Video Search Scraper

Find TikTok videos by keyword and collect the matching results in one place with this easy-to-use video search scraper. It is built for marketers, researchers, creators, and analysts who want to discover TikTok video content related to a topic without manually scrolling through search results. Enter a search term, set your result limit, and get back the matching video records exactly as they are returned by the source. This makes it simple to review video performance, compare creators, and build content or trend reports faster.

Key Features

• Extract TikTok video search results for any keyword you choose.
• Collect matching videos automatically until you reach your desired result limit.
• Preserve the returned video data exactly as provided, so you can review all available fields.
• Capture useful details like captions, creator profiles, music info, and engagement counts.
• Support trend research, competitor tracking, and content discovery workflows.
• Save time by avoiding manual searching and copying of video results.
• Scale from a handful of results to larger collections with automatic paging.

Use Cases

Trend Research

Marketing teams use this actor to search for videos around a topic, product, or niche and quickly see what kind of content is appearing in search results. The returned fields such as desc, stats, createTime, and author.nickname help teams spot recurring themes, popular creators, and engagement patterns.

Competitor Monitoring

Brands and agencies can search for a competitor name, product category, or campaign phrase to see which videos are associated with it. By reviewing author.uniqueId, author.verified, stats.playCount, and video.cover, they can compare visibility and identify which creators or formats are getting attention.

Creator Discovery

Influencer managers and partnership teams can search by niche keywords to find creators publishing relevant videos. The output includes creator details like author.nickname, author.uniqueId, author.followerCount, and author.avatarThumb, making it easier to shortlist accounts for outreach.

Content Inspiration

Social media managers can search for topics their audience cares about and review the actual video captions and metadata. Fields like desc, music.title, music.authorName, and stats.commentCount help them understand what style, sound, and message are resonating.

Performance Analysis

Analysts can collect search results and compare engagement signals across videos in one place. With stats.diggCount, stats.shareCount, stats.collectCount, stats.commentCount, and stats.downloadCount, it becomes easier to identify which videos are attracting the strongest response.

Archive and Reporting

Teams building internal reports can store the returned records for later review and comparison. Because the actor returns the video data exactly as received, it is useful for maintaining a consistent snapshot of search results over time.

Input

Field	Type	Required	Description	Example
keyword	string	Yes	The word or phrase you want to search for in videos.	cat
max_results	integer	No	The maximum number of videos to collect before stopping. If left blank, the actor will keep going until it runs out of matching results.	100

Output

Field	Type	Description
id	string	Unique ID of the video result. Useful for identifying the same video later.
vl1	boolean	A yes/no flag included with the result by the source.
desc	string	The video caption or description shown with the post.
isAd	boolean	Shows whether the video is marked as an advertisement.
music	object	Music details attached to the video, including title, creator, and cover images.
stats	object	Engagement numbers such as likes, views, shares, saves, comments, and downloads.
video	object	Video file and preview details such as cover image, size, duration, and playback links.
author	object	Creator profile details such as name, username, follower count, and profile image.
digged	boolean	Indicates whether the video has been liked by the source account.
secret	boolean	Shows whether the video is restricted or hidden.
duetInfo	object	Information about duet relationships for the video.
itemMute	boolean	Indicates whether the video is muted.
collected	boolean	Shows whether the video has been saved or collected.
forFriend	boolean	Indicates whether the video is shared for friends only.
textExtra	array	Extra text tags or mentions found in the post.
challenges	array	Challenge or hashtag-related items attached to the video.
createTime	integer	The time the video was created, stored as a timestamp.
duetEnabled	boolean	Shows whether duets are allowed on the video.
officalItem	boolean	Indicates whether the video is marked as official.
privateItem	boolean	Shows whether the video is private.
showNotPass	boolean	Indicates whether the video has a visibility or review issue.
originalItem	boolean	Shows whether the video is original content.
shareEnabled	boolean	Indicates whether sharing is allowed.
stitchEnabled	boolean	Shows whether stitching is allowed.
itemCommentStatus	integer	Comment status for the video, as provided by the source.

Sample Output

{
  "id": "7664176756164709640",
  "vl1": false,
  "desc": "The cat that just wanted to drink in peace... 🥶",
  "isAd": false,
  "music": {
    "id": "7664176793936595719",
    "album": "",
    "title": "original sound - Nabins",
    "playUrl": "https://sf16-ies-music-sg.tiktokcdn.com/obj/tiktok-obj/7664393207895313170.mp3",
    "duration": 27,
    "original": false,
    "authorName": "Nabins",
    "coverLarge": "https://p16-common-sign.tiktokcdn.com/tos-alisg-avt-0068/590d80a91770c77b5683c116666e63db~tplv-tiktokx-cropcenter:100:100.webp?...",
    "coverThumb": "https://p16-common-sign.tiktokcdn.com/tos-alisg-avt-0068/590d80a91770c77b5683c116666e63db~tplv-tiktokx-cropcenter:100:100.webp?...",
    "coverMedium": "https://p16-common-sign.tiktokcdn.com/tos-alisg-avt-0068/590d80a91770c77b5683c116666e63db~tplv-tiktokx-cropcenter:100:100.webp?..."
  },
  "stats": {
    "diggCount": 1401,
    "playCount": 14472,
    "shareCount": 56,
    "collectCount": 140,
    "commentCount": 37,
    "downloadCount": 8
  },
  "video": {
    "id": "7664176756164709640",
    "cover": "https://p16-common-sign.tiktokcdn.com/tos-alisg-p-0037/o4fd5f3ABACEA4g93yDBpqQuXIA9yPVjJFACCY~tplv-tiktokx-origin.image?...",
    "ratio": "1080p",
    "width": 1080,
    "height": 1920,
    "bitrate": 963530,
    "duration": 27400,
    "playAddr": "https://v19e.tiktokcdn.com/d250c4454690068bffb48649b1caf565/6a5f12ce/video/tos/alisg/tos-alisg-pve-0037/oUThSLGbrEDFtERp5cIIe7DAoQvAEeJTuUe0K5/?...",
    "shareCover": [],
    "encodedType": "normal",
    "originCover": "https://p16-common-sign.tiktokcdn.com/tos-alisg-p-0037/oMeUkvrZE8GuTcIIDoL7pI6DD06eIADeTKAShA~tplv-tiktokx-360p.webp?...",
    "reflowCover": "",
    "downloadAddr": "https://v19e.tiktokcdn.com/f46428c0284d71262bf93a7e226e78d3/6a5f12ce/video/tos/alisg/tos-alisg-pve-0037/oEAToTXhGEVI0ce7AvLQSPrpKDeIUGDIIcAeEu/?...",
    "dynamicCover": "https://p16-common-sign.tiktokcdn.com/tos-alisg-p-0037/o4fd5f3ABACEA4g93yDBpqQuXIA9yPVjJFACCY~tplv-tiktokx-origin.image?...",
    "videoQuality": "normal",
    "encodeUserTag": ""
  },
  "author": {
    "id": "7351058192253846535",
    "ftc": false,
    "secUid": "MS4wLjABAAAASiYtSwRhWw05eK-VNVYFmiDIeq4Vo8syusqwboiQ5txA0D9-Aobv8lr9uSiHtmhn",
    "secret": false,
    "nickname": "Nabins",
    "relation": 0,
    "uniqueId": "iamnabins",
    "verified": false,
    "signature": "저는 달에 갈거예요\nContact-iamnabins2@gmail.com\nModel @Mito_Arisaka",
    "avatarThumb": "https://p16-common-sign.tiktokcdn.com/tos-alisg-avt-0068/590d80a91770c77b5683c116666e63db~tplv-tiktokx-cropcenter:100:100.webp?...",
    "duetSetting": 0,
    "avatarLarger": "https://p16-common-sign.tiktokcdn.com/tos-alisg-avt-0068/590d80a91770c77b5683c116666e63db~tplv-tiktokx-cropcenter:1080:1080.webp?...",
    "avatarMedium": "https://p16-common-sign.tiktokcdn.com/tos-alisg-avt-0068/590d80a91770c77b5683c116666e63db~tplv-tiktokx-cropcenter:720:720.webp?...",
    "openFavorite": false,
    "followerCount": 332987,
    "stitchSetting": 0,
    "commentSetting": 0,
    "followingCount": 0,
    "privateAccount": false,
    "downloadSetting": 0
  },
  "digged": false,
  "secret": false,
  "duetInfo": {
    "duetFromId": "0"
  },
  "itemMute": false,
  "collected": false,
  "forFriend": false,
  "textExtra": [],
  "challenges": [],
  "createTime": 1784505600,
  "duetEnabled": false,
  "officalItem": false,
  "privateItem": false,
  "showNotPass": false,
  "originalItem": false,
  "shareEnabled": true,
  "stitchEnabled": false,
  "itemCommentStatus": 0
}

How It Works

1. Enter the keyword you want to search for, such as a product name, topic, or niche.
2. Set the maximum number of results if you want to limit how many videos are collected.
3. Run the actor and let it search for matching videos automatically.
4. The actor keeps gathering more results until it reaches your limit or there are no more matches.
5. Review the returned records and use them in your reporting, research, or content workflow.

Getting Started

Getting started is simple: click Try for free, enter your search keyword, optionally set the maximum number of results, and click Run. No coding or setup is required. Once the run finishes, you can view and download the results in JSON, CSV, or Excel format. This makes it easy to share the data with your team or import it into your existing workflow.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need technical skills?

No. This actor is designed for non-technical users who want to search for videos and collect the results in one place. You only need to enter a keyword and start the run.

How fast does it run?

Speed depends on how many matching videos are available and how many results you ask for. Smaller searches usually finish quickly, while larger collections may take longer because the actor keeps fetching more results until it reaches your limit.

What format is the output?

The results are available in formats that are easy to work with, including JSON, CSV, and Excel. You can choose the format that best fits your reporting, analysis, or sharing needs.

Is this legal to use?

This actor is intended for lawful research, analysis, and business use. You are responsible for making sure your use complies with applicable laws, platform rules, and your organization’s policies.

Can I schedule it to run automatically?

Yes, you can run it whenever you need fresh results, and it can also be scheduled as part of a regular workflow. That makes it useful for ongoing monitoring of keywords, creators, or content trends.