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YouTube Channel Scraper (Apify Actor) — Simple start_urls Input

YouTube channel scraper that extracts public YouTube channel metadata using a straightforward start_urls input. No API key required. Ideal for YouTube competitor research, SEO analysis, and editorial planning.

What this actor does

• Scrapes public YouTube channel pages provided via start_urls
• Extracts key metadata you already output (name, handle/URL, description, counts, images, etc.)
• Built for production use on Apify (proxy-friendly; works with public pages)

Quick start (60 seconds)

1. Click Try for free on Apify
2. Paste this input:

{
"start_urls":[
{"url":"https://www.youtube.com/@Officialwealthwisdom","method":"GET"}
]
}

3. Run. Export results from the dataset as JSON/CSV/XLSX.

Input parameters

• start_urls (array of objects, required)
• url (string): Full YouTube channel URL (e.g., https://www.youtube.com/@ChannelHandle)
• method (string): Use "GET"

✅ Strict compatibility: Inputs/outputs are unchanged. This actor keeps your existing automation stable.

Example usage (API & automation)

cURL

curl-X POST "https://api.apify.com/v2/acts/dainty_screw~youtube-channel-scraper/runs?token=YOUR_TOKEN"\
-H"content-type: application/json"\
-d'{
 "start_urls":[{"url":"https://www.youtube.com/@Officialwealthwisdom","method":"GET"}]
 }'

Python

import requests
payload ={
"start_urls":[
{"url":"https://www.youtube.com/@Officialwealthwisdom","method":"GET"}
]
}
r = requests.post(
"https://api.apify.com/v2/acts/dainty_screw~youtube-channel-scraper/runs?token=YOUR_TOKEN",
 json=payload, headers={"content-type":"application/json"}
)
print(r.json())

Tips to avoid rate limits

• Use Apify Proxy when scraping multiple channels.
• Avoid hammering the same channel repeatedly; space out runs.

Troubleshooting

• Invalid URL → Ensure the URL is a channel (/@handle or /channel/...).
• Empty dataset → Channel may be restricted/hidden; try a different target.

Common use cases

• YouTube competitor research and channel benchmarking
• SEO planning for content/topic strategy
• Media & editorial channel profiling

FAQ

Do I need a YouTube API key?

No. This actor uses publicly available channel pages—no API key required.

Can I pass search terms or playlists?

This actor takes channel URLs via start_urls only (no schema changes).