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YouTube Comments Scraper (Short Video)

Social MediaMCP
Scrape content, username, likes, etc from Youtube video comments by video URL(s)
Standard
Access Level
Run Mode
Free
Cost of Usage
2026/09/17
Last updated
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📌 How can you extract comments from YouTube Shorts videos?

This template collects visible comment data from submitted YouTube Shorts video URLs, including commenter name, comment text, vote count, reply count, and comment time. It is useful for social media analysts, content creators, and audience research teams.

Data is collected from YouTube Shorts. YouTube Shorts is YouTube's short-form video experience where viewers can watch and discuss vertical videos.

💰 Pricing

This template is currently free of charge and has no per-line usage fee. Octoparse plan or resource limits may still apply.

📦 Output

YouTube Comments Scraper (Short Video) returns these fields:

  • Comment_User_Name
  • Comment
  • Vote_Counts
  • Sub_Reply_Amounts
  • Comment_Time
{
  "Comment_User_Name": "@abelking3407",
  "Comment": "The king of saying wild things in a funny way",
  "Vote_Counts": "25K",
  "Sub_Reply_Amounts": "15 replies",
  "Comment_Time": "1 month ago"
}

🎯 Use Cases

  • Analyze audience reactions using comment text and vote counts.
  • Identify highly discussed comments using reply counts.
  • Track when conversations occur using comment timestamps.
  • Build creator feedback datasets using commenter names and comment text.

🐙 Why Octoparse

  • Built for YouTube Shorts: The automation opens each submitted video URL, scrolls the comments area according to the pagination setting, loops through the loaded comments, and extracts the configured comment fields.
  • Inputs match the workflow: The form uses Pagination Times (1 to 8000) and Video URL (up to 100 entries).
  • Fields stay connected: YouTube Comments Scraper (Short Video) returns Comment_User_Name, Comment, Comment_Time, Vote_Counts, and Sub_Reply_Amounts in the same structured dataset.
  • Ready for repeat use: After YouTube Comments Scraper (Short Video) runs locally or in the cloud, schedule eligible tasks and export the rows for spreadsheets, dashboards, APIs, or AI workflows.

📝 Input

Complete the following fields:

  • Pagination Times (Required) — Scroll-Down Times. Accepted range: 1 to 8000.
  • Video URL (Required) — Video URL. Up to 100 entries per run.

🚀 How to Use

  1. Open YouTube Comments Scraper (Short Video) and click Try it!.
  2. Complete Pagination Times and Video URL using the formats and limits shown in the Input section.
  3. Choose a local or cloud run in Octoparse and start the task.
  4. Review fields such as Comment_User_Name, Comment, and Comment_Time, then export the rows in the format you need.

💡 Tips

  • Start with a small, representative Pagination Times selection before scaling the task.
  • Use Comment_User_Name and Comment when checking duplicates or comparing repeated exports.

❓ FAQ

What do I enter in YouTube Comments Scraper (Short Video)?

Complete Pagination Times and Video URL using the accepted values and limits listed in the Input section.

Which YouTube Shorts pages does YouTube Comments Scraper (Short Video) process?

The workflow is configured for comment pages and returns fields such as Comment_User_Name, Comment, Comment_Time, and Vote_Counts.

What can I use data from YouTube Comments Scraper (Short Video) for?

Analyze audience reactions using comment text and vote counts.

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