Xiaohongshu Comments Scraper 💬

What does Xiaohongshu Comments Scraper do?

Xiaohongshu Comments Scraper collects public comments from a Xiaohongshu (小红书 / RedNote) note and saves them as structured rows. Paste a note link, an app share link, share text, or a 24 character note id. The Actor returns comment text, author details, likes, reply counts, IP location, timestamps, attached pictures, and the replies Xiaohongshu shows with each comment.

You do not need a Xiaohongshu account or cookie to run it.

Why use Xiaohongshu Comments Scraper?

• Clean comment datasets - one row per top-level comment, with replies nested in the same record.
• No manual copying - collect a full comment page, paginate automatically, and export from Apify.
• Useful context - author names, avatars, likes, reply counts, IP location, and timestamps are included when Xiaohongshu publishes them.
• Flexible input - links, share text, and bare note ids all work.
• Automation ready - schedule runs, call the Actor through the Apify API, or send results to spreadsheets and webhooks.

Typical uses include sentiment analysis, product feedback review, content research, influencer research, community monitoring, and building datasets for AI or RAG workflows.

What data can you extract from Xiaohongshu?

Field	Description
comment_id	Unique comment identifier
content	Comment text
user_name	Comment author display name
user_id	Comment author id
user_avatar	Author avatar URL
like_count	Likes on the comment
sub_comment_count	Number of replies under the comment
ip_location	Location shown by Xiaohongshu
create_time	Comment time in ISO format
pictures	Image or sticker URLs attached to the comment
at_users	Users mentioned in the comment
sub_comments	Replies returned with the comment
note_id	Source note id
note_url	Source note URL

How to use Xiaohongshu Comments Scraper

1. Open the Actor on Apify.
2. Paste a note link, share link, share text, or 24 character note id into Note URL or share link.
3. Set the maximum number of comments and pages.
4. Keep Include embedded replies on if you want the replies Xiaohongshu returns with each comment.
5. Run the Actor.
6. Download the dataset as JSON, CSV, Excel, or XML, or connect it to another tool.

Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Default	Description
startUrl	String	No	Example note	Note link, discovery link, share link, share text, or 24 character note id
results_wanted	Integer	No	20	Maximum top-level comment rows to save
max_pages	Integer	No	10	Maximum comment pages to request
include_replies	Boolean	No	true	Attach embedded replies under sub_comments
proxyConfiguration	Object	No	None	Optional proxy settings for repeated runs

Each page contains up to 20 top-level comments. max_pages limits requests, while results_wanted limits saved rows.

Output Data

Field	Type	Description
note_id	String	Source note id
note_url	String	Source note URL
comment_id	String	Comment id
parent_comment_id	String	Comment this row replies to
root_comment_id	String	Top-level comment that starts the thread
target_comment	Object	Parent comment metadata for replies
is_reply	Boolean	True for a reply row
user_id	String	Author id
user_name	String	Author name
user_avatar	String	Author avatar URL
content	String	Comment text
like_count	Number	Like count
sub_comment_count	Number	Reply count
ip_location	String	IP location shown by Xiaohongshu
create_time	String	ISO timestamp
create_time_unix	Number	Unix timestamp in milliseconds
at_users	Array	Mentioned users
pictures	Array	Attached image URLs
comment_type	Number	Xiaohongshu comment type
sub_comments	Array	Embedded replies

Usage Examples

Collect comments from a note link

Use a standard note link when you already have one.

{
    "startUrl": "https://www.xiaohongshu.com/explore/69bd1074000000001a035076",
    "results_wanted": 50,
    "max_pages": 3
}

Collect from an app share link

Paste the link copied from the Xiaohongshu app. Share text that contains a link also works.

{
    "startUrl": "https://xhslink.com/o/6Srws5j6eDD",
    "results_wanted": 50,
    "max_pages": 3
}

Collect replies with a larger limit

Keep replies enabled and raise the limits for a fuller thread.

{
    "startUrl": "69bd1074000000001a035076",
    "results_wanted": 200,
    "max_pages": 10,
    "include_replies": true
}

Use a proxy

Add a proxy only when repeated runs hit rate limits.

{
    "startUrl": "https://www.xiaohongshu.com/explore/69bd1074000000001a035076",
    "results_wanted": 100,
    "max_pages": 5,
    "proxyConfiguration": {
        "useApifyProxy": true,
        "apifyProxyGroups": ["RESIDENTIAL"]
    }
}

Sample Output

{
    "note_id": "69bd1074000000001a035076",
    "note_url": "https://www.xiaohongshu.com/explore/69bd1074000000001a035076",
    "comment_id": "69be254a000000000d03546b",
    "parent_comment_id": null,
    "root_comment_id": null,
    "is_reply": false,
    "user_id": "5e86ede5000000000100a7cc",
    "user_name": "派小星Panda",
    "user_avatar": "https://sns-avatar-qc.xhscdn.com/avatar/6242a17e5c0b42a73c74ab5a.jpg?imageView2/2/w/120/format/jpg",
    "content": "人均多少[色色R]",
    "like_count": 0,
    "sub_comment_count": 2,
    "ip_location": "广东",
    "create_time": "2026-03-21T04:57:46.000Z",
    "create_time_unix": 1774069066000,
    "comment_type": 0,
    "sub_comments": [
        {
            "comment_id": "69be2c85000000000f01ce2a",
            "parent_comment_id": "69be254a000000000d03546b",
            "root_comment_id": "69be254a000000000d03546b",
            "target_comment": {
                "id": "69be254a000000000d03546b"
            },
            "is_reply": true,
            "user_id": "59f0d4cb11be10535ca0f042",
            "user_name": "莲藕精",
            "user_avatar": "https://sns-avatar-qc.xhscdn.com/avatar/5f6198d142651e000122f004.jpg?imageView2/2/w/120/format/jpg",
            "content": "也就七八十！！很不贵",
            "like_count": 0,
            "sub_comment_count": 0,
            "ip_location": "广东",
            "comment_type": 0,
            "create_time": "2026-03-21T05:28:37.000Z",
            "create_time_unix": 1774070917000
        }
    ]
}

Tips for Best Results

• Use a fresh note link or share link copied from the Xiaohongshu app.
• A bare note id works when you already know the note.
• Start with 20 to 50 comments to check the dataset shape.
• Keep include_replies on when reply context matters.
• Xiaohongshu returns a sample of replies under each comment. The sub_comment_count field shows the full reply count.
• Comment counts and availability can change while a note is live.
• If a link is old or the note was deleted, use a current share link.
• Use a proxy for large scheduled runs if you see temporary rate limits.

Integrations

• Google Sheets - analyze comments in a spreadsheet.
• Webhooks - notify another system when a run finishes.
• Make or Zapier - send new comments to a workflow.
• Apify API - run the Actor from your own application.
• CSV, Excel, JSON, XML - export the dataset in the format your team uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a Xiaohongshu login?

No. The Actor collects public comments without an account.

Can I export comments to CSV or Excel?

Yes. Apify datasets can be downloaded as CSV, Excel, JSON, XML, and other supported formats.

Can I collect replies?

Yes. Replies Xiaohongshu returns with a top-level comment are nested under sub_comments. Set include_replies to false if you only want top-level comments.

Why are some replies missing?

Xiaohongshu exposes a sample of replies with each comment. The sub_comment_count field shows the total number of replies for that comment.

Why does a note return no comments?

The note may be deleted, private, region restricted, have comments disabled, or have no comments yet. Try a current share link from the app.

Can I run this Actor on a schedule?

Yes. Create a schedule in Apify Console and choose how often the Actor should collect comments.

Can I use more than one note?

Run the Actor once per note. For multiple notes, use separate runs or a task per note.

Is this Actor suitable for non-technical users?

Yes. Paste a link, set a limit, and run. The dataset can be downloaded without writing code.

Is it legal to scrape Xiaohongshu comments?

Scraping public data can be legal, but you are responsible for complying with applicable laws, the website terms, and privacy rules. Do not use the data for harassment, doxxing, or other harmful purposes.

Support

For issues, feature requests, or custom Actor work, use the Issues tab on the Actor page or contact the developer through Apify.

Legal Notice

This Actor is designed for legitimate collection of publicly available comments. Users are responsible for how they store, process, and share the data, and for complying with applicable laws and Xiaohongshu terms.