction
• Comment Analysis: Top comments with engagement metrics
• Complete Raw Data: Full webpage metadata preservation
• URL Intelligence: Smart URL parsing and validation

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🎯 Input Configuration

Using this Snapchat Spotlight Scraper is simple. Just enter Spotlight URLs in the Input Section then click "Start". Here's the format:

{
  "urls": [
    "https://www.snapchat.com/@saadiyaabhi2366/spotlight/W7_EDlXWTBiXAEEniNoMPwAAYaWdtbHBid2lmAZaemPqhAZaemPqOAAAAAQ"
  ]
}

📋 Input Specifications

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
urls	Array	Yes	Snapchat Spotlight URLs to process
URL Format	String	Yes	Valid Spotlight URL (@username/spotlight/ format)
Batch Size	Number	No	Number of URLs per run (default: 10)

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📦 Output Structure

The Snapchat Spotlight Scraper returns comprehensive data in this structured format:

[
  {
    "success": true,
    "input_url": "https://www.snapchat.com/@saadiyaabhi2366/spotlight/W7_EDlXWTBiXAEEniNoMPwAAYaWdtbHBid2lmAZaemPqhAZaemPqOAAAAAQ",
    "url_info": {
      "url_type": "username_spotlight",
      "username": "saadiyaabhi2366",
      "post_id": "W7_EDlXWTBiXAEEniNoMPwAAYaWdtbHBid2lmAZaemPqhAZaemPqOAAAAAQ",
      "raw_path": "/@saadiyaabhi2366/spotlight/W7_EDlXWTBiXAEEniNoMPwAAYaWdtbHBid2lmAZaemPqhAZaemPqOAAAAAQ"
    },
    "post_metadata": {
      "id": "W7_EDlXWTBiXAEEniNoMPwAAYaWdtbHBid2lmAZaemPqhAZaemPqOAAAAAQ",
      "title": "Spotlight Snap",
      "description": "Experience the joy of a respectful dance performance...",
      "thumbnail": "https://bolt-gcdn.sc-cdn.net/u/vvcUDyU95LdgudifzL8te.256.IRZXSOY?...",
      "duration": "PT1M0.7S",
      "width": 540,
      "height": 960,
      "view_count": 3031902,
      "like_count": 32931,
      "comment_count": 1211,
      "share_count": 1753721798816,
      "upload_date": "2025-05-05T03:59:07.918Z",
      "webpage_url": "https://www.snapchat.com/@saadiyaabhi2366/spotlight/..."
    },
    "download_info": {
      "download_url": "https://bolt-gcdn.sc-cdn.net/u/vvcUDyU95LdgudifzL8te.27.IRZXSOY?...",
      "original_url": "https://bolt-gcdn.sc-cdn.net/u/vvcUDyU95LdgudifzL8te.27.IRZXSOY?...",
      "stored_in_kvs": false
    },
    "uploader_info": {
      "display_name": "সাদিয়া",
      "username": "saadiyaabhi2366",
      "profile_url": "https://www.snapchat.com/add/saadiyaabhi2366",
      "profile_image": "https://cf-st.sc-cdn.net/aps/bolt/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZi1zdC5zYy1jZG4ubmV0/..."
    }
  }
]

📑 Output Field Documentation

🔗 URL Information

Field	Description
url_type	Type of URL processed (username_spotlight)
username	Creator's Snapchat username
post_id	Unique Spotlight post identifier
raw_path	Original URL path

📊 Post Metadata

Field	Description
title	Spotlight video title
description	Full content description
duration	Video duration (ISO 8601 format)
view_count	Total view count
like_count	Total likes received
comment_count	Number of comments
share_count	Total shares (may include aggregated data)
upload_date	Publication timestamp (ISO 8601)
width / height	Video dimensions in pixels

⬇️ Download Information

Field	Description
download_url	Direct video download URL
original_url	Source video URL
stored_in_kvs	Whether file is stored in Apify Key-Value Store

👤 Uploader Information

Field	Description
display_name	Creator's display name
username	Snapchat username
profile_url	Link to creator's profile
profile_image	Creator's profile picture URL

💾 Raw Data Section

• raw_data.page_metadata: Complete webpage metadata
• raw_data.og_data: Open Graph protocol data
• raw_data.json_ld: Structured Schema.org data including comments
• raw_data.json_ld.video: Complete video schema with interaction statistics

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📈 Data Quality Tiers

This Snapchat Spotlight Scraper provides multiple layers of data:

1. Basic Metadata - Title, description, upload date
2. Engagement Analytics - Views, likes, comments, shares
3. Creator Information - Profile details and links
4. Raw Structured Data - Complete Schema.org JSON-LD extraction
5. Comment Analysis - Top comments with engagement metrics

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🛠 Technical Features

🔍 Advanced Data Extraction

• Schema.org Compliance: Full JSON-LD structured data parsing
• Open Graph Protocol: Comprehensive OG tag extraction
• Comment Threads: Top comments with author details and engagement
• Multi-language Support: Unicode character handling

⚙️ Reliability & Performance

• Direct CDN Access: Bypass unnecessary redirects
• Error Handling: Comprehensive validation and fallback mechanisms
• Rate Limit Management: Intelligent request throttling
• Session Management: Persistent connection handling

📊 Analytics & Metrics

• Precise Counts: Accurate view, like, and comment statistics
• Time Analysis: ISO 8601 timestamp precision
• Engagement Ratios: Calculated metrics for performance analysis
• Trend Detection: Pattern identification in extracted data

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🎯 Use Cases for This Snapchat Spotlight Scraper

• Viral Trend Analysis - Track and analyze trending Spotlight content
• Content Archiving - Preserve important Spotlight videos
• Competitor Research - Monitor competitor Spotlight performance
• Influencer Marketing - Identify top creators and viral content
• Academic Research - Study social media patterns and engagement
• Content Repurposing - Legal extraction for review/analysis content

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💡 Why Choose Our Snapchat Spotlight Scraper?

• Comprehensive Data Extraction: Get complete metadata and engagement metrics
• Reliable Performance: Stable and efficient scraping process
• User-Friendly Interface: Simple setup for both beginners and experts
• Regular Updates: Maintained for compatibility with Snapchat changes
• Detailed Documentation: Clear examples and field descriptions

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⚠️ Limitations

• Only works with publicly accessible Snapchat Spotlight content
• Rate limits may apply based on Snapchat's restrictions
• Video download availability depends on Snapchat's CDN accessibility
• Some metrics (like share_count) may be aggregated or approximated

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📧 Need Customization?

Looking for batch processing enhancements, custom metadata fields, or API integration?

✉️ Email codenest2.0@gmail.com for tailored solutions using our Snapchat Spotlight Scraper!

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Note: This Snapchat Spotlight Scraper is designed for ethical data collection and analysis. Always comply with Snapchat's Terms of Service and applicable laws when using scraped data.