Microsoft Marketplace Discovery Scraper

Introduction

The Microsoft Marketplace Discovery Scraper is an Apify Actor designed to extract comprehensive data from the Microsoft AppSource marketplace. It allows users to search for apps, add-ins, and solutions using specific keywords, collecting detailed information such as titles, publishers, ratings, pricing, and more. This tool is ideal for developers, analysts, and businesses seeking to gather insights from Microsoft's ecosystem efficiently and reliably.

Features

• Comprehensive Data Extraction: Retrieves detailed metadata for each app, including ratings, pricing models, categories, and publisher information.
• Customizable Search Queries: Supports targeted searches with flexible keywords to focus on specific niches or products.
• Scalable Results: Allows setting a maximum number of items to collect, from 1 to 10,000, ensuring control over data volume.
• High Reliability: Built with robust error handling to manage API fluctuations and ensure consistent data quality.
• Fast Performance: Optimized for quick scraping with minimal latency, processing large datasets efficiently.
• JSON Output: Delivers structured JSON data for easy integration with other tools or databases.
• No Coding Required: User-friendly interface on Apify Store for non-technical users.

Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Description	Example
searchQuery	string	Yes	The search term or keyword to crawl and extract data for.	"marketing"
maxItems	integer	No	Maximum number of result items to collect during the crawl. Default is 50.	100

Example Usage

Input Example

{
  "searchQuery": "marketing",
  "maxItems": 50
}

Output Example

[
  {
    "entityId": "itsourcing1588250962357.twilio_sms_id",
    "entityIdLoweredCased": "itsourcing1588250962357.twilio_sms_id",
    "entityType": 1,
    "title": "Twilio SMS & WhatsApp for Dynamics 365 Marketing",
    "publisher": "ITSOURCING.TECH",
    "publisherId": "itsourcing1588250962357",
    "builtFor": "Dynamics 365",
    "iconBackgroundColor": null,
    "actionString": "CTA_ContactMe",
    "ctaTypes": [3],
    "primaryProduct": {
      "product_mask_1": 64
    },
    "products": {
      "product_mask_1": 20672
    },
    "pricingModel": 0,
    "ratings": 14,
    "appCompliance": 0,
    "showcaseLink": null,
    "leadgenEnabled": true,
    "filtermatch": true,
    "detailInformation": null,
    "detailLoadFailed": false,
    "startingPrice": null,
    "awards": null,
    "universalAmendmentUrl": null,
    "CertificationState": "None",
    "CertificationLink": null,
    "tags": null,
    "locale": null,
    "AverageRating": 3.667,
    "NumberOfRatings": 3,
    "planPricingType": 3,
    "linkedAddIns": [],
    "linkedSaaS": null,
    "hideFromAdminPortal": false,
    "offerType": 0,
    "popularity": 0.5329999999999999,
    "ratingSummary": {
      "TotalRatings": 3,
      "AverageRating": 3.667,
      "StarsDistribution": {
        "OneStars": 1,
        "TwoStars": 0,
        "ThreeStars": 0,
        "FourStars": 0,
        "FiveStars": 2
      },
      "Source": "Internal",
      "OfferId": "itsourcing1588250962357.twilio_sms_id",
      "CreatedAt": "2026-03-14T16:27:17.8364652+00:00"
    },
    "ratingSummaries": [
      {
        "TotalRatings": 3,
        "AverageRating": 3.667,
        "StarsDistribution": {
          "OneStars": 1,
          "TwoStars": 0,
          "ThreeStars": 0,
          "FourStars": 0,
          "FiveStars": 2
        },
        "Source": "AppSource",
        "OfferId": "itsourcing1588250962357.twilio_sms_id",
        "CreatedAt": "2021-05-09T14:14:41.2566357Z"
      },
      {
        "TotalRatings": 3,
        "AverageRating": 3.667,
        "StarsDistribution": {
          "OneStars": 1,
          "TwoStars": 0,
          "ThreeStars": 0,
          "FourStars": 0,
          "FiveStars": 2
        },
        "Source": "All",
        "OfferId": "itsourcing1588250962357.twilio_sms_id",
        "CreatedAt": "2026-03-14T16:27:17.8364593+00:00"
      },
      {
        "TotalRatings": 3,
        "AverageRating": 3.667,
        "StarsDistribution": {
          "OneStars": 1,
          "TwoStars": 0,
          "ThreeStars": 0,
          "FourStars": 0,
          "FiveStars": 2
        },
        "Source": "Internal",
        "OfferId": "itsourcing1588250962357.twilio_sms_id",
        "CreatedAt": "2026-03-14T16:27:17.8364652+00:00"
      }
    ],
    "licenseManagement": {
      "isMicrosoftManaged": false,
      "isFreemium": false
    },
    "bigId": "DZH318Z0DJZZ",
    "downloadLink": null,
    "downloadSampleLink": null,
    "hasPrices": false,
    "industriesDetails": [],
    "categoriesDetails": [
      {
        "longTitle": "Sales",
        "locKey": "onetaxonomylockey_Sales",
        "urlKey": "Sales"
      }
    ],
    "productType": 8192,
    "badges": [],
    "isAppsourceOffer": true,
    "catalogOfferType": "DynamicsCE",
    "operatingSystem": 0,
    "skuAggregatedData": {
      "actions": [
        "Browse",
        "Curate",
        "Details"
      ]
    },
    "pricingTypes": [],
    "hasFreeTrials": false,
    "isQuantifiable": false,
    "additionalPurchasesRequired": false,
    "appActionType": "REQUESTFORTRIAL",
    "hideFromSaasBlade": false,
    "productLabels": [],
    "serviceFamily": "Dynamics 365 Marketplace Services",
    "catalogProductType": "Azure",
    "determinedStorefronts": [
      "Appsource",
      "Cosell"
    ],
    "category_mask_6": 128,
    "categorysub_mask_6": 6144,
    "isCloudIndustry": false,
    "iconURL": "https://store-images.s-microsoft.com/image/apps.34902.e68716fc-c14d-4318-9c75-495e675afd4a.deaf430a-f76a-4b76-83b4-94c61506a842.a55f81bd-8ea0-47d0-9d07-ac839b309e0f",
    "shortDescription": "Add text messaging to Dynamics 365 for Marketing to reach, engage & communicate with customers.",
    "handoffURL": null,
    "licenseTermsUrl": "https://catalogartifact.azureedge.net/publicartifacts/itsourcing1588250962357.twilio_sms_id-0daaa368-55b7-405f-a3ad-77e782bf12f1/Artifacts/Documents/TermsOfUse.txt",
    "isSolutionMap": false,
    "origin": "SearchApi",
    "searchResponseId": "17bffe0d-06ac-46cc-99b0-ff976a7404bd"
  }
]

Use Cases

• Market Research: Analyze trends in Microsoft apps for specific industries like marketing or sales.
• Competitive Intelligence: Monitor competitors' offerings and ratings in the marketplace.
• Price Monitoring: Track pricing models and starting prices for apps.
• Content Aggregation: Collect descriptions and categories for content creation or reporting.
• Academic Research: Gather data on app popularity and user ratings for studies.
• Business Automation: Automate data collection for CRM integrations or dashboards.

Installation and Usage

1. Search for "Microsoft Marketplace Discovery Scraper" in the Apify Store.
2. Click "Try for free" or "Run".
3. Configure input parameters (e.g., search query and max items).
4. Click "Start" to begin extraction.
5. Monitor progress in the log.
6. Export results in your preferred format (JSON, CSV, Excel).

Output Format

The output is a JSON array of objects, each representing an app from the Microsoft Marketplace. Key fields include entityId (unique identifier), title (app name), publisher (developer), AverageRating and NumberOfRatings (user feedback), categoriesDetails (classification), shortDescription (summary), and iconURL (image link). Additional metadata like pricing, certifications, and storefronts provide comprehensive insights. Data is sourced directly from Microsoft's API for accuracy.

Support

For custom/simplified outputs or bug reports, please contact:

• Email: support@getdataforme.com
• Subject line: "custom support"
• Contact form: https://getdataforme.com/contact/

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