Kickstarter Projects Scraper

Extract Kickstarter campaign data directly from the official data feed. Collect funding metrics, creator info, campaign status, category details, video links, location metadata, and direct campaign links in structured format for research, analysis, and monitoring workflows.

Features

• Instant data retrieval — Pulls structured campaign data directly without page parsing overhead.
• Comprehensive campaign fields — Capture 40+ fields per project including IDs, status, funding metrics, timeline data, category metadata, creator profile links, media fields, exchange rates, and location details.
• Flexible discovery scope — Start from default Discover, custom Discover URL, or category + sort filters.
• Duplicate-safe output — Saves unique campaigns only.
• Automation-ready dataset — Output is structured for dashboards, analytics pipelines, and alerts.
• Lightweight execution — No browser overhead, runs with minimal memory and fast startup.

Use Cases

Market Research

Track active Kickstarter campaigns across categories to understand demand patterns, launch volume, and funding momentum.

Competitive Intelligence

Monitor campaigns in your niche, compare performance signals, and identify positioning trends.

Creator Prospecting

Build lead lists of active creators with campaign links, creator identifiers, and location context.

Campaign Benchmarking

Analyze goals, pledged amounts, backer counts, and funding progress percentages for benchmarking.

Ongoing Monitoring

Run on a schedule to capture newly launched projects and changes in campaign performance.

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Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Default	Description
startUrl	String	No	"https://www.kickstarter.com/discover"	Custom Kickstarter Discover URL to start from.
category	String	No	""	Category filter for Discover results.
sort	String	No	"magic"	Sort mode: magic, popularity, newest, end_date, most_funded.
results_wanted	Integer	No	20	Maximum number of projects to collect.
max_pages	Integer	No	0	Maximum number of result pages to process (0 means unlimited until results_wanted is reached).
proxyConfiguration	Object	No	Apify Proxy	Proxy settings for stable access at scale. Default uses Apify datacenter pool; you can set residential if your plan supports it.

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Output Data

Each dataset item contains:

Field	Type	Description
project_id	String	Kickstarter project identifier.
slug	String	Project slug used in the campaign URL.
state	String	Campaign state (for example live).
title	String	Campaign title.
blurb	String	Short campaign summary text.
creator	String	Creator display name.
creator_id	String	Creator identifier.
creator_slug	String	Creator slug.
creator_profile_url	String	Creator profile URL.
creator_avatar_url	String	Creator avatar image URL.
url	String	Campaign URL.
rewards_url	String	Campaign rewards URL.
image_url	String	Main campaign image URL.
currency	String	Campaign currency code.
currency_symbol	String	Currency symbol.
current_currency	String	Current reporting currency code.
currency_trailing_code	Boolean	Whether currency symbol is a trailing code.
fx_rate	String	Exchange rate used for the converted pledged amount.
country	String	Country code.
country_displayable_name	String	Human-readable campaign country name.
funding_goal	String	Funding goal amount.
pledged	String	Pledged amount in campaign currency.
usd_pledged	String	Pledged amount in USD.
static_usd_rate	String	Static USD conversion rate at project creation.
usd_exchange_rate	String	Current USD exchange rate.
converted_pledged_amount	String	Converted pledged amount returned by Kickstarter.
backers	String	Number of backers.
days_left	String	Estimated days left until deadline.
percentage_funded	String	Percentage of goal achieved.
staff_pick	Boolean	Whether campaign is marked staff pick.
spotlight	Boolean	Spotlight status.
is_starrable	Boolean	Whether the project can currently be starred.
is_launched	Boolean	Whether the project has launched.
prelaunch_activated	Boolean	Whether prelaunch mode was activated for the project.
is_in_post_campaign_pledging_phase	Boolean	Whether late pledging is active for the project.
disable_communication	Boolean	Whether backer communication is disabled.
category	String	Category name.
category_id	String	Category identifier.
category_slug	String	Category path slug.
category_analytics_name	String	Category name used in analytics.
parent_category	String	Parent category name.
parent_category_id	String	Parent category identifier.
created_at	String	Campaign creation time (ISO datetime).
launched_at	String	Campaign launch time (ISO datetime).
deadline	String	Campaign deadline (ISO datetime).
state_changed_at	String	Last campaign state change time (ISO datetime).
location	String	Campaign location text.
location_id	String	Location identifier.
location_slug	String	Kickstarter location slug.
location_country	String	Location country code.
location_state	String	Location state or region.
location_type	String	Location type (Town, City, etc.).
video_high_url	String	High-quality campaign video URL when available.
video_hls_url	String	HLS campaign video URL when available.

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Usage Examples

Basic Collection

Collect 20 projects from default Discover.

{
  "startUrl": "https://www.kickstarter.com/discover",
  "results_wanted": 20
}

Category-Focused Run

Collect newest technology projects.

{
  "category": "Tech",
  "sort": "newest",
  "results_wanted": 50,
  "max_pages": 10
}

Custom Discover URL

Use a pre-filtered Discover URL and collect a larger dataset.

{
  "startUrl": "https://www.kickstarter.com/discover/advanced?category_id=16&sort=most_funded",
  "results_wanted": 100,
  "max_pages": 20
}

Proxy Configuration

Recommended configuration for production runs.

{
  "proxyConfiguration": {
    "useApifyProxy": true,
    "apifyProxyGroups": ["RESIDENTIAL"]
  }
}

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Sample Output

{
  "project_id": "1542195646",
  "slug": "zera-mini",
  "state": "live",
  "title": "ZERA mini - The True Card-Sized Cooling Fan",
  "blurb": "TRUE Card-Sized | 13m/s Windspeed | 30,000RPM | 360° Rotatable | Intuitive Display | 69g Ultralight",
  "creator": "ZERA Sonic",
  "creator_id": "1747500264",
  "creator_slug": "zerasonic",
  "creator_profile_url": "https://www.kickstarter.com/profile/zerasonic",
  "creator_avatar_url": "https://i.kickstarter.com/assets/...png",
  "url": "https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/zerasonic/zera-mini",
  "rewards_url": "https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/zerasonic/zera-mini/rewards",
  "image_url": "https://i.kickstarter.com/assets/...png",
  "pledged": "1374487",
  "usd_pledged": "175231.05223671",
  "static_usd_rate": "0.12748833",
  "usd_exchange_rate": "0.12753568",
  "converted_pledged_amount": "250276",
  "backers": "2522",
  "funding_goal": "30000",
  "days_left": "22",
  "percentage_funded": "4581.62",
  "currency": "HKD",
  "currency_symbol": "$",
  "current_currency": "AUD",
  "fx_rate": "0.18208741",
  "currency_trailing_code": true,
  "country": "HK",
  "country_displayable_name": "Hong Kong",
  "staff_pick": true,
  "spotlight": false,
  "is_starrable": true,
  "is_launched": true,
  "prelaunch_activated": true,
  "is_in_post_campaign_pledging_phase": false,
  "disable_communication": false,
  "category": "Product Design",
  "category_id": "28",
  "category_slug": "design/product design",
  "category_analytics_name": "Product Design",
  "parent_category": "Design",
  "parent_category_id": "7",
  "created_at": "2026-06-05T06:42:08Z",
  "launched_at": "2026-07-02T12:44:59Z",
  "deadline": "2026-08-11T12:44:59Z",
  "state_changed_at": "2026-07-02T12:45:03Z",
  "location": "Hong Kong, Hong Kong",
  "location_id": "2165352",
  "location_slug": "hong-kong-hk",
  "location_country": "HK",
  "location_state": "Hong Kong Island",
  "location_type": "Town",
  "video_high_url": "https://v2.kickstarter.com/...mp4",
  "video_hls_url": "https://v2.kickstarter.com/...m3u8"
}

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Tips for Best Results

Start Small, Then Scale

• Start with results_wanted: 20 and low max_pages to validate your filters.
• Increase limits after confirming output quality.

Use Focused Inputs

• Use a targeted startUrl or category filter for more relevant datasets.
• Choose sort mode based on your goal, such as newest for fresh launches.

Keep Runs Reliable

• Use residential proxies for stable access over longer runs.
• Schedule smaller recurring runs instead of very large one-off pulls.

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Integrations

Connect Kickstarter data with:

• Google Sheets — Build quick tracking sheets for campaign monitoring.
• Airtable — Create searchable project databases.
• Make — Automate post-processing and notifications.
• Zapier — Trigger workflows from completed runs.
• Webhooks — Send results to your internal systems.

Export Formats

• JSON — Ideal for APIs and data pipelines.
• CSV — Easy spreadsheet analysis.
• Excel — Business reporting workflows.
• XML — Legacy system integrations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many projects can I collect per run?

You can collect up to your configured limits using results_wanted and max_pages.

Can I use my own filtered Kickstarter Discover URL?

Yes. Set startUrl to any valid Kickstarter Discover URL.

Will duplicate projects be saved?

No. The actor keeps unique projects only.

Why are some fields sometimes empty?

Some campaigns do not expose every attribute consistently, so a few fields may be null.

Can I automate this daily or hourly?

Yes. Use Apify schedules to run at your preferred frequency.

Is proxy configuration required?

Not always, but residential proxies are recommended for stable runs at scale.

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Support

For issues or feature requests, use Apify Actor support channels.

Resources

• Apify Documentation
• Apify API Reference
• Apify Scheduling

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Legal Notice

This actor is intended for legitimate data collection purposes. You are responsible for complying with Kickstarter terms, applicable laws, and responsible data use policies.