# Chrome Extension Scraper: Listings, Users & Dead Links (`googleapi/chrome-extension-audit-scraper`) Actor

Audit public Chrome Web Store extension listings for availability, users, stale updates and dead privacy, website or contact links.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/googleapi/chrome-extension-audit-scraper.md
- **Developed by:** [Google API](https://apify.com/googleapi) (community)
- **Security:** Limited permissions
- **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks
- **User rating**: No ratings yet

## Pricing

from $3.99 / 1,000 results

This Actor is paid per event and usage. You are charged both the fixed price for specific events and for Apify platform usage.

Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/actors/running/actors-in-store.md#pay-per-event

## What's an Apify Actor?

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For examples already wired to this Actor's own input schema, see the [API](#api) section below.

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# README

### What does Chrome Extension Audit Scraper do?

Chrome Extension Audit Scraper reads public [Chrome Web Store](https://chromewebstore.google.com/) detail listings and produces business-focused audit records for extension availability, public users and ratings, update freshness, publisher information, and public privacy, website, support, or contact links. It does not log in, use the Chrome publishing API, solve CAPTCHAs, or bypass an access challenge.

The Actor accepts extension IDs or public detail URLs, deduplicates them by the stable extension ID, and processes bounded pages of the supplied source list. `page` selects the starting page and `maxPages` controls how many consecutive pages are audited; each page is limited by `maxItems`.

### Why use Chrome Extension Audit Scraper?

- Identify removed or inaccessible public listings.
- Compare public user counts, ratings, versions, and update age.
- Find the public privacy, website, support, and contact links exposed by a listing.
- Optionally classify a bounded number of those links as reachable, not found, blocked, request-failed, or parked/expired.

External-link checks are optional and disabled by default (`checkLinks: false`). You can supply Apify or custom proxy settings for public listing requests and any link checks you enable. The Actor does not bypass access challenges.

### What data can Chrome Extension Audit Scraper extract?

| Group | Fields |
| --- | --- |
| Identity and classification | `extensionId`, `extensionUrl`, `title`, `name`, `storeCategory`, `categoryUrl`, `iconUrl`, `storeLocale` |
| Publisher details | `publisher`, `offeredBy`, `publisherHasGoodRecord`, `publisherStatusText`, `developer`, `developerName`, `developerEmail`, `developerPhone`, `developerWebsiteUrl`, `developerDunsNumber`, `developerAddress`, `developerPostalCode`, `developerCity`, `developerCountryCode`, `developerIsTrader`, `traderStatus`, `traderStatusText` |
| Listing content | `description`, `descriptionText`, `descriptionHtml`, `languages`, `languageCount`, `languageCountText`, `supportedPlatforms`, `availability`, `version`, `sizeText`, `sizeBytes`, `offersInAppPurchases`, `inAppPurchasesText` |
| Public popularity | `userCount`, `userCountText`, `userCountIsEstimated`, `rating`, `ratingText`, `ratingScale`, `ratingCount`, `ratingCountText`, `ratingCountIsEstimated` |
| Freshness | `updatedAt`, `updatedAtText`, `updatedAtPrecision`, `updatedAtIsEstimated`, `updateAgeDays`, `staleAfterDays`, `stale` |
| Store placement | `isFeatured`, `followsRecommendedPractices` |
| Privacy disclosures | `privacyPolicyUrl`, `privacyDisclosureText`, `privacyDataCollected`, `privacyDataSold`, `privacyDataUsedForUnrelatedPurposes`, `privacyDataUsedForCreditworthiness` |
| Public links | `websiteUrl`, `supportUrl`, `sourceRepositoryUrl`, `reviewUrl`, `contactUrl`, `contactEmail`, `externalLinks` |
| Related listings and link audit | `relatedExtensions`, `linkChecks`, `deadLinkCount`, `linkCheckCount` |

Boolean facts are tri-state: `true` or `false` only when the listing explicitly supports that value, and `null` when the source is silent or ambiguous. Invalid out-of-range ratings are not emitted as numeric values; the original rating text remains available.

Each successfully audited extension appears as a dataset record. Listings that cannot be read do not create placeholder records. A separate run summary is available with the Actor output.

### How to scrape Chrome Web Store extension listings

1. Open the Actor's Input tab.
2. Enter one or more 32-character IDs in `extensionIds`, or use one of the documented URL aliases.
3. Choose whether to check public links and set the stale threshold.
4. Run the Actor and review the extension records in the dataset. The Actor output also provides a separate run summary.

Only `https://chromewebstore.google.com` and the legacy `https://chrome.google.com` hostnames are accepted. Custom sources override the default ID only when they are supplied; audit settings and limits still apply. Duplicate IDs across aliases are emitted once.

### How much will it cost to scrape Chrome Web Store?

Cost depends mainly on how many extensions and public link checks you collect. Keep `checkLinks` off, reduce `maxItems`, or set `maxLinksPerExtension` to 0 for a smaller run.

### Input

See the Input tab for the complete configuration. Supported fields are:

- `extensionIds` (default: one example ID), plus compatibility aliases `extensions`, `urls`, `sourceUrls`, `startUrls`, and single `url`.
- `maxItems` / `maxExtensions` (1–100; default 10) limits extensions per source-list page across all aliases.
- `page` (1–100; default 1) selects the starting source-list page, and `maxPages` (1–100; default 1) limits consecutive pages in the run.
- `checkLinks` (default `false`), `maxLinksPerExtension` (0–10; default 4), and `staleAfterDays` (1–3650; default 365).
- `locale` selects the Chrome Web Store language and region. `proxyConfiguration` is available for users who need to route permitted public requests through Apify Proxy.

Conflicting aliases are rejected. Invalid IDs, unrelated hosts, malformed ranges, and unsupported types fail early rather than being converted to an unrelated request. Page controls batch the explicit source list; they do not trigger discovery or search pagination.

### Output

You can download the dataset in various formats such as JSON, HTML, CSV, or Excel.

Example normal record (illustrative values):

```json
{
  "extensionId": "aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa",
  "extensionUrl": "https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/example/aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa?hl=en-US",
  "title": "Example Privacy Helper",
  "name": "Example Privacy Helper",
  "publisher": "example.publisher",
  "offeredBy": "example.publisher",
  "publisherHasGoodRecord": null,
  "developer": "Example Labs",
  "developerName": "Example Labs",
  "developerEmail": "support@example.test",
  "developerAddress": "1 Example Street, Example City 10000, US",
  "developerPostalCode": "10000",
  "developerCity": "Example City",
  "developerCountryCode": "US",
  "developerIsTrader": false,
  "traderStatus": "non_trader",
  "description": "A sample browser helper for privacy-focused browsing.",
  "descriptionText": "A sample browser helper for privacy-focused browsing tools.",
  "descriptionHtml": "<p>A sample browser helper for privacy-focused browsing tools.</p>",
  "availability": "available",
  "storeCategory": "Productivity",
  "categoryUrl": "https://chromewebstore.google.com/category/extensions/productivity",
  "iconUrl": "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/example=s128-rj-sc0x00ffffff",
  "isFeatured": true,
  "followsRecommendedPractices": true,
  "offersInAppPurchases": null,
  "userCount": 250,
  "userCountText": "250 users",
  "userCountIsEstimated": false,
  "rating": 4.2,
  "ratingText": "4.2 out of 5",
  "ratingScale": 5,
  "ratingCount": 12,
  "ratingCountText": "12 ratings",
  "ratingCountIsEstimated": false,
  "version": "2.0.0",
  "updatedAt": "2026-08-01T00:00:00.000Z",
  "updatedAtText": "August 1, 2026",
  "updatedAtPrecision": "day",
  "updatedAtIsEstimated": false,
  "staleAfterDays": 365,
  "stale": false,
  "sizeText": "967KiB",
  "sizeBytes": 990208,
  "languages": ["English"],
  "languageCount": 1,
  "privacyPolicyUrl": "https://example.test/policy",
  "privacyDisclosureText": "The developer has disclosed that it will not collect or use your data.",
  "privacyDataCollected": false,
  "privacyDataSold": null,
  "privacyDataUsedForUnrelatedPurposes": null,
  "privacyDataUsedForCreditworthiness": null,
  "supportUrl": "https://example.test/support",
  "sourceRepositoryUrl": "https://github.com/example/extension",
  "reviewUrl": "https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/example/aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa/reviews",
  "externalLinks": ["https://example.test/policy"],
  "linkChecks": [
    { "linkUrl": "https://example.test/policy", "linkType": "privacy_policy", "isDead": false, "reachability": "reachable", "checkedAt": "2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z" }
  ],
  "deadLinkCount": 0,
  "linkCheckCount": 1,
  "storeLocale": "en-US"
}
```

The Actor output includes a run summary alongside the dataset.

### Tips and advanced options

Use `maxLinksPerExtension: 0` for listing-only audits. Keep retries low when the site returns a challenge; retries do not solve access restrictions. A public removed listing may be emitted with `availability: "removed"`; listings that cannot be read are skipped. The Actor does not fabricate missing ratings, user counts, update dates, or links. Rounded `K`/`M` counts retain their raw text and are marked as estimates.

Valid simple input:

```json
{ "extensionIds": ["ddkjiahejlhfcafbddmgiahcphecmpfh"], "maxItems": 1 }
```

Valid audit filters input (this detail Actor has no relevance sort because each source is an explicit listing):

```json
{ "extensionIds": ["ddkjiahejlhfcafbddmgiahcphecmpfh"], "checkLinks": true, "maxLinksPerExtension": 4, "staleAfterDays": 180 }
```

Valid multiple-source input with deduplication by ID:

```json
{ "sourceUrls": ["https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/example/aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa?hl=en-US", "https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/example/aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa"], "maxItems": 5 }
```

### FAQ, support, and responsible use

If a run emits no listing records, review the run logs. Google may require an account or return a challenge in some environments; this Actor does not bypass that boundary.

Use only public information, respect Chrome Web Store and Google terms, robots guidance, rate limits, privacy law, and the rights of extension publishers. Public contact emails are included only when the listing exposes them and they are relevant to the audit. This Actor is not affiliated with Google or the Chrome Web Store. For support, include the run ID and a summary of the input in the Actor Issues tab; do not include credentials or cookies.

# Actor input Schema

## `extensionIds` (type: `array`):

32-character public Chrome extension IDs. This is the primary source input.

## `extensions` (type: `array`):

Compatibility alias for extensionIds.

## `urls` (type: `array`):

Compatibility alias for public Chrome Web Store detail URLs.

## `sourceUrls` (type: `array`):

Compatibility alias for public Chrome Web Store detail URLs.

## `startUrls` (type: `array`):

Compatibility alias accepting request-list objects with a public Chrome Web Store detail URL.

## `url` (type: `string`):

Optional single URL alias. It must be a Chrome Web Store detail URL.

## `maxItems` (type: `integer`):

Maximum unique extension audits per input page across all source aliases.

## `maxExtensions` (type: `integer`):

Compatibility alias for maxItems.

## `checkLinks` (type: `boolean`):

Check privacy-policy, website, support, contact, and other public external links exposed by each listing.

## `maxLinksPerExtension` (type: `integer`):

Maximum number of public external links checked per listing; 0 disables link checks while retaining link URLs.

## `staleAfterDays` (type: `integer`):

Mark a listing stale when its public update date is older than this threshold.

## `requestDelayMs` (type: `integer`):

Delay between public requests. The Actor is intentionally sequential.

## `maxConcurrency` (type: `integer`):

Fixed at 1 for this audit to keep source and link checks bounded and ordered.

## `maxRequestRetries` (type: `integer`):

Bounded retries for timeouts, request failures, and HTTP 5xx responses.

## `timeoutSecs` (type: `integer`):

Timeout alias for each public HTTPS request.

## `requestTimeoutSecs` (type: `integer`):

Compatibility alias for timeoutSecs. Do not provide conflicting values.

## `requestTimeoutMs` (type: `integer`):

Alternative timeout form between 5000 and 120000 milliseconds.

## `maxResponseBytes` (type: `integer`):

Bound the HTML response retained for each public page.

## `userAgent` (type: `string`):

Optional honest user-agent label for public requests; no stealth or fingerprint evasion is used.

## `locale` (type: `string`):

Locale query used for generated detail URLs, such as en-US.

## `page` (type: `integer`):

One-based starting page in the deduplicated extension source list.

## `maxPages` (type: `integer`):

Number of consecutive source-list pages to inspect, starting at page. Each page contains up to maxItems extensions.

## `proxyConfiguration` (type: `object`):

Optional Apify Proxy configuration for permitted public requests.

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "extensionIds": [
    "ddkjiahejlhfcafbddmgiahcphecmpfh"
  ],
  "maxItems": 10,
  "checkLinks": false,
  "maxLinksPerExtension": 4,
  "staleAfterDays": 365,
  "requestDelayMs": 0,
  "maxConcurrency": 1,
  "maxRequestRetries": 1,
  "timeoutSecs": 30,
  "maxResponseBytes": 2000000,
  "locale": "en-US",
  "page": 1,
  "maxPages": 1
}
```

# Actor output Schema

## `dataset` (type: `string`):

No description

## `summary` (type: `string`):

No description

# API

You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup.

## JavaScript example

```javascript
import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';

// Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
// Replace the '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token
const client = new ApifyClient({
    token: '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>',
});

// Prepare Actor input
const input = {};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("googleapi/chrome-extension-audit-scraper").call(input);

// Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any)
console.log('Results from dataset');
console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`);
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
items.forEach((item) => {
    console.dir(item);
});

// 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs

```

## Python example

```python
from apify_client import ApifyClient

# Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
# Replace '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token.
client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_API_TOKEN>")

# Prepare the Actor input
run_input = {}

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("googleapi/chrome-extension-audit-scraper").call(run_input=run_input)

# Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any)
print(f"💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/{run.default_dataset_id}")
for item in client.dataset(run.default_dataset_id).iterate_items():
    print(item)

# 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start

```

## CLI example

```bash
echo '{}' |
apify call googleapi/chrome-extension-audit-scraper --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=fetch-actor-details,googleapi/chrome-extension-audit-scraper"
        }
    }
}
```

The hosted server signs you in with OAuth on first connect, so no API token belongs in this config. Clients without OAuth support can send an `Authorization: Bearer <APIFY_API_TOKEN>` header instead, using a token from API & Integrations in Apify Console (https://console.apify.com/settings/integrations).

## OpenAPI specification

Download the OpenAPI definition: https://api.apify.com/v2/actors/O3dd4Qh86VkS8cCDt/builds/vhmY7iOtgv7KnOmsb/openapi.json