# 🎬 YouTube View Generator (`scrapio/youtube-view-generator`) Actor - **URL**: https://apify.com/scrapio/youtube-view-generator.md - **Developed by:** [Scrapio](https://apify.com/scrapio) (community) - **Categories:** Automation, Lead generation, Social media - **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, NaN 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/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#pay-per-event ## What's an Apify Actor? Actors are a software tools running on the Apify platform, for all kinds of web data extraction and automation use cases. In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours, and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store. In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server. Actors are written with capital "A". ## How to integrate an Actor? If asked about integration, you help developers integrate Actors into their projects. You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready. The best way to integrate Actors is as follows. In JavaScript/TypeScript projects, use official [JavaScript/TypeScript client](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js.md): ```bash npm install apify-client ``` In Python projects, use official [Python client library](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python.md): ```bash pip install apify-client ``` In shell scripts, use [Apify CLI](https://docs.apify.com/cli/docs.md): ````bash # MacOS / Linux curl -fsSL https://apify.com/install-cli.sh | bash # Windows irm https://apify.com/install-cli.ps1 | iex ```bash In AI frameworks, you might use the [Apify MCP server](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/mcp.md). If your project is in a different language, use the [REST API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2.md). For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below. For more details, see Apify documentation as [Markdown index](https://docs.apify.com/llms.txt) and [Markdown full-text](https://docs.apify.com/llms-full.txt). # README ## 🎬 YouTube View Generator Generate realistic YouTube video traffic using headless browser sessions. This Actor opens your video URLs, plays content for a configurable watch duration, and streams live session metrics to the output table β€” perfect for boosting visibility and monitoring playback quality. ### Why choose this Actor? - ⚑ **Parallel browser workers** β€” run multiple sessions concurrently for faster results - πŸ›‘οΈ **Smart proxy fallback** β€” starts direct, escalates to datacenter β†’ residential if blocked - πŸ“Š **Live output table** β€” sessions, per-URL stats, summary, and config appear in real time - 🎯 **Realistic browsing** β€” randomized viewports, user agents, mouse movement, and scrolling - πŸ”„ **Automatic retries** β€” failed sessions retry with upgraded proxy tiers ### Key features - πŸ“Ί Bulk URL input β€” process many videos in one run - πŸ‘οΈ Configurable views per video - ⏱️ Adjustable watch time (120s recommended for YouTube) - 🌐 Concurrent browser workers - πŸ€– Optional robots.txt compliance - πŸ“ˆ Per-session video metrics (currentTime, duration, buffered, etc.) ### Input ```json { "urls": [{ "url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krsBRQbOPQ4" }], "viewCounts": 2, "watchTime": 120, "browsers": 2, "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": false }, "respectRobotsTxt": true, "rateLimitMs": 1000, "retries": 3 } ```` | Field | Description | |-------|-------------| | `urls` | πŸ“Ί Video URLs to visit (bulk supported) | | `viewCounts` | πŸ‘οΈ Sessions per URL | | `watchTime` | ⏱️ Seconds to watch each video | | `browsers` | 🌐 Parallel browser workers | | `proxyConfiguration` | πŸ›‘οΈ Apify Proxy settings for fallback tiers | | `respectRobotsTxt` | πŸ€– Skip disallowed URLs | | `rateLimitMs` | ⏸️ Delay between sessions per worker | | `retries` | πŸ” Retry attempts on failure | ### Output Results are saved in four sections in the output table: | Section | Content | |---------|---------| | `config` | βš™οΈ Run configuration snapshot | | `session` | πŸ“Š Live per-session results with video & behavior metrics | | `byUrl` | πŸ“ˆ Aggregated stats per URL | | `summary` | 🏁 Final run summary with success rate | Example session row: ```json { "section": "session", "sessionId": "2da19cb9", "url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krsBRQbOPQ4", "status": "success", "durationMs": 30587, "proxy": "direct", "video": { "playerType": "html5", "currentTime": 20.64, "duration": 1018.481, "paused": false }, "behavior": { "plannedWatchTime": 20, "actualWatchTime": 18 } } ``` ### πŸš€ How to use the Actor (via Apify Console) 1. Log in at β†’ **Actors** 2. Find **🎬 YouTube View Generator** and open it 3. Paste your video URLs and configure views, watch time, and workers 4. Click **▢️ Start** 5. Watch live logs and session results in the **Output** tab 6. Export results as JSON, CSV, or Excel ### Best use cases - πŸ“ˆ Increase view counts for YouTube videos - πŸ”„ Schedule daily runs for consistent traffic - πŸ§ͺ Test video embed players across platforms - πŸ“Š Monitor playback metrics across sessions ### Frequently asked questions **How long until views appear on YouTube?** Views may take up to 24 hours to reflect in YouTube Analytics. **Why use 120 seconds watch time?** YouTube typically requires meaningful watch time before counting a view. 120 seconds is the recommended default. **What happens if YouTube blocks my IP?** The Actor automatically escalates: direct β†’ datacenter proxy β†’ residential proxy (sticky for remaining sessions). **Can I run multiple videos at once?** Yes β€” add as many URLs as you need. Each gets the configured number of views. ### Notes - YouTube may not count views that appear illegitimate (many simultaneous views from the same IP) - Scheduling once daily helps maintain natural-looking traffic patterns - Use residential proxy fallback for best results on heavily protected content ### Support and feedback For issues or feature requests, contact the Actor maintainer through Apify Console. ### ⚠️ Legal & ethical notice Only use this Actor on content you own or have permission to promote. Users are responsible for compliance with YouTube Terms of Service and applicable laws. # Actor input Schema ## `urls` (type: `array`): 🎯 One or more YouTube (or embeddable video) URLs. Supports bulk input β€” paste as many links as you need. ## `viewCounts` (type: `integer`): πŸ”’ How many browser sessions to run for each URL in the list. ## `watchTime` (type: `integer`): ⏳ Seconds to stay on each video page. 120 seconds is recommended for YouTube view recognition. ## `browsers` (type: `integer`): ⚑ Number of parallel browser workers. Higher = faster runs, but uses more memory. ## `proxyConfiguration` (type: `object`): Toggle Apify Proxy on to customize fallback proxy groups or country. Leave off for default smart fallback behavior. ## Actor input object example ```json { "urls": [ "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krsBRQbOPQ4" ], "viewCounts": 2, "watchTime": 20, "browsers": 2, "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": false } } ``` # 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 '' with your token const client = new ApifyClient({ token: '', }); // Prepare Actor input const input = { "urls": [ "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krsBRQbOPQ4" ], "viewCounts": 2, "watchTime": 20, "browsers": 2, "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": false } }; // Run the Actor and wait for it to finish const run = await client.actor("scrapio/youtube-view-generator").call(input); // Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any) console.log('Results from dataset'); console.log(`πŸ’Ύ 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); }); // πŸ“š Want to learn more πŸ“–? Go to β†’ 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 '' with your token. client = ApifyClient("") # Prepare the Actor input run_input = { "urls": ["https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krsBRQbOPQ4"], "viewCounts": 2, "watchTime": 20, "browsers": 2, "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": False }, } # Run the Actor and wait for it to finish run = client.actor("scrapio/youtube-view-generator").call(run_input=run_input) # Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any) print("πŸ’Ύ Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/" + run["defaultDatasetId"]) for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items(): print(item) # πŸ“š Want to learn more πŸ“–? Go to β†’ https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start ``` ## CLI example ```bash echo '{ "urls": [ "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krsBRQbOPQ4" ], "viewCounts": 2, "watchTime": 20, "browsers": 2, "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": false } }' | apify call scrapio/youtube-view-generator --silent --output-dataset ``` ## MCP server setup ```json { "mcpServers": { "apify": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "mcp-remote", "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=scrapio/youtube-view-generator", "--header", "Authorization: Bearer " ] } } } ``` ## OpenAPI specification ```json { "openapi": "3.0.1", "info": { "title": "🎬 YouTube View Generator", "description": null, "version": "1.3", "x-build-id": "Kbsx04deUjF37ByHd" }, "servers": [ { "url": "https://api.apify.com/v2" } ], "paths": { "/acts/scrapio~youtube-view-generator/run-sync-get-dataset-items": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-get-dataset-items-scrapio-youtube-view-generator", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for its completion, and returns Actor's dataset items in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } }, "/acts/scrapio~youtube-view-generator/runs": { "post": { "operationId": "runs-sync-scrapio-youtube-view-generator", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor and returns information about the initiated run in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK", "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/runsResponseSchema" } } } } } } }, "/acts/scrapio~youtube-view-generator/run-sync": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-scrapio-youtube-view-generator", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for completion, and returns the OUTPUT from Key-value store in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } } }, "components": { "schemas": { "inputSchema": { "type": "object", "required": [ "urls" ], "properties": { "urls": { "title": "πŸ“Ί Video URLs", "type": "array", "description": "🎯 One or more YouTube (or embeddable video) URLs. Supports bulk input β€” paste as many links as you need.", "items": { "type": "string" } }, "viewCounts": { "title": "πŸ‘οΈ Views per Video", "minimum": 1, "maximum": 10000, "type": "integer", "description": "πŸ”’ How many browser sessions to run for each URL in the list.", "default": 1 }, "watchTime": { "title": "⏱️ Watch Time (seconds)", "minimum": 5, "maximum": 600, "type": "integer", "description": "⏳ Seconds to stay on each video page. 120 seconds is recommended for YouTube view recognition.", "default": 120 }, "browsers": { "title": "🌐 Concurrent Browsers", "minimum": 1, "maximum": 20, "type": "integer", "description": "⚑ Number of parallel browser workers. Higher = faster runs, but uses more memory.", "default": 2 }, "proxyConfiguration": { "title": "Apify Proxy", "type": "object", "description": "Toggle Apify Proxy on to customize fallback proxy groups or country. Leave off for default smart fallback behavior." } } }, "runsResponseSchema": { "type": "object", "properties": { "data": { "type": "object", "properties": { "id": { "type": "string" }, "actId": { "type": "string" }, "userId": { "type": "string" }, "startedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "finishedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "status": { "type": "string", "example": "READY" }, "meta": { "type": "object", "properties": { "origin": { "type": "string", "example": "API" }, "userAgent": { "type": "string" } } }, "stats": { "type": "object", "properties": { "inputBodyLen": { "type": "integer", "example": 2000 }, "rebootCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "restartCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "resurrectCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "computeUnits": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } }, "options": { "type": "object", "properties": { "build": { "type": "string", "example": "latest" }, "timeoutSecs": { "type": "integer", "example": 300 }, "memoryMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 1024 }, "diskMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 2048 } } }, "buildId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultKeyValueStoreId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultDatasetId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultRequestQueueId": { "type": "string" }, "buildNumber": { "type": "string", "example": "1.0.0" }, "containerUrl": { "type": "string" }, "usage": { "type": "object", "properties": { "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 1 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_SERPS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } }, "usageTotalUsd": { "type": "number", "example": 0.00005 }, "usageUsd": { "type": "object", "properties": { "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": { "type": "number", "example": 0.00005 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_SERPS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } } } } } } } } } ```