# Google Videos Search Scraper (`sian.agency/google-video-search-scraper`) Actor

Search Google Videos and export ranked video results with titles, links and available media metadata. One completed query produces one record containing the complete returned results list. Completed searches with no matches are billed once. Includes an HTML processing report.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/sian.agency/google-video-search-scraper.md
- **Developed by:** [SIÁN OÜ](https://apify.com/sian.agency) (community)
- **Categories:** Marketing, Business, Developer tools
- **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks
- **User rating**: No ratings yet

## Pricing

from $125.72 / 1,000 completed video search records

This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events.
Since this Actor supports Apify Store discounts, the price gets lower the higher subscription plan you have.

Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/actors/running/actors-in-store.md#pay-per-event

## What's an Apify Actor?

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and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store.
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Apify vocabulary and the platform model are defined once, in the agent quickstart at https://apify.com/agents.md.

## How to integrate an Actor?

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You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready.

Do not guess an integration path. Every one of them is in the agent quickstart at https://apify.com/agents.md: the Apify MCP server, Agent Skills with the Apify CLI, the JavaScript and Python clients, the REST API, and the account-free path for an agent with no human to sign in. It also carries the rule on stating cost before the first paid run.

For examples already wired to this Actor's own input schema, see the [API](#api) section below.

Each client library has reference documentation the quickstart does not restate: [JavaScript/TypeScript](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs.md) (`npm install apify-client`) and [Python](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs.md) (`pip install apify-client`).

# README

## 🎬 Google Videos Search Scraper

[![SIÁN Agency Store](https://img.shields.io/badge/Store-SI%C3%81N%20Agency-1AE392)](https://apify.com/sian.agency?fpr=sian) [![Google Search](https://img.shields.io/badge/Store-Google%20Search-4285F4)](https://apify.com/sian.agency/google-serp-scraper?fpr=sian) [![Reverse Image Search](https://img.shields.io/badge/Store-Reverse%20Image%20Search-1AE392)](https://apify.com/sian.agency/reverse-image-search-scraper?fpr=sian) [![Google Autocomplete](https://img.shields.io/badge/Store-Google%20Autocomplete-4285F4)](https://apify.com/sian.agency/google-search-autocomplete-scraper?fpr=sian)

#### One query record contains the complete returned result list

##### For content research, search analysis and repeatable exports

### 🔎 What is the Google Videos Search Scraper — and when should you use it?

The **Google Videos Search Scraper** turns complete first-page Google Videos results for one query into clean, structured rows you can filter, export and feed straight into a spreadsheet, database or AI agent. No account, no portal API key, no browser automation to maintain.

**Use it when you need:** you need ranked video titles, links and available media metadata in a complete query record.

**Use something else when:** you need ordinary web pages instead of media results. Use [Google Search Scraper](https://apify.com/sian.agency/google-serp-scraper?fpr=sian) for organic web page results. This actor returns search metadata; it does not download media, verify rights or extract transcripts.

### 🤖 Use with AI agents

Already connected to the [Apify MCP server](https://mcp.apify.com)? Just ask for this Actor by name: sian.agency/google-video-search-scraper

**Agentic payments:** Availability of [x402](https://www.x402.org/) and [Skyfire](https://www.skyfire.xyz/) depends on this Actor's current Store eligibility. Check the published listing for supported payment methods. One completed search is billed once, including a valid zero-match list. Failed retrievals have no search-event charge. A separate run-start fee applies.

Otherwise copy this prompt into Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or any MCP-enabled assistant:

```text
I want a complete Google Videos result list for my query using the Apify Actor `sian.agency/google-video-search-scraper`.

Use it when I need: you need ranked video titles, links and available media metadata in a complete query record.

Don't use it when: you need ordinary web pages instead of media results — use google-serp-scraper instead.

How to call it: set operation to search and supply one query. Read the complete nested result list in the returned record.

Start with this input:
{
  "operation": "search",
  "query": "how to invest"
}

Ask me which search phrase to use, then run the Actor and summarise the results as a table.
```

**Things you can ask your agent for:**

- *Research public media results for this topic.*
- *Compare two topic phrases in separate runs.*
- *Export the complete returned list as JSON.*

Machine-readable API, MCP config and OpenAPI definition for this Actor are published at [apify.com/sian.agency/google-video-search-scraper.md](https://apify.com/sian.agency/google-video-search-scraper.md).

### 📋 Overview

Search Google Videos for one phrase and save the returned first-page results in a structured record. Review titles and links, then inspect the available media metadata.

Each completed query is billed once. A valid empty list is a completed search observation and is also billed once. Retrieval failures have no search-event charge; a separate run-start fee applies.

### ✨ Features

- 🔎 **Query search:** Supply the phrase you want to research.
- 📚 **Complete returned list:** Every result from this search response remains in one nested array.
- 🔗 **Source links:** Review the linked pages before using the content.
- 📝 **Available metadata:** Video titles, links, source sites, thumbnails, duration text, duration seconds, published date text, available UTC datetime, position and related searches.
- 📊 **Readable preview:** Result counts and the first title are visible without opening the array.
- 📄 **Processing report:** See completed work, accepted charges and retry advice.
- 🤖 **Automation:** Export JSON or use the actor in your existing workflow.

### 🎬 Quick Start

Open the input form, review the example query and press Start. Open the dataset after the run finishes. The complete list is in the videos field.

```json
{
  "operation": "search",
  "query": "how to invest"
}
```

### 🚀 Getting Started

#### Step 1: Choose a query

Use a product name, topic or phrase. One run performs one query.

#### Step 2: Run the search

Review the run's maximum charge before starting. Results and rankings can change between runs.

#### Step 3: Review and export

Check the first-result preview, then export JSON to retain the nested list. CSV and Excel exports may store nested arrays as JSON text.

### 📥 Input Configuration

| Field | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| operation | string | No | Search; the only supported operation. |
| query | string | Yes | A nonblank phrase from 1 to 500 characters. |

The Console example is a prefill. API callers must supply their own query; an empty input does not invent work.

This version uses the first page with the default search context. It does not offer date, region or content filters.

### 📤 Output

One dataset record represents one completed query.

| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| previewImageUrl | string or null | Available first-result preview image URL, or null when unavailable. |
| query | string | The phrase used for this search. |
| resultCount | integer | Number of results included in the complete returned list. |
| videos | array | Complete returned video results, preserving the original fields and values. |
| topResultTitle | string or null | First result title, or null when no result is available. |
| topResultUrl | string or null | First result content or source-page link, or null when unavailable. |
| relatedSearches | array | Related search phrases returned with this video search. |
| errorMessage | string or null | Retry advice for a retrieval failure; null for completed searches. |
| \_operation | string | The search operation used for this record. |
| \_fetchedAt | string | UTC time when this search record was retrieved. |
| complete | boolean | True for a validated completed response, including a valid empty result list. |
| processedAt | string | UTC time when this record was prepared. |
| scrapingDate | string | UTC observation timestamp for this search. |
| status | string | success for a completed search, or error for a retrieval failure. |

Video titles, links, source sites, thumbnails, duration text, duration seconds, published date text, available UTC datetime, position and related searches.

```json
{
  "query": "how to invest",
  "resultCount": 10,
  "videos": [{"title": "Example result; actual values vary"}],
  "complete": true,
  "status": "success"
}
```

The abbreviated example illustrates the envelope. Real result fields remain in the nested array. Missing metadata is not inferred. Image URLs do not guarantee downloadable full-resolution originals or reuse rights.

### 💼 Use Cases & Examples

#### 1. Compare search visibility

**SEO analysts:** Inspect ranked video results for a product or topic.

**Input:** A topic or brand phrase. **Output:** One complete search observation. **Use:** Review and compare the linked public results.

#### 2. Build a reference list

**Content editors:** Collect public video titles and links before editorial review.

**Input:** A topic or brand phrase. **Output:** One complete search observation. **Use:** Review and compare the linked public results.

#### 3. Research branded queries

**Brand teams:** Review the result list for a brand phrase.

**Input:** A topic or brand phrase. **Output:** One complete search observation. **Use:** Review and compare the linked public results.

#### 4. Compare competitor topics

**Market researchers:** Run separate queries and compare the observed result lists.

**Input:** A topic or brand phrase. **Output:** One complete search observation. **Use:** Review and compare the linked public results.

#### 5. Create a search evidence record

**AI workflow builders:** Store the complete search observation as JSON.

**Input:** A topic or brand phrase. **Output:** One complete search observation. **Use:** Review and compare the linked public results.

#### 6. Prepare a client search report

**Agency analysts:** Share links and available metadata with a retrieval timestamp.

**Input:** A topic or brand phrase. **Output:** One complete search observation. **Use:** Review and compare the linked public results.

### 🔗 Integration Examples

#### JavaScript

```javascript
import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';
const client = new ApifyClient({ token: 'YOUR_TOKEN' });
const run = await client.actor('sian.agency/google-video-search-scraper').call({"operation": "search", "query": "how to invest"});
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
console.log(items[0].videos);
```

#### Python

```python
from apify_client import ApifyClient
client = ApifyClient('YOUR_TOKEN')
run = client.actor('sian.agency/google-video-search-scraper').call(run_input={"operation": "search", "query": "how to invest"})
for item in client.dataset(run['defaultDatasetId']).iterate_items():
    print(item['videos'])
```

#### cURL

```bash
curl -X POST 'https://api.apify.com/v2/acts/sian.agency~google-video-search-scraper/run-sync-get-dataset-items?token=YOUR_TOKEN' \
  -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  -d '{"operation": "search", "query": "how to invest"}'
```

#### Automation Workflows (N8N / Zapier / Make)

1. Trigger the workflow on a schedule or a research request.
2. Send the query to this actor using an HTTP Request step.
3. Read the complete result record from the dataset.
4. Save the JSON to your database or send selected links for review.

### 📈 Performance & Pricing

| Apify plan | Completed search | Run start |
|---|---:|---:|
| Free | $0.57144 | $0.020 |
| Bronze | $0.14286 | $0.005 |
| Silver | $0.13429 | $0.005 |
| Gold | $0.12572 | $0.005 |

One completed query includes every returned result. A valid empty search costs one search event. Retrieval failures have no search-event charge, but the platform run-start fee can still apply.

One query per run applies to all plans. Paid Apify plans receive the event discounts above. Enterprise users should check their live quote. [View current pricing](https://apify.com/sian.agency/google-video-search-scraper?fpr=sian).

Processing time varies with the query and service availability. There is no guaranteed result count, ranking stability or exhaustive coverage.

### ❓ Frequently Asked Questions

**What is billed?**

One completed query record, including a valid zero-match search. A separate run-start fee applies. Failed retrievals have no completed-search event charge.

**Are all results included?**

Every item returned by this first-page search is preserved in the nested result array. Search coverage is not exhaustive.

**Can I download media?**

This actor returns links and available metadata. It does not download files or transfer copyright permissions.

**Can I send an empty input?**

API callers must supply a nonblank query. The Console supplies a visible example for testing.

**Are filters available?**

This focused version accepts the query only. It uses the default first-page search context.

**How can I export the results?**

Use the Apify dataset export. JSON retains nested result arrays; CSV can contain nested JSON values.

### 🐛 Troubleshooting

**The query was rejected:** Supply a nonblank phrase from 1 to 500 characters.

**The completed result list is empty:** Try a broader topic. A valid empty search is still billed once.

**Search capacity is exhausted:** Contact support before retrying. Repeated runs cannot bypass the service allowance.

**Some media metadata is missing:** Only fields available in the returned results are provided. This actor does not infer dates, rights or engagement metrics.

**A media link no longer works:** Open its source page. Linked content can move or be deleted after the search.

### ⚖️ Legal Disclaimer

Results may contain copyrighted material or personal data. Receiving a link does not grant permission to reuse the linked image or video. Check the publisher's terms and your legal basis before storing or republishing content.

Use the results lawfully and respect applicable privacy rules, including the GDPR where it applies. [Apify discusses the legality of web scraping here](https://blog.apify.com/is-web-scraping-legal/).

Google is a trademark of Google LLC. This actor is independently provided by SIÁN Agency and is not affiliated with Google.

### 🤝 Support

Open an [actor issue](https://apify.com/sian.agency/google-video-search-scraper/issues) with your run link and query. You can also contact <apify@sian-agency.online>.

⭐ [Leave a review](https://apify.com/sian.agency/google-video-search-scraper/reviews) to help us decide what to improve.

Built by [SIÁN Agency](https://www.sian-agency.online) · [More tools](https://apify.com/sian.agency?fpr=sian)

# Changelog

This Actor's version history is a separate document: https://apify.com/sian.agency/google-video-search-scraper/changelog.md

# Actor input Schema

## `operation` (type: `string`):

🔎 **SEARCH:** Complete one first-page Google Videos search. The entire returned video list is included in one output record.

## `query` (type: `string`):

🔎 **SEARCH QUERY:** The phrase to find in Google Videos, from 1 to 500 characters. Enter one query per run. A completed empty list is a billable search observation. The Console example is ready to test; API callers must supply a query.

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "operation": "search",
  "query": "how to invest"
}
```

# Actor output Schema

## `googleVideosGoogleVideosSearches` (type: `string`):

Google Videos query records with complete returned results and available media metadata.

## `scrapingSummary` (type: `string`):

HTML summary showing successful and failed results with key metrics

# 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 '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token
const client = new ApifyClient({
    token: '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>',
});

// Prepare Actor input
const input = {
    "operation": "search",
    "query": "how to invest"
};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("sian.agency/google-video-search-scraper").call(input);

// Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any)
console.log('Results from dataset');
console.log(`💾 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);
});

// 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → 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 '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token.
client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_API_TOKEN>")

# Prepare the Actor input
run_input = {
    "operation": "search",
    "query": "how to invest",
}

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("sian.agency/google-video-search-scraper").call(run_input=run_input)

# Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any)
print(f"💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/{run.default_dataset_id}")
for item in client.dataset(run.default_dataset_id).iterate_items():
    print(item)

# 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start

```

## CLI example

```bash
echo '{
  "operation": "search",
  "query": "how to invest"
}' |
apify call sian.agency/google-video-search-scraper --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=fetch-actor-details,sian.agency/google-video-search-scraper"
        }
    }
}
```

The hosted server signs you in with OAuth on first connect, so no API token belongs in this config. Clients without OAuth support can send an `Authorization: Bearer <APIFY_API_TOKEN>` header instead, using a token from API & Integrations in Apify Console (https://console.apify.com/settings/integrations).

## OpenAPI specification

Download the OpenAPI definition: https://api.apify.com/v2/actors/0LBW3d9clYuEJaU97/builds/8RVkpOEBDfEJsdoIB/openapi.json