# 🔍 Baidu Search Scraper (`simpleapi/baidu-search-scraper`) Actor Scrape Baidu search results at scale. Extract organic listings, answer boxes, related videos, related searches, and top searches. Supports bulk queries, proxy fallback, date filters, and device/language options for SEO and market research. - **URL**: https://apify.com/simpleapi/baidu-search-scraper.md - **Developed by:** [SimpleAPI](https://apify.com/simpleapi) (community) - **Categories:** SEO tools, Developer tools, Other - **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, NaN bookmarks - **User rating**: No ratings yet ## Pricing from $2.99 / 1,000 results This Actor is paid per event and usage. You are charged both the fixed price for specific events and for Apify platform usage. Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#pay-per-event ## What's an Apify Actor? Actors are a software tools running on the Apify platform, for all kinds of web data extraction and automation use cases. In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours, and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store. In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server. Actors are written with capital "A". ## How to integrate an Actor? If asked about integration, you help developers integrate Actors into their projects. You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready. The best way to integrate Actors is as follows. In JavaScript/TypeScript projects, use official [JavaScript/TypeScript client](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js.md): ```bash npm install apify-client ``` In Python projects, use official [Python client library](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python.md): ```bash pip install apify-client ``` In shell scripts, use [Apify CLI](https://docs.apify.com/cli/docs.md): ````bash # MacOS / Linux curl -fsSL https://apify.com/install-cli.sh | bash # Windows irm https://apify.com/install-cli.ps1 | iex ```bash In AI frameworks, you might use the [Apify MCP server](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/mcp.md). If your project is in a different language, use the [REST API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2.md). For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below. For more details, see Apify documentation as [Markdown index](https://docs.apify.com/llms.txt) and [Markdown full-text](https://docs.apify.com/llms-full.txt). # README ## Baidu Search Scraper Scrape Baidu search results at scale with intelligent proxy fallback. Extract organic results, answer boxes, related videos, people also search for, related searches, and top searches. ### Why Choose Us? - **Intelligent proxy fallback**: Starts with no proxy; automatically falls back to datacenter then residential if Baidu blocks requests - **Bulk support**: Process multiple search queries in a single run - **Comprehensive extraction**: Organic results, answer boxes, videos, related searches, and more - **Robust error handling**: Retries and fallbacks keep your runs successful ### Key Features - **No proxy by default** – Saves cost when Baidu allows direct access - **Automatic fallback** – Datacenter → Residential with 3 retries on block - **Stick with residential** – Once fallback occurs, uses residential for all remaining requests - **Detailed logging** – Clear proxy events and progress in Apify logs - **Bulk URLs or terms** – Support for Baidu search URLs or plain search terms ### Input | Field | Type | Required | Description | |-------|------|----------|-------------| | urls | array | Yes | Baidu search URLs (e.g. `https://www.baidu.com/s?wd=python`) or plain search terms | | proxyConfiguration | object | No | Proxy settings. Default: no proxy. Falls back automatically on block | | maxPagination | integer | No | Max pages per query (0-10). Default: 3 | | numResults | integer | No | Results per page (1-50). Default: 10 | | startPage | integer | No | Starting page. Default: 1 | | timePeriod | object | No | Optional date filter: `{startDate, endDate}` (YYYY-MM-DD) | #### Example Input ```json { "urls": [ { "url": "https://www.baidu.com/s?wd=python" }, { "url": "https://www.baidu.com/s?wd=Javascript" } ], "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": false }, "maxPagination": 3, "numResults": 10 } ```` ### Output ```json { "summary": { "total_queries": 2, "queries": ["python", "Javascript"], "total_organic_results": 200, "total_answer_boxes": 168, "total_related_videos": 0, "total_people_also_search_for": 180, "total_related_searches": 1, "total_top_searches": 1675 }, "results_by_query": { "python": { "query": "python", "organic_results": [...], "answer_box": [...], "related_videos": [...], "people_also_search_for": [...], "related_searches": [...], "top_searches": [...] } } } ``` ### How to Use the Actor (via Apify Console) 1. Log in at and go to **Actors** 2. Find **baidu-search-scraper** and click it 3. Configure inputs (URLs/terms, proxy toggle, max pages, etc.) 4. Run the actor 5. Monitor logs in real time 6. Access results in the **OUTPUT** tab 7. Export results to JSON or CSV ### Best Use Cases - SEO research and competitor analysis - Market research and trend monitoring - Content discovery and topic research - Academic research on search behavior ### Frequently Asked Questions **Q: Does it work without a proxy?**\ A: Yes. By default it uses no proxy. If Baidu blocks, it automatically falls back to datacenter then residential proxies. **Q: Can I use my own proxy?**\ A: Yes. Configure proxy in the input. The fallback still applies if your proxy gets blocked. **Q: What if residential proxy fails?**\ A: It retries up to 3 times, then logs the error and continues with remaining queries. ### Support and Feedback [Apify Store](https://apify.com/store) | [Apify Documentation](https://docs.apify.com) ### Cautions - Data is collected only from **publicly available sources** - No data from private accounts or password-protected content - End users are responsible for legal compliance (privacy, data protection, etc.) # Actor input Schema ## `urls` (type: `array`): 📝 **What to enter:** Baidu search URLs (e.g. https://www.baidu.com/s?wd=python) OR plain search terms (e.g. python tutorial, machine learning). Add one per line for bulk scraping. 💡 **Tip:** Use plain terms for simplicity. URLs are parsed automatically to extract the query. ## `deviceType` (type: `string`): đŸ–Ĩī¸ **Desktop** = www.baidu.com (default). 📱 **Mobile/Tablet** = m.baidu.com. Use to scrape mobile vs desktop SERP (different layouts & results). ## `languageLocalization` (type: `integer`): 1 = All languages (default). 2 = Simplified Chinese (įŽ€äŊ“中文). 3 = Traditional Chinese (įšéĢ”中文). Affects search result language/region. ## `startPage` (type: `integer`): Page number to start scraping from. 1 = first page (default). Use 2+ to skip earlier pages (e.g. for pagination continuation). ## `numResults` (type: `integer`): Number of results per page (1–50). Baidu typically shows 10. Higher = more results per request. Use with maxPagination for total result cap. ## `timePeriod` (type: `object`): Optional date range filter. Leave empty for no filter (all results). Use Start Date + End Date for custom range, OR Days Ago for "last N days" (e.g. 7 = last week). ## `maxPagination` (type: `integer`): Max pages to scrape per query. 0 = no limit (capped at 10). 3 = first 3 pages. More pages = more results but longer run time. ## `outputFile` (type: `string`): Optional custom key for key-value store. Results are always saved to Apify dataset. If set, also saves to KVS with this name for easy retrieval. ## `proxyConfiguration` (type: `object`): By default: no proxy. If Baidu blocks → datacenter → residential (3 retries). Enable Apify proxy here if you want to start with proxy. Fallback still applies when blocked. ## Actor input object example ```json { "urls": [ "python tutorial" ], "deviceType": "desktop", "languageLocalization": 1, "startPage": 1, "numResults": 10, "maxPagination": 3, "outputFile": "", "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": false } } ``` # 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 '' with your token const client = new ApifyClient({ token: '', }); // Prepare Actor input const input = { "urls": [ "python tutorial" ], "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": false } }; // Run the Actor and wait for it to finish const run = await client.actor("simpleapi/baidu-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 '' with your token. client = ApifyClient("") # Prepare the Actor input run_input = { "urls": ["python tutorial"], "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": False }, } # Run the Actor and wait for it to finish run = client.actor("simpleapi/baidu-search-scraper").call(run_input=run_input) # Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any) print("💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/" + run["defaultDatasetId"]) for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items(): print(item) # 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start ``` ## CLI example ```bash echo '{ "urls": [ "python tutorial" ], "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": false } }' | apify call simpleapi/baidu-search-scraper --silent --output-dataset ``` ## MCP server setup ```json { "mcpServers": { "apify": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "mcp-remote", "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=simpleapi/baidu-search-scraper", "--header", "Authorization: Bearer " ] } } } ``` ## OpenAPI specification ```json { "openapi": "3.0.1", "info": { "title": "🔍 Baidu Search Scraper", "description": "Scrape Baidu search results at scale. Extract organic listings, answer boxes, related videos, related searches, and top searches. Supports bulk queries, proxy fallback, date filters, and device/language options for SEO and market research.", "version": "0.1", "x-build-id": "l9k1Z94UGzo7WYIMD" }, "servers": [ { "url": "https://api.apify.com/v2" } ], "paths": { "/acts/simpleapi~baidu-search-scraper/run-sync-get-dataset-items": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-get-dataset-items-simpleapi-baidu-search-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for its completion, and returns Actor's dataset items in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } }, "/acts/simpleapi~baidu-search-scraper/runs": { "post": { "operationId": "runs-sync-simpleapi-baidu-search-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor and returns information about the initiated run in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK", "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/runsResponseSchema" } } } } } } }, "/acts/simpleapi~baidu-search-scraper/run-sync": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-simpleapi-baidu-search-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for completion, and returns the OUTPUT from Key-value store in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } } }, "components": { "schemas": { "inputSchema": { "type": "object", "required": [ "urls" ], "properties": { "urls": { "title": "🔎 Search Queries (required)", "type": "array", "description": "📝 **What to enter:** Baidu search URLs (e.g. https://www.baidu.com/s?wd=python) OR plain search terms (e.g. python tutorial, machine learning). Add one per line for bulk scraping.\n\n💡 **Tip:** Use plain terms for simplicity. URLs are parsed automatically to extract the query.", "items": { "type": "string" } }, "deviceType": { "title": "📱 Device Type", "enum": [ "desktop", "mobile", "tablet" ], "type": "string", "description": "đŸ–Ĩī¸ **Desktop** = www.baidu.com (default). 📱 **Mobile/Tablet** = m.baidu.com. Use to scrape mobile vs desktop SERP (different layouts & results).", "default": "desktop" }, "languageLocalization": { "title": "🌐 Language", "minimum": 1, "maximum": 3, "type": "integer", "description": "1 = All languages (default). 2 = Simplified Chinese (įŽ€äŊ“中文). 3 = Traditional Chinese (įšéĢ”中文). Affects search result language/region.", "default": 1 }, "startPage": { "title": "📄 Starting Page", "minimum": 1, "type": "integer", "description": "Page number to start scraping from. 1 = first page (default). Use 2+ to skip earlier pages (e.g. for pagination continuation).", "default": 1 }, "numResults": { "title": "📊 Results Per Page", "minimum": 1, "maximum": 50, "type": "integer", "description": "Number of results per page (1–50). Baidu typically shows 10. Higher = more results per request. Use with maxPagination for total result cap.", "default": 10 }, "timePeriod": { "title": "📅 Time Period Filter", "type": "object", "description": "Optional date range filter. Leave empty for no filter (all results). Use Start Date + End Date for custom range, OR Days Ago for \"last N days\" (e.g. 7 = last week).", "properties": { "startDate": { "title": "📆 Start Date", "type": "string", "editor": "datepicker", "description": "From date (YYYY-MM-DD). Used with End Date for custom range. Ignored if Days Ago is set.", "default": "" }, "endDate": { "title": "📆 End Date", "type": "string", "editor": "datepicker", "description": "To date (YYYY-MM-DD). Used with Start Date for custom range. Ignored if Days Ago is set.", "default": "" }, "daysAgo": { "title": "⏱ī¸ Days Ago", "type": "integer", "description": "Alternative: filter to last N days. e.g. 7 = last week, 30 = last month. Set to 0 to disable (use Start/End dates or no filter).", "minimum": 0, "default": 0 } } }, "maxPagination": { "title": "📑 Maximum Pages", "minimum": 0, "maximum": 10, "type": "integer", "description": "Max pages to scrape per query. 0 = no limit (capped at 10). 3 = first 3 pages. More pages = more results but longer run time.", "default": 3 }, "outputFile": { "title": "💾 Output File", "type": "string", "description": "Optional custom key for key-value store. Results are always saved to Apify dataset. If set, also saves to KVS with this name for easy retrieval.", "default": "" }, "proxyConfiguration": { "title": "🔒 Proxy Configuration", "type": "object", "description": "By default: no proxy. If Baidu blocks → datacenter → residential (3 retries). Enable Apify proxy here if you want to start with proxy. Fallback still applies when blocked." } } }, "runsResponseSchema": { "type": "object", "properties": { "data": { "type": "object", "properties": { "id": { "type": "string" }, "actId": { "type": "string" }, "userId": { "type": "string" }, "startedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "finishedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "status": { "type": "string", "example": "READY" }, "meta": { "type": "object", "properties": { "origin": { "type": "string", "example": "API" }, "userAgent": { "type": "string" } } }, "stats": { "type": "object", "properties": { "inputBodyLen": { "type": "integer", "example": 2000 }, "rebootCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "restartCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "resurrectCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "computeUnits": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } }, "options": { "type": "object", "properties": { "build": { "type": "string", "example": "latest" }, "timeoutSecs": { "type": "integer", "example": 300 }, "memoryMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 1024 }, "diskMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 2048 } } }, "buildId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultKeyValueStoreId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultDatasetId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultRequestQueueId": { "type": "string" }, "buildNumber": { "type": "string", "example": "1.0.0" }, "containerUrl": { "type": "string" }, "usage": { "type": "object", "properties": { "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 1 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_SERPS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } }, "usageTotalUsd": { "type": "number", "example": 0.00005 }, "usageUsd": { "type": "object", "properties": { "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": { "type": "number", "example": 0.00005 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_SERPS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } } } } } } } } } ```