Wish Category Scraper

Introduction

The Wish Category Scraper is a powerful Apify Actor designed to extract detailed product information from Wish.com based on user-defined search keywords. It leverages Playwright for reliable web scraping, ensuring high-quality data collection from e-commerce listings. This tool is ideal for businesses, researchers, and developers needing structured data for market analysis, price tracking, and competitive insights.

Features

• Efficient Scraping: Uses PlaywrightCrawler for fast and accurate data extraction from Wish.com product pages.
• Customizable Searches: Supports keyword-based queries to target specific product categories.
• Comprehensive Data: Captures product details including prices, ratings, sales indicators, and more.
• Proxy Support: Integrates with Apify Proxy for residential IPs to avoid detection and ensure uninterrupted scraping.
• Scalable Output: Handles variable item limits and exports data in JSON format for easy integration.
• Reliable Performance: Built for stability, with error handling to manage dynamic web elements.
• Real-Time Data: Includes timestamps for scraped data, ensuring freshness and relevance.

Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Description	Example
searchKeyword	string	Yes	The keyword or phrase to search for products on Wish.com.	"laptop"
maxItems	number	No	The maximum number of product items to scrape.	10
proxyConfiguration	object	No	Configuration for proxy servers to mask the scraper's origin, using Apify Proxy with residential groups.	{"useApifyProxy": true, "apifyProxyGroups": ["RESIDENTIAL"]}

Example Usage

Input Example

{
  "searchKeyword": "laptop",
  "maxItems": 10,
  "proxyConfiguration": {
    "useApifyProxy": true,
    "apifyProxyGroups": ["RESIDENTIAL"]
  }
}

Output Example

[
  {
    "product_id": "68b24c59e7f539691c64cd6e",
    "product_name": "Anti-Theft Laptop Backpack for Business Travel, Water-Resistant Computer Bag with USB Charging Port",
    "price_local": "$3,613",
    "price_usd": 23.19,
    "currency": "JMD",
    "image_url": "https://canary.contestimg.wish.com/api/webimage/68b24c59e7f539691c64cd6e-medium.jpg?cache_buster=7cbbb1d4e2ec49a9e36a1535babf146e",
    "product_url": "https://www.wish.com/product/68b24c59e7f539691c64cd6e",
    "merchant_id": "689ebc0137a3046583370c1a",
    "rating": 5,
    "review_count": 0,
    "sales_indicator": "10+ bought this",
    "urgency_text": "Sold Out",
    "search_query": "laptop",
    "is_refurbished": false,
    "is_sold_out": true,
    "extra_info": {
      "wish_pick": false,
      "consignment_eligible": false,
      "video_tile": false
    },
    "timestamp_scraped": "2026-03-08T07:10:19.114Z"
  }
]

Use Cases

• Market Research: Analyze trends in product pricing and popularity for specific categories.
• Competitive Intelligence: Monitor competitors' offerings and pricing strategies on Wish.com.
• Price Monitoring: Track price fluctuations to inform dynamic pricing models.
• Content Aggregation: Collect product data for e-commerce platforms or comparison sites.
• Academic Research: Gather data for studies on consumer behavior and online marketplaces.
• Business Automation: Automate data feeds for inventory management or sales forecasting.

Installation and Usage

1. Search for "Wish Category Scraper" in the Apify Store.
2. Click "Try for free" or "Run".
3. Configure input parameters (e.g., search keyword 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 Actor outputs a JSON array of objects, each representing a scraped product. Key fields include:

• product_id: Unique identifier for the product.
• product_name: Full name of the item.
• price_local and price_usd: Local and USD prices.
• currency: Currency code.
• image_url and product_url: Links to product image and page.
• rating, review_count: User feedback metrics.
• sales_indicator, urgency_text: Sales and availability info.
• is_refurbished, is_sold_out: Product condition flags.
• extra_info: Additional metadata like Wish Pick status.
• timestamp_scraped: When the data was collected.

Data is structured for easy parsing and integration into databases or analytics tools.

Support

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

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

We're here to help you get the most out of this Actor!

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Concise Description (248 characters):
Unlock Wish.com product data effortlessly! Extract detailed listings with prices, ratings, and images based on keywords. Features proxy support for reliable scraping, customizable limits, and JSON output. Perfect for market research, price monitoring, and competitive analysis. Start scraping today on Apify!