Compare Chrome Web Store Scraper Side by Side
Compare Chrome Web Store Scraper Side by Side — a practical guide with a ready-to-run configuration and structured output.
Need to compare chrome web store scraper across targets? Thirdwatch's Chrome Web Store Scraper turns it into structured rows — the fields you need, ready to export.
Skip the setup: Run this as a ready-to-go task on Apify — pre-loaded with the configuration from this guide.
Why Compare side by side works
Put the same fields side by side for every target — the deltas are where decisions happen. This guide shows the configuration that pulls chrome web store scraper data from Chrome Web Store Scraper.
How does this compare to the alternatives?
Manual copy-paste works for a handful of rows; dedicated per-site scrapers on other platforms either gate the same data behind sign-in or charge flat monthly fees regardless of usage.
Why this Actor
- Purpose-built for Chrome Web Store Scraper — no generic crawling config to tune
- Pay-per-result pricing — you pay only for rows that come back
- Structured output ready for JSON/CSV export or API consumption
- No login, cookies, or API keys needed for the public surfaces it reads
How to do it in 3 steps
Step 1: Configure the input
Set the inputs as shown below — categoryUrls takes the targets, and the optional fields bound the run size.
Step 2: Run the Actor
Run it from the console, the API, or the linked saved task. One dataset row is written per record.
Step 3: Use the output
Every row carries the fields shown in the sample — export as JSON, CSV, or feed it straight into your pipeline.
{
"categoryUrls": [
"https://chromewebstore.google.com/category/extensions/productivity/tools"
],
"extensionUrls": [],
"maxResults": 10
}Each dataset row looks like:
{
"extensionId": "kdpelmjpfafjppnhbloffcjpeomlnpah",
"name": "WPS PDF - Read, Edit, Fill, Convert, and AI Chat PDF with Ease",
"extensionUrl": "https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/wps-pdf-read-edit-fill-co/kdpelmjpfafjppnhbloffcjpeomlnpah",
"description": "Easy-to-use PDF tools to view, edit, convert, fill, e-sign PDF files, and more in your browser.",
"iconUrl": "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/UsTySSracbHO6EZXf3r-rHflT5t7_CmoyxhLsrETP_OtZojTAso7Q-4LdRr8x8lMuH7ByR-KMxf0-VceTgzG3dfNKQA=s128-rj-sc0x00ffffff",
"extensionType": "Extension",
"categories": [
"Extension",
"Tools"
],
"rating": 4.5,
"ratingsCount": 187,
"users": 7000000,
"version": "1.0.0.61",
"updated": "September 10, 2026"
}What to watch for
Rate the targets reasonably — large batches benefit from modest concurrency. Source sites may throttle heavy bursts; retry once and widen filters if a target surface is thin.
Related use cases
- Feed Chrome Web Store Scraper Data Into Your Pipeline
- Extract Chrome Web Store Scraper at Scale
- Monitor Chrome Web Store Scraper on a Schedule
- Export Chrome Web Store Scraper to CSV
- All Thirdwatch use-case guides
Run the Chrome Web Store Scraper on Apify Store — pay per result, free to try, no credit card to test.
Frequently asked questions
What does Chrome Web Store Scraper return?
One dataset row per result — with the fields shown in the sample output. Export as JSON, CSV, or Excel.
How do I control run size?
`categoryUrls` selects the targets and the max/limit fields bound how many rows come back. Start small, then scale.
Can I run this on a schedule?
Yes — save it as a task and attach a schedule in Apify Console for daily/weekly pulls.
Is this data public?
The Actor collects publicly visible data only — the same information a logged-out visitor sees.
What formats can I export?
JSON, CSV, Excel, XML, or direct API access to the dataset — plus webhooks and integrations.
What if a run returns fewer rows than expected?
The source limits some results; retry once, and widen the query or filters if the target surface is genuinely thin.