Scrape YouTube Shorts from a channel and a hashtag
20 Shorts from MKBHD and from #bali.
{
"channels": [
"mkbhd"
],
"hashtags": [
"bali"
],
"maxShortsPerSource": 20
}Social media data
YouTube Shorts Scraper: exact stats for Shorts from any channel, hashtag or search
Collect YouTube Shorts from channels, hashtags and search queries with exact views, likes, comment count, publish date, title, description, hashtags and the channel with its subscribers. Filter by minimum views or publish date. No API key and no quota.
6 users88.9% successful runs (30 days)
What data you get
views | Exact view count |
likes | Like count |
comments | Comment count |
publishDate | Publish date |
title | Short title |
description | Description text |
hashtags | Hashtags used |
channel | Channel name |
subscribers | Channel subscriber count |
How it works
- Open the scraper on Apify and sign up (free).
- Enter routes, dates and options in the form.
- Click Start and download results as JSON, CSV or Excel, or call the API.
Pricing
$1.50 per 1,000 rows
You pay per Short returned. Shorts filtered out by views or publish date are free, and there is no run fee.
Apify gives $5 free credits every month — enough to test this scraper at no cost.
Example tasks
Ready-made inputs. Copy one into the scraper form or send it through the API.
Find viral fitness Shorts with over 100k views
Two hashtags, smaller Shorts skipped free.
{
"hashtags": [
"fitness",
"#gymtok"
],
"maxShortsPerSource": 50,
"minViews": 100000
}Recent YouTube Shorts for a recipe search
Shorts published since September with exact stats.
{
"searchQueries": [
"easy pasta recipe"
],
"maxShortsPerSource": 30,
"publishedAfter": "2026-09-01",
"includeDetails": true
}Export all Shorts of NASA and MrBeast with stats
Up to 100 Shorts per channel.
{
"channels": [
"https://www.youtube.com/@NASA",
"mrbeast"
],
"maxShortsPerSource": 100,
"includeDetails": true
}Use cases
- Short-form creators: find which Shorts formats get the most views in a niche.
- Brands and agencies: track Shorts performance of competitors' channels.
- Trend researchers: follow hashtags and spot viral Shorts early.
- Influencer marketers: vet creators by real Shorts engagement.
FAQ
Do I need a YouTube API key?
No. The scraper reads public Shorts without an API key or quota.
Where can it collect Shorts from?
Channel Shorts tabs, hashtag feeds and search results filtered to Shorts, in any combination.
How do I get exact numbers?
Keep details on: each Short is opened for exact views, likes, comments, publish date, description and hashtags.
Is it legal to scrape YouTube?
The scraper collects only publicly visible data from YouTube, without logging in. Whether your use is lawful depends on your country and purpose: respect local law and the site's terms, and avoid collecting or storing personal data you don't need.
How do I get the data into my app or spreadsheet?
Run it from the Apify API or the Python and JavaScript clients, or connect it to Make, n8n, Zapier or Google Sheets. Results export to JSON, CSV or Excel.