Flippa Listings Scraper

Extract clean, flat listing data from Flippa using category URLs such as websites, apps, domains, SaaS, web apps, and Adsense-focused pages. Build acquisition pipelines, monitor niches, and export structured records without nested arrays or object blobs.

Features

• Multi-type URL support — Works with Flippa websites, apps, domains, search, and buy/... category URLs.
• Flat dataset output — Returns clean key-value records (no nested arrays/objects in output fields).
• Keyword filtering — Add optional keyword targeting with query[keyword].
• Pagination control — Scrapes multiple pages per URL with configurable limits.
• Null/empty cleanup — Removes null and empty values from each output item.

Use Cases

Deal Sourcing

Track new listings for websites, SaaS projects, apps, and domains in one dataset.

Niche Monitoring

Monitor categories like Adsense, SaaS, ecommerce, and web apps over time.

Market Benchmarking

Compare pricing, monetization, and verification status across listing types.

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Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Default	Description
startUrls	Array	No	[{ "url": "https://flippa.com/websites" }]	One or more Flippa URLs (websites/apps/domains/search/buy links).
keyword	String	No	"shopify"	Optional keyword filter.
results_wanted	Integer	No	20	Maximum listings to save.
max_pages	Integer	No	20	Maximum pages per start URL.
proxyConfiguration	Object	No	{ "useApifyProxy": false }	Proxy configuration.

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Output Data

Flat output fields include:

Field	Type	Description
listing_id	String	Listing ID.
listing_url	String	Listing URL.
title	String	Listing title.
property_type	String	Property type.
category	String	Category name.
monetization	String	Monetization model.
sale_method	String	Sale method.
status	String	Listing status.
country	String	Country.
price	Number	Numeric price.
price_text	String	Formatted price.
monthly_profit	Number	Parsed monthly profit.
monthly_revenue	Number	Parsed monthly revenue.
integrations	String	Comma-separated integrations/providers.
verification_providers	String	Comma-separated verification providers.
badge_labels	String	Comma-separated badge labels.
listing_group	String	results or early_access_listings.
source_page	Number	Page number.
source_url	String	URL that produced the item.

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Usage Examples

Websites

{
  "startUrls": [{ "url": "https://flippa.com/websites" }],
  "results_wanted": 30
}

Domains

{
  "startUrls": [{ "url": "https://flippa.com/domains" }],
  "results_wanted": 30,
  "max_pages": 3
}

SaaS / Adsense / Category Links

{
  "startUrls": [
    { "url": "https://flippa.com/buy/sitetype/saas" },
    { "url": "https://flippa.com/buy/monetization/adsense" }
  ],
  "results_wanted": 50,
  "max_pages": 2
}

Web Apps + Keyword

{
  "startUrls": [{ "url": "https://flippa.com/apps" }],
  "keyword": "productivity",
  "results_wanted": 40
}

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Sample Output

{
  "listing_id": "12267830",
  "listing_url": "https://flippa.com/12267830",
  "title": "7 years old SEO-driven Shopify baby float niche site...",
  "property_type": "Ecommerce",
  "category": "Hobbies and Games",
  "monetization": "Dropshipping",
  "sale_method": "classified",
  "status": "open",
  "country": "France",
  "price": 118000,
  "price_text": "USD $118,000",
  "monthly_profit": 3956,
  "monthly_revenue": 8270,
  "integrations": "google_analytics, shopify",
  "verification_providers": "verified-listing, google_analytics, shopify",
  "badge_labels": "Managed by Flippa, Sponsored, Editor's Choice",
  "listing_group": "results",
  "source_page": 1,
  "source_url": "https://flippa.com/websites"
}

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Tips for Best Results

Use Native Flippa Category URLs

• Use direct Flippa category links for best targeting.
• Examples: websites, apps, domains, buy/sitetype/saas, buy/monetization/adsense.

Keep Runs Efficient

• Start with 20-50 results for validation.
• Increase max_pages only when needed.

Scheduling

• Run on a schedule to monitor newly listed deals and pricing changes.

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Integrations

• Google Sheets — Track and score opportunities.
• Airtable — Build searchable acquisition pipelines.
• Make / Zapier — Trigger automations.
• Webhooks — Push data to internal systems.

Export Formats

• JSON
• CSV
• Excel
• XML

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can this scrape domains, apps, and SaaS too?

Yes. Provide relevant Flippa URLs in startUrls.

Is output flattened?

Yes. The dataset is flat and cleaned for analysis workflows.

Are null values included?

No. Null and empty values are removed before saving records.

Can I pass multiple URLs in one run?

Yes. Add multiple entries in startUrls.

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Legal Notice

Use this actor responsibly and comply with Flippa terms and applicable laws in your jurisdiction.