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Shopify Product Search Scraper

Scrape product data from any Shopify store with precision. This scraper collects product titles, descriptions, prices, variants, images, tags, and 10+ additional fields—perfect for competitive analysis, price monitoring, inventory tracking, and market research.

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Shopify Product Search Scraper: Extract Store Data Effortlessly


What Is Shopify?

Shopify is the world's leading e-commerce platform, powering millions of online stores across fashion, electronics, wellness, and countless other industries. Each Shopify store contains hundreds or thousands of products with rich metadata—descriptions, pricing, variants, images, and vendor information. Manually extracting this data is tedious and error-prone. The Shopify Product Search Scraper automates this process, turning product pages into structured, analyzable datasets.


Overview

The Shopify Product Search Scraper extracts comprehensive product information from any Shopify-powered store, capturing everything from basic details to variant options and media. It is designed for:

  • Competitors & market researchers tracking product catalogs and pricing strategies
  • Price monitoring services building dynamic pricing databases
  • E-commerce aggregators collecting products for comparison platforms
  • Inventory analysts monitoring stock levels and product updates
  • Dropshippers sourcing products and studying supplier catalogs

Key strengths include support for any Shopify store, configurable item limits, graceful error handling via ignore_url_failures, and extraction of variant-level data for multi-option products.


Input Format

The scraper accepts a JSON configuration object:

{
"urls": [
"https://www.potgang.co.uk/"
],
"ignore_url_failures": true,
"max_items_per_url": 20
}
FieldTypeDescription
urlsArrayStore URLs to scrape (e.g., https://example-store.com/). Accepts one or multiple store URLs.
max_items_per_urlIntegerMaximum products to extract per URL (default: 20). Adjust based on store size and your needs.
ignore_url_failuresBooleanIf true, scraper continues even if some URLs fail; if false, stops on first error. Recommended: true for bulk runs.

Tip: Paste store home URLs or category pages. The scraper automatically discovers and extracts all accessible products.


Output Format

Each scraped product returns a detailed record with 13+ fields:

Product Identity & Metadata

FieldMeaning
IDUnique Shopify product identifier (internal database key)
TitleProduct name as displayed in the store
HandleURL-friendly slug for the product (e.g., blue-running-shoes in URL paths)
Published AtTimestamp when the product was published to the store
Created AtTimestamp when the product was first created in Shopify
Updated AtLatest modification timestamp; indicates recent changes to price, inventory, or details

Description & Classification

FieldMeaning
Body HTMLFull HTML-formatted product description as entered by the merchant; includes formatting, links, and embedded media
VendorManufacturer or supplier name; useful for identifying private labels or brands
Product TypeCategory assigned by the merchant (e.g., "T-Shirt", "Skincare", "Coffee Maker"); aids in filtering and analysis
TagsComma-separated labels assigned by the merchant for internal organization and search (e.g., "summer", "sale", "bestseller")

Variants & Options

FieldMeaning
VariantsArray of product variants (size, color, material, etc.); each variant may have unique SKU, price, weight, or inventory. Example: [{"id": 123, "title": "Red / Small", "price": "29.99", "sku": "RED-S"}]
OptionsProduct customization choices available to customers (e.g., [{"name": "Color", "values": ["Red", "Blue"]}], [{"name": "Size", "values": ["S", "M", "L"]}]); defines which variant combinations exist

Media

FieldMeaning
ImagesArray of product image URLs and metadata; typically includes thumbnail, full-size, and alt-text for accessibility. Example: [{"src": "https://...", "alt": "Product front view"}]

Example Output Record

Here's a sample scraped product in JSON format with annotations:

{
"id": 15575803199862,
"title": "Cucumbers, Aubergines, Mint",
"handle": "chocolate-chillies-orange-peppers-rosemary",
"body_html": "",
"published_at": "2026-06-30T17:19:17+01:00",
"created_at": "2026-01-31T11:19:52+00:00",
"updated_at": "2026-07-02T09:28:58+01:00",
"vendor": "POT GANG",
"product_type": "Box C - ONEOFF",
"tags": [
"box_recurring"
],
"variants": [
{
"id": 57181432021366,
"title": "Seeds + Pots + Compost + Grow Guides / No Pot Saucers",
"option1": "Seeds + Pots + Compost + Grow Guides",
"option2": "No Pot Saucers",
"option3": null,
"sku": "SUBBOX01_MAY26",
"requires_shipping": true,
"taxable": true,
"featured_image": {
"id": 82867764035958,
"product_id": 15575803199862,
"position": 1,
"created_at": "2026-04-01T12:00:43+01:00",
"updated_at": "2026-04-01T12:02:26+01:00",
"alt": null,
"width": 978,
"height": 978,
"src": "https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0414/6295/6193/files/LOP_PG_Box_Front_May-26.jpg?v=1775041346",
"variant_ids": [
57181432021366,
57181432054134
]
},
"available": true,
"price": "27.37",
"grams": 1900,
"compare_at_price": null,
"position": 1,
"product_id": 15575803199862,
"created_at": "2026-01-31T11:19:52+00:00",
"updated_at": "2026-07-02T09:28:58+01:00"
},
{
"id": 57181432054134,
"title": "Seeds + Pots + Compost + Grow Guides / + Saucers",
"option1": "Seeds + Pots + Compost + Grow Guides",
"option2": "+ Saucers",
"option3": null,
"sku": "SUBBOX01_SAUCERS_MAY26",
"requires_shipping": true,
"taxable": true,
"featured_image": {
"id": 82867764035958,
"product_id": 15575803199862,
"position": 1,
"created_at": "2026-04-01T12:00:43+01:00",
"updated_at": "2026-04-01T12:02:26+01:00",
"alt": null,
"width": 978,
"height": 978,
"src": "https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0414/6295/6193/files/LOP_PG_Box_Front_May-26.jpg?v=1775041346",
"variant_ids": [
57181432021366,
57181432054134
]
},
"available": true,
"price": "32.12",
"grams": 1900,
"compare_at_price": null,
"position": 2,
"product_id": 15575803199862,
"created_at": "2026-01-31T11:19:52+00:00",
"updated_at": "2026-07-02T09:28:58+01:00"
},
{
"id": 57181432086902,
"title": "Seeds + Compost + Grow Guides (No Pots) / No Pot Saucers",
"option1": "Seeds + Compost + Grow Guides (No Pots)",
"option2": "No Pot Saucers",
"option3": null,
"sku": "SUBBOX01_NOPOTS_MAY26",
"requires_shipping": true,
"taxable": true,
"featured_image": {
"id": 82867763970422,
"product_id": 15575803199862,
"position": 15,
"created_at": "2026-04-01T12:00:43+01:00",
"updated_at": "2026-04-01T12:02:26+01:00",
"alt": null,
"width": 1200,
"height": 1200,
"src": "https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0414/6295/6193/files/LOP_PG_NPB_Box_Front_May-26.jpg?v=1775041346",
"variant_ids": [
57181432086902
]
},
"available": true,
"price": "21.42",
"grams": 1900,
"compare_at_price": null,
"position": 3,
"product_id": 15575803199862,
"created_at": "2026-01-31T11:19:52+00:00",
"updated_at": "2026-07-02T09:28:58+01:00"
},
{
"id": 57181432119670,
"title": "Seeds + Grow Guides (No Pots or Compost) / No Pot Saucers",
"option1": "Seeds + Grow Guides (No Pots or Compost)",
"option2": "No Pot Saucers",
"option3": null,
"sku": "SUBBOX01_JUSTSEEDS_MAY26",
"requires_shipping": true,
"taxable": true,
"featured_image": {
"id": 82867764068726,
"product_id": 15575803199862,
"position": 8,
"created_at": "2026-04-01T12:00:43+01:00",
"updated_at": "2026-04-01T12:02:26+01:00",
"alt": null,
"width": 1200,
"height": 1200,
"src": "https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0414/6295/6193/files/LOP_Pot-Gang_MU_Seed-Packs_01-Trio-Sets_V2.0_May_26.jpg?v=1775041346",
"variant_ids": [
57181432119670
]
},
"available": true,
"price": "13.08",
"grams": 1900,
"compare_at_price": null,
"position": 4,
"product_id": 15575803199862,
"created_at": "2026-01-31T11:19:52+00:00",
"updated_at": "2026-07-02T09:28:58+01:00"
}
],
"images": [
{
"id": 82867764035958,
"created_at": "2026-04-01T12:00:43+01:00",
"position": 1,
"updated_at": "2026-04-01T12:02:26+01:00",
"product_id": 15575803199862,
"variant_ids": [
57181432021366,
57181432054134
],
"src": "https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0414/6295/6193/files/LOP_PG_Box_Front_May-26.jpg?v=1775041346",
"width": 978,
"height": 978
},
{
"id": 82855989150070,
"created_at": "2026-03-31T18:00:03+01:00",
"position": 2,
"updated_at": "2026-04-01T12:02:26+01:00",
"product_id": 15575803199862,
"variant_ids": [],
"src": "https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0414/6295/6193/files/CUCUMBER.jpg?v=1775041346",
"width": 3024,
"height": 3024
},
{
"id": 82855995408758,
"created_at": "2026-03-31T18:01:33+01:00",
"position": 3,
"updated_at": "2026-04-01T12:02:26+01:00",
"product_id": 15575803199862,
"variant_ids": [],
"src": "https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0414/6295/6193/files/AUBERGINE_d82b881d-8db2-45fb-a19f-fc73888648af.jpg?v=1775041346",
"width": 1920,
"height": 1920
},
{
"id": 82855989117302,
"created_at": "2026-03-31T18:00:03+01:00",
"position": 4,
"updated_at": "2026-04-01T12:02:26+01:00",
"product_id": 15575803199862,
"variant_ids": [],
"src": "https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0414/6295/6193/files/MINT_99cc3f7a-6049-41b3-8f5f-7486a42fcd7d.jpg?v=1775041346",
"width": 3024,
"height": 3024
},
{
"id": 77639414808950,
"created_at": "2025-09-01T14:33:28+01:00",
"position": 5,
"updated_at": "2026-03-31T18:26:30+01:00",
"product_id": 15575803199862,
"variant_ids": [],
"src": "https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0414/6295/6193/files/PG_Brand_Box-Subscription-Box-Contents-2-2048x2048_jpg_f4182d1f-f6cf-45b8-9c0c-535170e0a313.png?v=1774977990",
"width": 2048,
"height": 2048
},
{
"id": 82558063870326,
"created_at": "2026-03-03T12:13:08+00:00",
"position": 6,
"updated_at": "2026-04-01T12:02:26+01:00",
"product_id": 15575803199862,
"variant_ids": [],
"src": "https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0414/6295/6193/files/PG_StudioShoot_1x1_0006_LOP-260113-0403.jpg?v=1775041346",
"width": 1200,
"height": 1200
},
{
"id": 82867764003190,
"created_at": "2026-04-01T12:00:43+01:00",
"position": 7,
"updated_at": "2026-04-01T12:02:26+01:00",
"product_id": 15575803199862,
"variant_ids": [],
"src": "https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0414/6295/6193/files/LOP_Pot-Gang_MU_Grow-Guides_V2.0_May_26.jpg?v=1775041346",
"width": 1200,
"height": 1200
},
{
"id": 82867764068726,
"created_at": "2026-04-01T12:00:43+01:00",
"position": 8,
"updated_at": "2026-04-01T12:02:26+01:00",
"product_id": 15575803199862,
"variant_ids": [
57181432119670
],
"src": "https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0414/6295/6193/files/LOP_Pot-Gang_MU_Seed-Packs_01-Trio-Sets_V2.0_May_26.jpg?v=1775041346",
"width": 1200,
"height": 1200
},
{
"id": 82867764101494,
"created_at": "2026-04-01T12:00:43+01:00",
"position": 9,
"updated_at": "2026-04-01T12:02:26+01:00",
"product_id": 15575803199862,
"variant_ids": [],
"src": "https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0414/6295/6193/files/LOP_PG_Box_Multi_May-26.jpg?v=1775041346",
"width": 1200,
"height": 1200
},
{
"id": 82867763937654,
"created_at": "2026-04-01T12:00:43+01:00",
"position": 10,
"updated_at": "2026-04-01T12:02:26+01:00",
"product_id": 15575803199862,
"variant_ids": [],
"src": "https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0414/6295/6193/files/LOP_PG_Pots-and-stickers_May_26.jpg?v=1775041346",
"width": 1200,
"height": 1200
},
{
"id": 82558239965558,
"created_at": "2026-03-03T12:19:36+00:00",
"position": 11,
"updated_at": "2026-03-31T18:26:37+01:00",
"product_id": 15575803199862,
"variant_ids": [],
"src": "https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0414/6295/6193/files/PG_StudioShoot_1x1_0029_LOP-260113-0222_7530b0d1-fc48-41ca-9d21-db67383f1fa8.jpg?v=1774977997",
"width": 1200,
"height": 1200
},
{
"id": 77636242964854,
"created_at": "2025-09-01T10:58:24+01:00",
"position": 12,
"updated_at": "2026-04-01T12:02:26+01:00",
"product_id": 15575803199862,
"variant_ids": [],
"src": "https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0414/6295/6193/files/Photo-23copy.jpg?v=1775041346",
"width": 4672,
"height": 4672
},
{
"id": 77636243030390,
"created_at": "2025-09-01T10:58:24+01:00",
"position": 13,
"updated_at": "2026-04-01T12:02:26+01:00",
"product_id": 15575803199862,
"variant_ids": [],
"src": "https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0414/6295/6193/files/Photo.jpg?v=1775041346",
"width": 2693,
"height": 2693
},
{
"id": 77636242932086,
"created_at": "2025-09-01T10:58:24+01:00",
"position": 14,
"updated_at": "2026-04-01T12:02:26+01:00",
"product_id": 15575803199862,
"variant_ids": [],
"src": "https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0414/6295/6193/files/Photo-10.jpg?v=1775041346",
"width": 3072,
"height": 3072
},
{
"id": 82867763970422,
"created_at": "2026-04-01T12:00:43+01:00",
"position": 15,
"updated_at": "2026-04-01T12:02:26+01:00",
"product_id": 15575803199862,
"variant_ids": [
57181432086902
],
"src": "https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0414/6295/6193/files/LOP_PG_NPB_Box_Front_May-26.jpg?v=1775041346",
"width": 1200,
"height": 1200
}
],
"options": [
{
"name": "Box Type",
"position": 1,
"values": [
"Seeds + Pots + Compost + Grow Guides",
"Seeds + Compost + Grow Guides (No Pots)",
"Seeds + Grow Guides (No Pots or Compost)"
]
},
{
"name": "Saucer",
"position": 2,
"values": [
"No Pot Saucers",
"+ Saucers"
]
}
],
"from_url": "https://www.potgang.co.uk/products.json?limit=50&page=1"
}

How to Use

  1. Identify store URL(s) — Navigate to the Shopify store homepage (e.g., https://example-store.com/). Copy the base domain or category page URL.

  2. Configure input — Paste store URLs into the urls array. For multiple stores, add each on a separate line.

  3. Set limits — Adjust max_items_per_url based on your needs:

    • Small sample: 10–20 items
    • Medium catalog: 50–100 items
    • Full inventory: 200+ items (may take longer)
  4. Enable error handling — Keep ignore_url_failures: true to skip broken or inaccessible URLs without stopping the run.

  5. Run & export — Start the scraper and download results as JSON, CSV, or Excel. Process the data in your tool of choice.

Common tips:

  • For category-specific products, use the category page URL (e.g., https://store.com/collections/shoes/)
  • The scraper respects robots.txt and server rate limits to avoid overload
  • Large stores (1,000+ products) may require multiple runs or pagination

Use Cases & Business Value

Price Monitoring & Competitive Intelligence
Track competitor pricing in real time, identify market trends, and adjust your own strategy based on data-driven insights.

Product Aggregation & Comparison
Feed Shopify product data into price comparison sites, deal aggregators, or internal marketplaces.

Inventory & Supply Chain
Monitor stock levels, variants, and product updates across multiple supplier stores; trigger reordering or alerts.

SEO & Content Analysis
Extract product titles, descriptions, and tags to analyze keyword strategies and inform your own content.

Market Research
Build datasets of product catalogs, pricing, and vendor information for academic or commercial analysis.

The scraper transforms hours of manual browsing into seconds of automated extraction, enabling data-driven decisions at scale.


Conclusion

The Shopify Product Search Scraper is the essential tool for anyone needing structured e-commerce data. Whether you're tracking competitors, building a price monitoring service, or conducting market research, this scraper delivers complete product records—titles, variants, images, pricing, and more—ready for analysis. Start scraping today and unlock insights hidden in your competitors' stores.