Youtube channel scraper
Pricing
$9.99/month + usage
Youtube channel scraper
This tool allows you to automatically gather information about YouTube bloggers, including their nickname, avatar, country, introduction, joining date, video count, view count, and subscriber count. Simply provide the URLs, IDs, or channel IDs to get started.
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YouTube Channel Scraper (Apify Actor) — Simple start_urls Input
YouTube channel scraper that extracts public YouTube channel metadata using a straightforward start_urls input. No API key required. Ideal for YouTube competitor research, SEO analysis, and editorial planning.
What this actor does
- Scrapes public YouTube channel pages provided via
start_urls - Extracts key metadata you already output (name, handle/URL, description, counts, images, etc.)
- Built for production use on Apify (proxy-friendly; works with public pages)
Quick start (60 seconds)
- Click Try for free on Apify
- Paste this input:
{"start_urls": [{ "url": "https://www.youtube.com/@Officialwealthwisdom", "method": "GET" }]}
- Run. Export results from the dataset as JSON/CSV/XLSX.
Input parameters
start_urls(array of objects, required)url(string): Full YouTube channel URL (e.g., https://www.youtube.com/@ChannelHandle)method(string): Use "GET"
✅ Strict compatibility: Inputs/outputs are unchanged. This actor keeps your existing automation stable.
Example usage (API & automation)
cURL
curl -X POST "https://api.apify.com/v2/acts/dainty_screw~youtube-channel-scraper/runs?token=YOUR_TOKEN" \-H "content-type: application/json" \-d '{"start_urls":[{"url":"https://www.youtube.com/@Officialwealthwisdom","method":"GET"}]}'
Python
import requestspayload = {"start_urls": [{"url": "https://www.youtube.com/@Officialwealthwisdom", "method": "GET"}]}r = requests.post("https://api.apify.com/v2/acts/dainty_screw~youtube-channel-scraper/runs?token=YOUR_TOKEN",json=payload, headers={"content-type":"application/json"})print(r.json())
Tips to avoid rate limits
- Use Apify Proxy when scraping multiple channels.
- Avoid hammering the same channel repeatedly; space out runs.
Troubleshooting
- Invalid URL → Ensure the URL is a channel (/@handle or /channel/...).
- Empty dataset → Channel may be restricted/hidden; try a different target.
Common use cases
- YouTube competitor research and channel benchmarking
- SEO planning for content/topic strategy
- Media & editorial channel profiling
FAQ
Do I need a YouTube API key?
No. This actor uses publicly available channel pages—no API key required.
Can I pass search terms or playlists?
This actor takes channel URLs via start_urls only (no schema changes).
