Indiegogo Project Search Scraper: Harvest Crowdfunding Data at Scale

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What Is Indiegogo?

Indiegogo is one of the world's largest equity and reward-based crowdfunding platforms, hosting hundreds of thousands of innovative projects across technology, design, sustainability, and consumer goods. Every day, creators launch new campaigns seeking funding, and backers discover products that will shape the future. Manually collecting and analyzing this data is impractical — the Indiegogo Project Search Scraper automates bulk data extraction from search results, transforming raw listings into actionable intelligence.

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Overview

The Indiegogo Project Search Scraper extracts comprehensive project data from Indiegogo's search result pages. It captures metadata about campaigns, creators, funding performance, and project properties — all in structured, exportable format. Designed for:

• Market researchers identifying emerging product trends and funding patterns
• Investors analyzing crowdfunding landscapes and creator portfolios
• Competitors monitoring similar projects and campaign strategies
• Entrepreneurs benchmarking their ideas against funded projects
• Data analysts building datasets for predictive modeling

Key features include support for high-volume extraction (up to 200 projects per URL), automatic error recovery, and detailed campaign lifecycle data.

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Input Format

The scraper accepts a JSON configuration object:

{
  "ignore_url_failures": true,
  "max_items_per_url": 200,
  "urls": [
    "https://www.indiegogo.com/en/projects/search?projectTags=59&ref=homepage-projectslist-indie_3"
  ]
}

Input Parameters Explained

Parameter	Type	Description
urls	Array	Indiegogo search result page URLs. Pass the full URL including filters (e.g., by category, tag, or keyword). Each URL can yield up to 200 projects.
max_items_per_url	Integer	Maximum projects extracted per search URL (default: 20, max: 200). Higher values capture more campaigns but increase runtime.
ignore_url_failures	Boolean	If true, the scraper continues if a URL fails. If false, a single failure stops the run. Recommended: true for bulk operations.

Pro tip: Use Indiegogo's search filters to narrow results by category, funding status, or launch date. Paste the filtered URL directly — all filters are preserved.

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Output Format

Sample output

{
  "allow_new_orders": null,
  "campaign_goal": 50000,
  "co_creators": [],
  "creator": {
    "avatar_url": "https://cdn.images.indiegogo.com/creatoricon/creators/1783532/118f6256-c033-49ec-8eed-885d2f60d18c.png",
    "home_url": "https://www.indiegogo.com/creators/skwheel",
    "creator_i_d": 1783532,
    "image_file_name": "118f6256-c033-49ec-8eed-885d2f60d18c.png",
    "name": "SKWHEEL",
    "url_name": "skwheel"
  },
  "draft_access_key": "NQ8S02SSR1EF7SMW9VD00JDBROQ",
  "enable_shipping_only_mode": null,
  "has_promo_item": false,
  "last_update_title": null,
  "phase_label": "Crowdfunding",
  "pledge_manager_availability": null,
  "pledge_manager_soft_close_deadline": null,
  "project_properties": {
    "enable_board_game_properties": true,
    "max_players": null,
    "min_age": null,
    "min_players": null,
    "play_time": null,
    "play_time_description": null,
    "play_time_unit": 0
  },
  "project_url_name": "skwheel-peak",
  "promo_item_name": null,
  "use_draft_access_key": false,
  "backers_count": 224,
  "campaign_end": "2026-06-26T21:59:00Z",
  "campaign_start": "2026-05-26T16:00:00Z",
  "campaign_end_scheduled_at": "2026-06-26T21:59:00Z",
  "campaign_outcome": 0,
  "catalog_category": {
    "project_category": 52,
    "name": "Transportation",
    "url": "/en/projects/search?projectCatalogCategories=Transportation"
  },
  "currency_symbol": "€",
  "follower_count": 451,
  "funded_in_seconds": 318,
  "funds_gathered": 380224.3,
  "funds_gathered_presentation": 0,
  "image_url": "https://cdn.images.indiegogo.com/projectimage/projects/425635/17210772-77e1-4d63-bbc4-b77fac0606b3.png",
  "installment_count": 3,
  "installment_min_payment": 900.0,
  "name": "SKWHEEL : Ski Anywhere. All Year Long.",
  "original_type": 1,
  "phase": 10,
  "phase_ended_at": "2026-06-26T21:59:00Z",
  "phase_started_at": "2026-05-26T16:00:00Z",
  "platform": 1,
  "project_badges": [
    1
  ],
  "project_id": null,
  "project_labels": [],
  "project_tags": [
    {
      "project_tag_i_d": 3,
      "is_system": false,
      "is_visible": true,
      "name": "adventure",
      "url": "/en/projects/search?projectTags=3",
      "url_name": "adventure"
    },
    {
      "project_tag_i_d": 17,
      "is_system": false,
      "is_visible": true,
      "name": "bikes",
      "url": "/en/projects/search?projectTags=17",
      "url_name": "bikes"
    },
    {
      "project_tag_i_d": 39,
      "is_system": false,
      "is_visible": true,
      "name": "e-bikes",
      "url": "/en/projects/search?projectTags=39",
      "url_name": "e-bikes"
    },
    {
      "project_tag_i_d": 56,
      "is_system": false,
      "is_visible": true,
      "name": "helmets",
      "url": "/en/projects/search?projectTags=56",
      "url_name": "helmets"
    },
    {
      "project_tag_i_d": 78,
      "is_system": false,
      "is_visible": true,
      "name": "motorcycles",
      "url": "/en/projects/search?projectTags=78",
      "url_name": "motorcycles"
    },
    {
      "project_tag_i_d": 94,
      "is_system": false,
      "is_visible": true,
      "name": "safety",
      "url": "/en/projects/search?projectTags=94",
      "url_name": "safety"
    },
    {
      "project_tag_i_d": 95,
      "is_system": false,
      "is_visible": true,
      "name": "scooters",
      "url": "/en/projects/search?projectTags=95",
      "url_name": "scooters"
    },
    {
      "project_tag_i_d": 102,
      "is_system": false,
      "is_visible": true,
      "name": "skateboards",
      "url": "/en/projects/search?projectTags=102",
      "url_name": "skateboards"
    },
    {
      "project_tag_i_d": 112,
      "is_system": false,
      "is_visible": true,
      "name": "sports",
      "url": "/en/projects/search?projectTags=112",
      "url_name": "sports"
    }
  ],
  "short_description": "Skwheel reinvents the electric ski. Two road-legal models, up to 60 km/h on private ground, designed with world ski champions to ride anywhere, all year long.",
  "type": 1,
  "url": "https://www.indiegogo.com:443/en/projects/skwheel/skwheel-peak",
  "relative_url": "/en/projects/skwheel/skwheel-peak",
  "version": 1,
  "visibility": 0,
  "from_url": "https://www.indiegogo.com/en/projects/search/?ProjectCatalogCategories=PhonesAndAccessories%2CAudio%2CCameraGear%2CHome%2CHealthAndFitness%2CProductivity%2CTravelAndOutdoors%2CTransportation%2CFashionAndWearables%2CGeneral%2CEducation%2CEnergyAndGreenTech%2CFoodAndBeverages&ajax=true"
}

Each project record contains 40+ fields spanning campaign details, creator info, funding metrics, and operational settings:

Campaign Identity & Metadata

Field	Meaning	Example
Project ID	Unique Indiegogo identifier for the project	12345678
Name	Full project title as displayed	SmartBrew Coffee Maker
Short Description	Tagline or one-line summary	AI-powered brew optimization
URL	Full project page URL	https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/smartbrew-coffee-maker
Relative URL	Path-only version of the URL	/projects/smartbrew-coffee-maker
Project URL Name	URL slug for the project	smartbrew-coffee-maker
Version	Project schema version	1.0
Visibility	Public status of the project	public / private

Funding & Campaign Status

Field	Meaning	Example
Campaign Goal	Fundraising target amount	50000
Funds Gathered	Amount pledged so far	75000
Funds Gathered Presentation	Formatted funding display	$75,000
Currency Symbol	Campaign currency	$ / € / £
Campaign Start	Campaign launch date (UTC)	2024-01-15T10:00:00Z
Campaign End	Campaign deadline (UTC)	2024-03-15T23:59:59Z
Campaign End Scheduled At	Confirmed end timestamp	2024-03-15T23:59:59Z
Campaign Outcome	Result status	successful / failed / active
Phase	Current campaign phase	campaign / in-fulfillment / ended
Phase Label	Human-readable phase name	Campaign Active
Phase Started At	When current phase began	2024-01-15T10:00:00Z
Phase Ended At	When current phase ends/ended	2024-03-15T23:59:59Z
Funded In Seconds	Time to reach goal (if funded)	86400 (seconds)

Creator & Community

Field	Meaning	Example
Creator	Primary creator account info	{"name": "John Smith", "id": "user123"}
Co Creators	Array of additional creators	[{"name": "Jane Doe", "id": "user456"}]
Follower Count	Total followers for the campaign/creator	5000
Backers Count	Number of people who pledged	2500

Project Classification

Field	Meaning	Example
Catalog Category	Primary product category	Technology / Design / Food & Beverage
Original Type	Project type (may differ from current)	rewards / equity
Type	Current project type	rewards / equity
Project Tags	Array of topic tags	["AI", "smart-home", "gadgets"]
Project Labels	Internal classification labels	["verified-creator", "trending"]
Project Badges	Achievement/status badges	["staff-pick", "superbacker"]

Logistics & Fulfillment

Field	Meaning	Example
Installment Count	Number of payment installments offered	3
Installment Min Payment	Minimum per-installment amount	100
Enable Shipping Only Mode	Restricts campaign to shipping rewards	false
Allow New Orders	Whether new pledges are accepted	true
Pledge Manager Availability	Post-campaign pledge manager status	available / closed
Pledge Manager Soft Close Deadline	Soft deadline for new orders	2024-06-15T23:59:59Z
Has Promo Item	Whether promotional rewards exist	true
Promo Item Name	Name of promo reward tier	Early Bird Special

Admin & Configuration

Field	Meaning	Example
Last Update Title	Title of most recent campaign update	Production Starts Next Week!
Draft Access Key	Key for accessing draft versions (if applicable)	abc123xyz
Use Draft Access Key	Whether draft access is required	false
Platform	Hosting platform	indiegogo
Image URL	Primary project image/thumbnail	https://cdn.indiegogo.com/...
Project Properties	Additional structured metadata	{"location": "US", "language": "en"}

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How to Use

1. Select search criteria — Visit Indiegogo and build a search (by category, tag, keyword, or date). Copy the search result URL.
2. Prepare input — Paste the search URL(s) into the urls array. Set max_items_per_url based on your needs (20–200).
3. Configure error handling — Set ignore_url_failures: true to skip problematic URLs without stopping the scraper.
4. Run the scraper — Execute the actor and monitor the run log for progress.
5. Download results — Export as JSON, CSV, or Excel for analysis in spreadsheets, databases, or BI tools.

Best practices:

• Use search filters (category, date, funding status) to narrow results and reduce runtime.
• Start with max_items_per_url: 50 to test, then scale up for production runs.
• Check the Campaign Outcome field to distinguish active, successful, and failed campaigns.

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Business Applications & Value

• Market intelligence: Identify trending categories, average funding goals, and backer behavior
• Investment research: Screen projects by funding achieved, creator profiles, and campaign duration
• Competitive analysis: Track competitor products, monitor similar projects, and benchmark campaign performance
• Trend forecasting: Analyze historical data to predict emerging product categories
• Academic research: Study crowdfunding as an alternative financing mechanism

The scraper eliminates days of manual research, delivering clean, structured datasets that feed directly into analyses, dashboards, and strategic decisions.

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Conclusion

The Indiegogo Project Search Scraper transforms crowdfunding data into strategic intelligence. With 40+ fields per project and support for large-scale extraction, it empowers researchers, investors, and entrepreneurs to understand market dynamics at scale. Start scraping today and unlock insights from thousands of campaigns.