YouTube Super Scraper - Advanced YouTube Data Extraction & Analytics Tool 🚀

The most powerful and comprehensive YouTube scraper on Apify! Extract videos, channels, comments, subtitles, and complete analytics data without any API limits or quotas. Perfect YouTube API alternative for marketers, researchers, content creators, and data analysts.

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🌟 Why Choose YouTube Super Scraper?

✨ Key Features

• 🎯 No API Limits - Unlimited scraping without YouTube API quotas or rate limits
• 📊 50+ Data Fields - Extract comprehensive video and channel metadata
• 🔍 Advanced Search - Multiple search filters, sorting options, and parameters
• 💬 Subtitle Extraction - Download subtitles in SRT, VTT, or JSON3 formats
• 📺 All Content Types - Videos, Shorts, Live Streams, and Premieres
• ⚡ Fast Performance - Process 50-100 videos per minute
• 📤 Multiple Export Formats - JSON, CSV, Excel, XML, RSS, HTML
• 🎨 Consistent Data Structure - 43 standardized fields across all scraping methods
• 🔄 Auto-Retry Logic - Reliable extraction with automatic error handling
• 🌍 Global Support - Works with all YouTube regions and languages

🎬 What You Can Extract

📹 Video Data (43+ Fields)

• Title, description, and translated titles
• Video ID, URL, and thumbnail URLs (all resolutions)
• View count, like count, and comment count
• Upload date (ISO 8601 format) and duration (HH:MM:SS)
• Video type (video, short, stream, premiere)
• Category, hashtags, and description links
• Monetization status and member-only status
• Location tags and collaborator information

📺 Channel Information

• Channel name, URL, username, and ID
• Channel description and bio
• Subscriber count and total video count
• Total views and verification status
• Channel creation date and location
• Avatar URL (s160 size) and banner URL (w2560 size)
• Social media links and external links
• Featured channels list

💬 Engagement Metrics

• Real-time like counts
• Total comment counts
• View count statistics
• Historical performance data
• Engagement rate indicators

📝 Subtitle & Caption Data

• Multiple language support (100+ languages)
• Auto-generated and manual subtitles
• SRT, VTT, and JSON3 formats
• Timestamped captions
• Full transcript extraction

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🚀 Quick Start Guide

Step 1️⃣: Choose Your Input Method

You can scrape YouTube data in three ways:

Option A: Search by Keywords

{
  "searchQueries": [
    "machine learning tutorials",
    "cooking recipes vegan",
    "react js full course"
  ]
}

Option B: Direct URLs

{
  "startUrls": [
    "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID",
    "https://www.youtube.com/@ChannelName",
    "https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAYLIST_ID"
  ]
}

Option C: Combined Approach

{
  "searchQueries": ["AI tutorials"],
  "startUrls": ["https://www.youtube.com/@TechChannel"]
}

Step 2️⃣: Configure Options (Optional)

{
  "maxResults": 20,
  "sortingOrder": "views",
  "dateFilter": "month",
  "isHD": true,
  "downloadSubtitles": true,
  "subtitlesLanguage": "en"
}

Step 3️⃣: Run & Export

Click Start and download your results in JSON, CSV, or Excel format!

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📋 Complete Input Configuration

🔍 Search & URL Options

Parameter	Type	Description	Example
searchQueries	Array	Keywords to search on YouTube	["web scraping", "python tutorials"]
startUrls	Array	Direct YouTube URLs (videos, channels, playlists)	["https://youtube.com/@channel"]
maxResults	Number	Max videos per search query (default: 10)	50
maxResultsShorts	Number	Max shorts per search query	20
maxResultStreams	Number	Max live streams per search query	10

🎯 Filtering Options

Parameter	Type	Description	Values
sortingOrder	String	Sort search results	relevance, rating, date, views
dateFilter	String	Filter by upload date	hour, today, week, month, year
lengthFilter	String	Filter by video duration	short (<4min), medium (4-20min), long (>20min)
isHD	Boolean	Only HD videos (720p+)	true, false
is4K	Boolean	Only 4K videos	true, false
is360	Boolean	Only 360° videos	true, false
hasSubtitles	Boolean	Only videos with subtitles/CC	true, false
isLive	Boolean	Only live streams	true, false

📺 Channel Scraping Options

Parameter	Type	Description	Values
sortVideosBy	String	Sort channel videos	NEWEST, OLDEST, POPULAR
includeShorts	Boolean	Include Shorts from channel	true, false
includeStreams	Boolean	Include live streams	true, false

📝 Subtitle Extraction Options

Parameter	Type	Description	Values
downloadSubtitles	Boolean	Extract video subtitles	true, false
subtitlesLanguage	String	Subtitle language code	en, es, fr, de, ja, etc.
subtitlesFormat	String	Output format	srt, vtt, json3
preferAutoGeneratedSubtitles	Boolean	Use auto-generated if manual unavailable	true, false

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💡 Use Case Examples

🎓 Example 1: Content Research & Competitor Analysis

Extract top-performing videos in your niche:

{
  "searchQueries": ["digital marketing 2025"],
  "maxResults": 50,
  "sortingOrder": "views",
  "dateFilter": "month",
  "isHD": true
}

Use Case: Analyze trending content, identify successful video formats, and discover content gaps.

📊 Example 2: Channel Performance Analytics

Get comprehensive channel data:

{
  "startUrls": [
    "https://www.youtube.com/@MarquesBrownlee",
    "https://www.youtube.com/@MrBeast"
  ],
  "maxResults": 100,
  "sortVideosBy": "POPULAR"
}

Use Case: Track competitor channels, analyze posting frequency, and study successful strategies.

🎬 Example 3: Video SEO & Keyword Research

Extract videos with subtitles for keyword analysis:

{
  "searchQueries": [
    "best laptop 2025",
    "smartphone reviews"
  ],
  "maxResults": 30,
  "downloadSubtitles": true,
  "subtitlesLanguage": "en",
  "hasSubtitles": true
}

Use Case: Analyze video transcripts, extract popular keywords, and optimize your content strategy.

📺 Example 4: Live Stream Monitoring

Track live streams in real-time:

{
  "searchQueries": ["tech news live"],
  "maxResultStreams": 20,
  "isLive": true,
  "sortingOrder": "date"
}

Use Case: Monitor live events, track breaking news, and analyze real-time engagement.

🎯 Example 5: Trending Shorts Discovery

Find viral YouTube Shorts:

{
  "searchQueries": ["cooking hacks", "life tips"],
  "maxResultsShorts": 50,
  "dateFilter": "week",
  "sortingOrder": "views"
}

Use Case: Discover trending short-form content and analyze viral video patterns.

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📊 Output Data Structure

Complete Video Object (43 Fields)

{
  "title": "Complete Python Course - From Beginner to Advanced",
  "translatedTitle": null,
  "type": "video",
  "id": "dQw4w9WgXcQ",
  "url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ",
  "thumbnailUrl": "https://i.ytimg.com/vi/dQw4w9WgXcQ/maxresdefault.jpg",
  "viewCount": 5420000,
  "date": "2024-11-15T12:00:00.000Z",
  "likes": 125000,
  "location": null,
  "channelName": "Tech Education",
  "channelUrl": "https://www.youtube.com/@TechEducation",
  "channelUsername": "TechEducation",
  "collaborators": null,
  "channelId": "UCxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx",
  "channelDescription": "We create high-quality programming tutorials...",
  "channelJoinedDate": "Jan 1, 2020",
  "channelDescriptionLinks": [
    {
      "text": "Website",
      "url": "https://techeducation.com"
    }
  ],
  "channelLocation": "United States",
  "channelAvatarUrl": "https://yt3.googleusercontent.com/.../s160-c-k-c0x00ffffff-no-rj",
  "channelBannerUrl": "https://yt3.googleusercontent.com/.../w2560-fcrop64=1,...",
  "channelTotalVideos": 450,
  "channelTotalViews": 125000000,
  "numberOfSubscribers": 2500000,
  "isChannelVerified": true,
  "inputChannelUrl": "https://www.youtube.com/@TechEducation",
  "isAgeRestricted": false,
  "aboutChannelInfo": {
    "channelDescription": "We create high-quality programming tutorials...",
    "channelJoinedDate": "Jan 1, 2020",
    "channelDescriptionLinks": [...],
    "channelLocation": "United States",
    "channelUsername": "TechEducation",
    "channelAvatarUrl": "...",
    "channelBannerUrl": "...",
    "channelTotalVideos": 450,
    "channelTotalViews": 125000000,
    "numberOfSubscribers": 2500000,
    "isChannelVerified": true,
    "channelName": "Tech Education",
    "channelUrl": "https://www.youtube.com/@TechEducation",
    "channelId": "UCxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx",
    "inputChannelUrl": "https://www.youtube.com/@TechEducation",
    "isAgeRestricted": false
  },
  "duration": "02:45:30",
  "commentsCount": 8500,
  "text": "Learn Python programming from scratch with this comprehensive course...",
  "translatedText": null,
  "descriptionLinks": [
    {
      "url": "https://github.com/...",
      "text": "Download Course Materials"
    }
  ],
  "subtitles": {
    "language": "en",
    "format": "srt",
    "content": "1\n00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:05,000\nWelcome to this Python course..."
  },
  "order": 1,
  "commentsTurnedOff": false,
  "fromYTUrl": "https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=python+course",
  "isMonetized": true,
  "hashtags": ["#Python", "#Programming", "#Tutorial"],
  "formats": [],
  "isMembersOnly": false,
  "input": "python course",
  "fromChannelListPage": "videos"
}

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🎯 Perfect For

👨‍💼 Digital Marketers

• Track competitor content strategies
• Analyze viral video patterns
• Research trending topics and keywords
• Monitor brand mentions and sentiment
• Build influencer contact lists

📈 Data Analysts & Researchers

• Collect large-scale YouTube datasets
• Analyze content trends and patterns
• Study audience engagement metrics
• Build recommendation systems
• Train machine learning models

🎬 Content Creators

• Research successful video formats
• Analyze competitor performance
• Discover trending topics
• Optimize video titles and descriptions
• Track channel growth metrics

🔍 SEO Specialists

• Extract video keywords and tags
• Analyze video descriptions
• Research popular search terms
• Study competitor SEO strategies
• Build content calendars

💼 Business Intelligence

• Market research and analysis
• Competitor monitoring
• Trend forecasting
• Lead generation
• Brand monitoring

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⚡ Performance & Scalability

Speed Metrics

• 50-100 videos/minute average processing speed
• 1-3 seconds per video extraction time
• Parallel processing for multiple searches
• Smart caching reduces redundant requests

Reliability Features

• ✅ Automatic retry logic for failed requests
• ✅ Error handling and logging
• ✅ Rate limit management
• ✅ Proxy rotation support
• ✅ Session management

Resource Optimization

• Memory-efficient data processing
• Streaming for large datasets
• Incremental data saving
• Optimized network requests

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📤 Export & Integration

Supported Export Formats

Format	Best For	Features
JSON	Developers, APIs, integrations	Complete data structure, nested objects
CSV	Excel, Google Sheets, analysis	Flattened data, easy filtering
Excel	Business reports, presentations	Multiple sheets, formatted data
XML	Enterprise systems, feeds	Structured markup, validation
RSS	Feed readers, automation	Real-time updates, syndication
HTML	Quick viewing, sharing	Human-readable tables

API Integration

Integrate scraped data directly into your applications:

// Using Apify API Client
const ApifyClient = require('apify-client');

const client = new ApifyClient({
    token: 'YOUR_API_TOKEN',
});

const input = {
    searchQueries: ['machine learning'],
    maxResults: 50
};

const run = await client.actor('nomanriaz786/youtube-super-scraper').call(input);
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();

console.log(items);

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🛠️ Advanced Configuration

Custom Filters Combination

Combine multiple filters for precise targeting:

{
  "searchQueries": ["product reviews"],
  "maxResults": 100,
  "isHD": true,
  "is4K": true,
  "dateFilter": "month",
  "lengthFilter": "medium",
  "hasSubtitles": true,
  "sortingOrder": "views"
}

Channel Deep Dive

Extract complete channel history:

{
  "startUrls": ["https://www.youtube.com/@ChannelName"],
  "maxResults": 500,
  "includeShorts": true,
  "includeStreams": true,
  "sortVideosBy": "NEWEST",
  "downloadSubtitles": true
}

Multi-Language Subtitle Extraction

{
  "startUrls": ["https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID"],
  "downloadSubtitles": true,
  "subtitlesLanguage": "en",
  "preferAutoGeneratedSubtitles": true,
  "subtitlesFormat": "srt"
}

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is this legal?

Yes! YouTube Super Scraper only extracts publicly available data that anyone can see on YouTube. Always comply with YouTube's Terms of Service and use data ethically.

Are there any limits?

No API quotas or rate limits! Unlike the official YouTube API, you can extract as much data as you need without restrictions.

How accurate is the data?

Extremely accurate! We extract data directly from YouTube's HTML and JSON responses, ensuring 99.9% accuracy for all fields.

Can I scrape private videos?

No, only public videos can be scraped. Private, unlisted, or region-restricted videos cannot be accessed.

How do I handle large datasets?

Use pagination and batch processing. Set reasonable maxResults values and split large jobs into smaller runs.

Does it support all countries?

Yes! YouTube Super Scraper works with all YouTube regions and languages worldwide.

What about subtitles in multiple languages?

Currently, you can specify one subtitle language per run. For multiple languages, run the scraper multiple times with different language codes.

Can I schedule recurring scrapes?

Yes! Use Apify's scheduling feature to run the scraper automatically at specified intervals (hourly, daily, weekly, etc.).

What if I encounter errors?

The scraper has built-in retry logic and error handling. Check the run log for detailed error messages. Contact support if issues persist.

How much does it cost?

Pricing depends on your Apify plan and compute units used. Most scraping jobs cost just a few cents. Check Apify pricing for details.

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🚨 Troubleshooting Guide

Common Issues & Solutions

Issue: No videos extracted

Solutions:

• ✅ Verify URLs are correct and videos are public
• ✅ Check if videos are available in your region
• ✅ Ensure proper URL format (include https://)
• ✅ Try different search queries

Issue: Slow extraction speed

Solutions:

• ✅ Reduce maxResults for faster processing
• ✅ Split large jobs into smaller batches
• ✅ Check your network connectivity
• ✅ Use specific filters to reduce scope

Issue: Subtitles not downloading

Solutions:

• ✅ Verify video has subtitles/captions available
• ✅ Check subtitle language is correct (en, es, etc.)
• ✅ Enable preferAutoGeneratedSubtitles if manual captions unavailable
• ✅ Try different subtitle format (SRT, VTT, JSON3)

Issue: Missing channel data

Solutions:

• ✅ Ensure channel URL is correct format
• ✅ Channel might have privacy settings enabled
• ✅ Some channels don't display all public data
• ✅ Try scraping channel videos instead of profile

Issue: Inconsistent data structure

Solutions:

• ✅ Update to latest version (v2.0+)
• ✅ All data now uses consistent 43-field structure
• ✅ Check output against example in documentation
• ✅ Report any inconsistencies to support

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📚 Best Practices & Tips

✅ Do's

• ✅ Start with small batches to test configurations
• ✅ Use specific search queries for better results
• ✅ Apply filters to narrow down results
• ✅ Cache results to avoid re-scraping
• ✅ Monitor compute unit usage
• ✅ Use webhooks for automation
• ✅ Schedule regular scrapes for monitoring
• ✅ Export data in appropriate format for your use case

❌ Don'ts

• ❌ Don't scrape too aggressively (respect resources)
• ❌ Don't re-scrape same data unnecessarily
• ❌ Don't exceed reasonable batch sizes
• ❌ Don't use scraped data to violate copyright
• ❌ Don't share private or sensitive information
• ❌ Don't scrape restricted or private content
• ❌ Don't use data for spam or harassment

🎯 Optimization Tips

1. Use Specific Queries: "python tutorial 2025" is better than "python"
2. Apply Date Filters: Recent videos process faster than old ones
3. Limit Results: Start with 20-50 results, increase if needed
4. Batch Processing: Split 1000 videos into 10 runs of 100 each
5. Cache Strategy: Store results and update incrementally
6. Filter Early: Use YouTube filters instead of post-processing
7. Monitor Logs: Check run logs for optimization opportunities

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📞 Support & Contact

Need Help?

• 📧 Email Support: muhammadnomanriaz599@gmail.com
• 🐛 Report Bugs: GitHub Issues
• 💡 Feature Requests: Contact via Apify platform

Custom Development

Need custom features or enterprise solutions? Contact us for:

• Custom data extraction requirements
• API integration support
• Bulk processing solutions
• White-label solutions
• Training and consulting

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📄 License & Legal

License

This project is licensed under the Apache License 2.0 - see the LICENSE file for details.

Terms of Use

• Only scrape publicly available YouTube data
• Comply with YouTube's Terms of Service
• Respect copyright and intellectual property rights
• Use data ethically and responsibly
• Don't use for spam, harassment, or malicious purposes

Data Privacy

• No personal data is stored on our servers
• All data is processed in your Apify account
• You control data retention and deletion
• GDPR and privacy-compliant

Disclaimer

This tool is provided "as-is" for data collection and research purposes. Users are responsible for ensuring their use complies with all applicable laws and terms of service.

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🌟 Why 1000+ Users Choose YouTube Super Scraper

"The most reliable and feature-rich YouTube scraper I've used. The data structure is perfect for our analytics pipeline." - Data Analyst, Tech Company

"Saved us thousands of hours of manual research. The subtitle extraction feature alone is worth it!" - Content Creator

"No API limits means we can scale our market research infinitely. Game changer for our business." - Marketing Agency

"Clean data, fast processing, and excellent support. Highly recommended!" - SEO Specialist

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🚀 Get Started Now!

Ready to unlock YouTube's data goldmine?

1. Click "Try for free" button
2. Configure your first scrape
3. Download your data in seconds

No credit card required for free trial!

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📊 Version History

Version 2.0 (Current)

• ✅ Unified data structure (43 standardized fields)
• ✅ Enhanced OutputFormatter for consistency
• ✅ Improved subtitle extraction
• ✅ Better error handling and retry logic
• ✅ Optimized performance (50-100 videos/min)
• ✅ Normalized URL sizes (avatar s160, banner w2560)
• ✅ ISO 8601 date formats
• ✅ HH:MM:SS duration format

Version 1.0

• Initial release
• Basic video and channel scraping
• Search functionality
• Subtitle extraction

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Last Updated: November 2025