AZ Quotes Scraper

What does AZ Quotes Scraper do?

AZ Quotes Scraper collects quote data from AZQuotes.com by author, topic, or direct URLs. It outputs structured records with quote text, author details, topic tags, popularity signals, and source links in a clean dataset ready for research, content workflows, and analysis.

Why use AZ Quotes Scraper?

• Reliable dataset creation - Collect hundreds of quotes from AZQuotes without manual browsing or copying.
• Multiple targeting modes - Collect by author name, topic, or paste specific AZQuotes URLs directly.
• Clean output by default - Empty and null values are removed before saving. Duplicate quotes are blocked before they reach the dataset.
• Automation-ready - Export results to JSON, CSV, Excel, or XML. Connect to Google Sheets, webhooks, Make, or Zapier.

What data can you extract from AZ Quotes?

Field	Description
quote	Full quote text
author	Author name
author_id	Numeric author identifier
author_url	Direct link to the author page on AZQuotes
quote_id	Numeric quote identifier
source	Direct link to the quote page
tags	Topic tags associated with the quote
likes	Number of likes or hearts on the quote
source_page	AZQuotes page where the quote was found
scraped_at	ISO timestamp of when the quote was collected

How to use AZ Quotes Scraper

1. Open the Actor on Apify Store.
2. Choose a targeting method: author name, topic, or paste one or more AZQuotes URLs.
3. Set the maximum number of quotes to save.
4. Run the Actor.
5. Download the dataset or connect it to your workflow via webhooks or API.

Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Default	Description
startUrls	Array	No	[]	One or more AZQuotes URLs to start from
searchAuthor	String	No	Maya Angelou	Author name to target
topic	String	No	inspirational	Topic page to collect quotes from
results_wanted	Integer	No	20	Maximum number of quotes to save
max_pages	Integer	No	3	Maximum pages to visit per source
proxyConfiguration	Object	No	-	Proxy settings for large or sensitive runs

Usage Examples

Collect by Topic

Gather quotes from a topic page on AZQuotes:

{
  "topic": "inspirational",
  "results_wanted": 50,
  "max_pages": 5
}

Collect by Author Name

Find quotes by a specific author:

{
  "searchAuthor": "Maya Angelou",
  "results_wanted": 40,
  "max_pages": 4
}

Collect from Custom URLs

Start from one or more direct AZQuotes author pages:

{
  "startUrls": [
    "https://www.azquotes.com/author/4399-Albert_Einstein",
    "https://www.azquotes.com/author/2500-Dale_Carnegie"
  ],
  "results_wanted": 60,
  "max_pages": 6
}

Sample Output

{
  "quote_id": 48682,
  "quote": "The successful man will profit from his mistakes and try again in a different way.",
  "author": "Dale Carnegie",
  "author_id": 2500,
  "author_slug": "Dale Carnegie",
  "author_url": "https://www.azquotes.com/author/2500-Dale_Carnegie",
  "tags": [
    "Success",
    "Failure",
    "Inspirational"
  ],
  "likes": 2934,
  "source": "https://www.azquotes.com/quote/48682",
  "source_page": "https://www.azquotes.com/author/2500-Dale_Carnegie",
  "scraped_at": "2026-03-14T14:20:11.312Z"
}

Tips for Best Results

• Start with 20 to 50 results to verify your targeting before scaling up.
• Using searchAuthor or topic produces focused datasets.
• For large extractions, enable proxy configuration to improve consistency.
• Increase max_pages only when you need broader coverage from each source.
• Public websites can change. If you notice missing data, check the Actor issues page.

Integrations

• Google Sheets - Export and analyze quote datasets quickly.
• Airtable - Build searchable quote libraries and editorial databases.
• Make - Trigger automations after each run.
• Zapier - Send results to downstream tools.
• Webhooks - Deliver fresh data to custom services.

Export Formats

• JSON
• CSV
• Excel
• XML

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the actor remove duplicates?

Yes. Duplicate quotes are blocked before they reach the dataset.

Can output contain null values?

No. Empty, null, and undefined values are removed before saving.

Can I target a single author?

Yes. Use searchAuthor or startUrls with an author page URL.

Can I collect topic-based quotes?

Yes. Use the topic input with your preferred result limit.

What controls extraction size?

results_wanted sets the cap on total quotes. max_pages limits pagination depth per source page.

Can I run this on a schedule?

Yes. You can schedule runs in Apify Console to refresh your dataset hourly, daily, or weekly.

Is this suitable for non-technical users?

Yes. The Actor runs from Apify Console with simple form inputs. Output can be downloaded without writing code.

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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 data collection from publicly available sources. Users are responsible for using the data responsibly and complying with applicable laws and website terms.