Quora Questions Spider

The Quora Questions Spider is a powerful tool designed to extract and analyze questions from Quora based on specified queries. This actor allows users to gather valuable insights from one of the largest Q&A platforms, making it ideal for research, content aggregation, and competitive analysis.

Features

• Efficient Query Handling: Input multiple queries to extract relevant questions efficiently.
• Comprehensive Data Extraction: Retrieves question text, URLs, number of answers, and more.
• Real-time Scraping: Captures data with timestamps to ensure up-to-date information.
• High Data Quality: Ensures accurate and reliable data collection.
• Scalable Performance: Handles large volumes of queries seamlessly.
• User-friendly Configuration: Simple input setup for quick deployment.
• Versatile Output Formats: Export data in JSON, CSV, or Excel formats.

Input Parameters Table

Parameter	Type	Required	Description	Example
Queries	Array	No	The queries for the spider to search for	["Cooking"]

Example Usage

Example Input JSON

{
  "Queries": ["Cooking", "Technology"]
}

Example Output JSON

[
  {
    "question_id": "UXVlc3Rpb25AMDoxMTg5Nzc5Ng==",
    "question_text": "What is the monthly cost of postpaid number in Nepal Telecom?",
    "question_url": "https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-monthly-cost-of-postpaid-number-in-Nepal-Telecom",
    "num_answers": 3,
    "created_date": null,
    "scraped_at": "2026-04-30T09:09:38.043260+00:00",
    "topic_tags": [],
    "num_followers": 1,
    "last_answered_date": null,
    "actor_id": "TY3pQx8lLic2h5bpt",
    "run_id": "R3SADsqe2IU5N9R88"
  }
]

Use Cases

• Market Research and Analysis: Understand consumer questions and trends.
• Competitive Intelligence: Monitor competitor-related questions and discussions.
• Content Aggregation: Gather questions for content creation and curation.
• Academic Research: Analyze public discourse on various topics.
• Business Automation: Automate data collection for business insights.

Installation and Usage

1. Search for "Quora Questions Spider" in the Apify Store.
2. Click "Try for free" or "Run".
3. Configure input parameters with your desired queries.
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 where each object contains:

• question_id: Unique identifier for the question.
• question_text: The text of the question.
• question_url: Direct URL to the question on Quora.
• num_answers: Number of answers the question has received.
• scraped_at: Timestamp of when the data was scraped.
• topic_tags: Tags associated with the question.
• num_followers: Number of followers for the question.
• actor_id and run_id: Identifiers for the actor and the specific run.

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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