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Kickstarter Projects Scraper

Extract Kickstarter campaign data quickly and reliably from Discover pages. Collect funding metrics, creator info, campaign status, category details, video links, location metadata, and direct campaign links in structured format for research, analysis, and monitoring workflows.

Features

• High-speed collection — Gather project data fast with pagination support.
• Rich campaign fields — Capture IDs, status, funding metrics, timeline data, category metadata, creator profile links, and media fields.
• Flexible discovery scope — Start from default Discover, custom Discover URL, or category + sort filters.
• Duplicate-safe output — Saves unique campaigns only.
• Automation-ready dataset — Output is structured for dashboards, analytics pipelines, and alerts.

Use Cases

Market Research

Track active Kickstarter campaigns across categories to understand demand patterns, launch volume, and funding momentum.

Competitive Intelligence

Monitor campaigns in your niche, compare performance signals, and identify positioning trends.

Creator Prospecting

Build lead lists of active creators with campaign links, creator identifiers, and location context.

Campaign Benchmarking

Analyze goals, pledged amounts, backer counts, and funding progress percentages for benchmarking.

Ongoing Monitoring

Run on a schedule to capture newly launched projects and changes in campaign performance.

Input Parameters

Output Data

Each dataset item contains:

Usage Examples

Basic Collection

Collect 20 projects from default Discover.

{
"startUrl":"https://www.kickstarter.com/discover",
"results_wanted":20
}

Category-Focused Run

Collect newest technology projects.

{
"category":"Tech",
"sort":"newest",
"results_wanted":50,
"max_pages":10
}

Custom Discover URL

Use a pre-filtered Discover URL and collect a larger dataset.

{
"startUrl":"https://www.kickstarter.com/discover/advanced?category_id=16&sort=most_funded",
"results_wanted":100,
"max_pages":20
}

Proxy Configuration

Recommended configuration for production runs.

{
"proxyConfiguration":{
"useApifyProxy":true,
"apifyProxyGroups":["RESIDENTIAL"]
}
}

Sample Output

{
"project_id":"110704211",
"slug":"foes-of-middle-earth-balrog",
"state":"live",
"title":"Foes of Middle-earth",
"blurb":"Explore Middle-earth as the Fellowship and face the Balrog in a thrilling official licensed boardgame!",
"creator":"D20 Culture",
"creator_id":"484999643",
"creator_slug":"d20culture",
"creator_profile_url":"https://www.kickstarter.com/profile/d20culture",
"creator_avatar_url":"https://i.kickstarter.com/assets/...png",
"url":"https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/d20culture/foes-of-middle-earth-balrog",
"rewards_url":"https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/d20culture/foes-of-middle-earth-balrog/rewards",
"image_url":"https://i.kickstarter.com/assets/...jpeg",
"currency":"USD",
"currency_symbol":"$",
"current_currency":"USD",
"fx_rate":"1",
"country":"US",
"country_displayable_name":"the United States",
"funding_goal":"50000",
"pledged":"315445",
"usd_pledged":"315445.0",
"converted_pledged_amount":"315445",
"backers":"1100",
"days_left":"29",
"percentage_funded":"630.89",
"staff_pick":true,
"spotlight":false,
"is_starrable":true,
"prelaunch_activated":false,
"is_in_post_campaign_pledging_phase":false,
"category":"Tabletop Games",
"category_id":"34",
"category_slug":"games/tabletop games",
"parent_category":"Games",
"created_at":"2025-07-21T17:58:34.000Z",
"launched_at":"2026-02-09T15:50:33.000Z",
"deadline":"2026-03-11T14:50:33.000Z",
"state_changed_at":"2026-02-09T15:50:38.000Z",
"location":"Miami, FL",
"location_id":"2450022",
"location_slug":"miami-fl",
"location_country":"US",
"location_state":"FL",
"video_high_url":"https://v2.kickstarter.com/...mp4",
"video_hls_url":"https://v2.kickstarter.com/...m3u8"
}

Tips for Best Results

Start Small, Then Scale

• Start with results_wanted: 20 and low max_pages to validate your filters.
• Increase limits after confirming output quality.

Use Focused Inputs

• Use a targeted startUrl or category filter for more relevant datasets.
• Choose sort mode based on your goal, such as newest for fresh launches.

Keep Runs Reliable

• Use residential proxies for stable access over longer runs.
• Schedule smaller recurring runs instead of very large one-off pulls.

Integrations

Connect Kickstarter data with:

• Google Sheets — Build quick tracking sheets for campaign monitoring.
• Airtable — Create searchable project databases.
• Make — Automate post-processing and notifications.
• Zapier — Trigger workflows from completed runs.
• Webhooks — Send results to your internal systems.

Export Formats

• JSON — Ideal for APIs and data pipelines.
• CSV — Easy spreadsheet analysis.
• Excel — Business reporting workflows.
• XML — Legacy system integrations.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many projects can I collect per run?

You can collect up to your configured limits using results_wanted and max_pages.

Can I use my own filtered Kickstarter Discover URL?

Yes. Set startUrl to any valid Kickstarter Discover URL.

Will duplicate projects be saved?

No. The actor keeps unique projects only.

Why are some fields sometimes empty?

Some campaigns do not expose every attribute consistently, so a few fields may be null.

Can I automate this daily or hourly?

Yes. Use Apify schedules to run at your preferred frequency.

Is proxy configuration required?

Not always, but residential proxies are recommended for stable runs at scale.

Support

For issues or feature requests, use Apify Actor support channels.

Resources

• Apify Documentation
• Apify API Reference
• Apify Scheduling

Legal Notice

This actor is intended for legitimate data collection purposes. You are responsible for complying with Kickstarter terms, applicable laws, and responsible data use policies.