# Similarweb Traffic Scraper (`parseforge/similarweb-scraper`) Actor

Scrape Similarweb traffic and engagement data for any domain. Get total visits, global rank, country rank, bounce rate, visit duration, traffic sources, top countries, and company info. Export to CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/parseforge/similarweb-scraper.md
- **Developed by:** [ParseForge](https://apify.com/parseforge) (community)
- **Categories:** SEO tools, Lead generation
- **Features:** Limited permissions
- **Stats:** 42 total users, 4 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 1 bookmarks
- **User rating**: 5.00 out of 5 stars

## Pricing

from $23.99 / 1,000 result items

This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events.
Since this Actor supports Apify Store discounts, the price gets lower the higher subscription plan you have.

Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/actors/running/actors-in-store.md#pay-per-event

## What's an Apify Actor?

An Actor is a serverless cloud program that runs on the Apify platform. It has two run modes.
In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours,
and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store.
In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server.

Apify vocabulary and the platform model are defined once, in the agent quickstart at https://apify.com/agents.md.

## How to integrate an Actor?

If asked about integration, you help developers integrate Actors into their projects.
You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready.

Do not guess an integration path. Every one of them is in the agent quickstart at https://apify.com/agents.md: the Apify MCP server, Agent Skills with the Apify CLI, the JavaScript and Python clients, the REST API, and the account-free path for an agent with no human to sign in. It also carries the rule on stating cost before the first paid run.

For examples already wired to this Actor's own input schema, see the [API](#api) section below.

Each client library has reference documentation the quickstart does not restate: [JavaScript/TypeScript](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs.md) (`npm install apify-client`) and [Python](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs.md) (`pip install apify-client`).

# README

[![ParseForge](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ParseForge/apify-assets/main/banner-v4.webp)](https://apify.com/parseforge?fpr=vmoqkp)

### Similarweb Traffic Scraper

**Scrape Similarweb traffic data for any domain, including total visits, global rank, country rank, bounce rate, visit duration, and traffic sources.** No login or API key needed. Export to CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML.

**Low minimum charge:** $0.005 to start a run, then you only pay for the results you get.

Similarweb's official API requires a paid subscription and rate-limits your requests. This Actor reads the public traffic and engagement data directly from Similarweb pages, returning each domain's metrics in a clean, flat row. Get insights on top countries, traffic sources, competitors, and company info without any setup.

| Who uses it | What they scrape Similarweb for |
|---|---|
| SEO professionals | Which domains are gaining traffic in their niche and what sources drive it |
| Market researchers | Compare competitors' traffic volumes and engagement metrics side by side |
| Digital marketers | Identify top referral sources and countries for potential ad or partnership targeting |
| Investors | Evaluate a website's popularity and growth trends before a deal |

### What it does

This Actor collects Similarweb traffic and engagement data for a list of domains, returning each domain's total visits, global rank, country rank, bounce rate, visit duration, traffic sources, top countries, and company info as a flat row.

- 📊 **Traffic overview:** total visits, global rank, country rank, bounce rate, and average visit duration.
- 🌍 **Traffic sources:** direct, search, social, referral, mail, and display breakdowns.
- 🏆 **Top countries:** list of countries by traffic share.
- 🏢 **Company info:** company name, industry, and description when available.

Results export to CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML, or straight from the API.

### What you can do with Similarweb data

**📈 Benchmark competitor traffic.**

A digital agency runs a list of client competitor domains to compare total visits and engagement metrics, then reports which competitors are growing fastest.

**🔍 Find high-traffic acquisition channels.**

A growth marketer scrapes top domains in their industry to see which traffic sources (search, social, referral) drive the most visits, then allocates budget accordingly.

**🌐 Identify international expansion opportunities.**

A market researcher scrapes competitor domains to see top countries by traffic share, then prioritizes markets with high Similarweb traffic for local campaigns.

**📊 Validate website popularity for investment.**

An investor scrapes a startup's domain to check global rank and traffic trends before making a funding decision.

### Why choose this scraper

|  | What you get |
|---|---|
| **No API key needed** | Scrape Similarweb data without any registration or subscription. |
| **Bulk domains** | Input up to hundreds of domains in one run; each returns its own row. |
| **Structured export** | Get results as CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML for easy analysis. |
| **Fresh data** | Each run pulls the latest public Similarweb metrics for your domains. |

### How it compares

This Actor competes directly with other Similarweb scrapers on the Apify store, offering a simple input and structured output without requiring an API key.

| Feature | ParseForge | Similarweb Scraper (3826 users) | Similarweb Scraper (1513 users) | Similarweb Fast Scraper (1262 users) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total visits | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Global rank | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Country rank | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bounce rate | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not listed |
| Visit duration | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not listed |
| Traffic sources breakdown | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not listed |
| Top countries | Yes | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Company info | Yes | Yes | Not listed | Not listed |

### Configure the run

Drive the Actor from a list of domains. Each domain is scraped individually, and the output includes all available Similarweb metrics for that domain. The Input tab lists every parameter.

A first run with the defaults:

```json
{
  "domains": [
    "amazon.com",
    "google.com"
  ]
}
```

### Pricing

Pay-per-result: **$0.03199 per result** collected. You pay only for the results written to your dataset.

| Results collected | Approximate cost |
|---|---|
| 100 results | $3.20 |
| 1,000 results | $31.99 |
| 10,000 results | $319.90 |

New Apify accounts start with $5 in free credit.

### Free users

Free-plan runs return up to 10 results as a preview. [Upgrade your Apify plan](https://console.apify.com/sign-up?fpr=vmoqkp) to collect up to 1,000,000 results per run.

### Run it

1. [Create a free Apify account with $5 in credit](https://console.apify.com/sign-up?fpr=vmoqkp).
2. Open the [Similarweb Traffic Scraper](https://apify.com/parseforge/similarweb-scraper?fpr=vmoqkp).
3. Set your inputs and any filters, then click **Start**.
4. Export the results as CSV, Excel, JSON, or XML from the **Dataset** tab.

Run it programmatically through the [Apify API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2) (`run-sync-get-dataset-items`) or the [ApifyClient](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js) for JavaScript and Python.

### Use with AI agents (MCP)

Give an AI agent live access to Similarweb through the Model Context Protocol. Add the Actor to Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client:

```bash
claude mcp add --transport http apify "https://mcp.apify.com?tools=parseforge/similarweb-scraper"
```

Then prompt it in plain language to run the scraper and read back the results.

### Troubleshooting

**Why am I getting no results for a domain?**

Similarweb may not have data for very small or new domains. Check the domain manually on Similarweb to confirm data exists.

**The run is failing with a timeout error.**

Increase the timeout setting in the Actor's run configuration, or reduce the number of domains per run. Using proxies can also help.

**I'm getting blocked by Similarweb.**

Enable proxy configuration in the input and use residential proxies. Also reduce the number of concurrent requests.

**The data seems outdated.**

Similarweb updates its data periodically. Run the Actor again later to get the latest metrics.

### FAQ

| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Do I need a Similarweb API key? | No. This Actor scrapes the public Similarweb pages directly, so no API key or login is required. |
| How many domains can I scrape in one run? | You can input as many domains as you like, but be mindful of rate limits. For large lists, use a proxy configuration to avoid blocks. |
| What data does the Actor return? | It returns total visits, global rank, country rank, bounce rate, average visit duration, traffic sources (direct, search, social, referral, mail, display), top countries, and company info when available. |
| Can I scrape Similarweb data for any domain? | Yes, as long as Similarweb has public data for that domain. Very small or new sites may not have data. |
| How often is the data updated? | The data reflects the latest public Similarweb metrics at the time of the run. Similarweb updates its data periodically. |
| What export formats are supported? | You can export results as CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML. |
| Does this Actor work with proxies? | Yes, you can configure proxy settings in the input to avoid IP blocks when scraping many domains. |
| Is this Actor legal to use? | Scraping public data from Similarweb is generally allowed, but you should review Similarweb's terms of service and respect rate limits. |

### Related actors

Browse the full [ParseForge collection](https://apify.com/parseforge?fpr=vmoqkp) for more scrapers.

🆘 **Need help?** Email parseforge@protonmail.com with your run ID, your input, and what you expected.

⚠️ **Disclaimer.** This Actor is unofficial and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Similarweb Ltd. It collects only publicly available data. You are responsible for using the collected data in compliance with the source's terms of service and applicable data-protection laws, including GDPR, CCPA, and PIPL. Do not use it to collect personal data unlawfully.

# Actor input Schema

## `domains` (type: `array`):

List of domains to analyze

## `proxyConfiguration` (type: `object`):

Proxy settings

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "domains": [
    "amazon.com",
    "google.com"
  ]
}
```

# Actor output Schema

## `results` (type: `string`):

Complete dataset of all scraped records.

# API

You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup.

## JavaScript example

```javascript
import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';

// Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
// Replace the '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token
const client = new ApifyClient({
    token: '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>',
});

// Prepare Actor input
const input = {
    "domains": [
        "amazon.com",
        "google.com"
    ]
};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("parseforge/similarweb-scraper").call(input);

// Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any)
console.log('Results from dataset');
console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`);
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
items.forEach((item) => {
    console.dir(item);
});

// 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs

```

## Python example

```python
from apify_client import ApifyClient

# Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
# Replace '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token.
client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_API_TOKEN>")

# Prepare the Actor input
run_input = { "domains": [
        "amazon.com",
        "google.com",
    ] }

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("parseforge/similarweb-scraper").call(run_input=run_input)

# Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any)
print(f"💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/{run.default_dataset_id}")
for item in client.dataset(run.default_dataset_id).iterate_items():
    print(item)

# 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start

```

## CLI example

```bash
echo '{
  "domains": [
    "amazon.com",
    "google.com"
  ]
}' |
apify call parseforge/similarweb-scraper --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=fetch-actor-details,parseforge/similarweb-scraper"
        }
    }
}
```

The hosted server signs you in with OAuth on first connect, so no API token belongs in this config. Clients without OAuth support can send an `Authorization: Bearer <APIFY_API_TOKEN>` header instead, using a token from API & Integrations in Apify Console (https://console.apify.com/settings/integrations).

## OpenAPI specification

Download the OpenAPI definition: https://api.apify.com/v2/actors/o3dNk5BgYc8Q7gaSg/builds/p4QclA1v6xVcNlTcZ/openapi.json