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How to build YouTube Shorts trend tracker with a social data API
You can build youtube shorts trend tracker by calling 3 Scrapall REST endpoints for YouTube and storing the JSON they return. The typical buyer is youtube shorts creators. Collect trending shorts and hashtags to plan content.
Updated · by the Scrapall team
Platforms and endpoints
| Product | Platform | Endpoint | What it returns |
|---|---|---|---|
| YouTube Shorts trend tracker | YouTube | /v1/youtube/shorts_trending | Trending Shorts |
| YouTube Shorts trend tracker | YouTube | /v1/youtube/search_hashtag | Search by Hashtag |
| YouTube Shorts trend tracker | YouTube | /v1/youtube/channel_shorts | Channel Shorts |
Example request
Every endpoint is a plain HTTPS GET or POST with your key in the X-Scapi-Key header. Responses are JSON.
curl "https://api.scrapall.bipsport.com/scapi/v1/youtube/shorts_trending" \
-H "X-Scapi-Key: YOUR_API_KEY"What you can build
A working youtube shorts trend tracker needs three parts: a collector that calls the endpoints below on a schedule, a small database that keeps every response with its fetch time, and a view or alert that shows youtube shorts creators what changed. Scrapall handles the data collection, so you only write the product logic.
How to build it, step by step
- Get an API key on the Buy page; new accounts start with 20 free credits.
- Call /v1/youtube/shorts_trending first to check the response fields you need.
- Add the other endpoints (/v1/youtube/search_hashtag, /v1/youtube/channel_shorts) and store each JSON response with a timestamp.
- Schedule the collector (cron or a queue) and build the view or alert on top of the stored data.
FAQ
Which platforms does this use case need?
It uses public data from YouTube, all reachable through one Scrapall API key.
How do I authenticate the requests?
Send your key in the X-Scapi-Key header on every request. Responses are JSON.
How much does it cost to start?
New accounts get 20 free credits. After that you pay per request in USDT; see the Pricing page.
Can I run it on a schedule?
Yes. Each endpoint is a plain HTTPS call, so a cron job or queue worker can collect fresh data every day.
Sources
- https://scrapall.bipsport.com/docs/youtube/#get-v1-youtube-channel-shorts
- https://scrapall.bipsport.com/docs/youtube/#get-v1-youtube-search-hashtag
- https://scrapall.bipsport.com/docs/youtube/#get-v1-youtube-shorts-trending