Snapchat Spotlight Hashtag Video Extractor

Pull Snapchat Spotlight videos published under a hashtag or topic, with engagement stats, creator details, AI-generated descriptions and related topic tags.

Open in Apify Store$0.99 / 1K on Free

Short answer

Snapchat Spotlight Hashtag Video Extractor is an Apify Store Actor for Snapchat data that returns 61 published output fields, including view_count, snap_url, video_url, creator_profile_url. It lists $0.99 per 1,000 results on the Free plan (pay per event), $0.49 on the Business plan. It takes 15 input settings, none required. It covers 3 of the 5 core Snapchat fields this site tracks. Last updated Nov 5, 2026.

From the public Store listing and published build schema, synced 2026-11-12.
Snapchat Social mediaVideoAutomation

What it returns

61 fields from the published dataset schema. Export as JSON, CSV or Excel, or read the dataset through the Apify API.

  • snap_id
  • source_type
  • creator_username
  • description
  • view_count
  • like_count
  • share_count
  • comment_count
  • duration_seconds
  • searched_hashtag
  • snap_url
  • record_type
  • rank
  • feed_page
  • story_id
  • composite_story_id
  • story_subtype
  • video_url
  • video_url_unwatermarked
  • thumbnail_url
  • video_thumbnail_url
  • large_thumbnail_url
  • embed_url
  • width
  • height
  • encoding_format
  • creator_display_name
  • creator_profile_url
  • pending_comment_count
  • remix_count
Show the other 31 fields
  • recommend_count
  • rewatch_count
  • screenshot_count
  • score
  • is_featured
  • is_creator_suggestion
  • caption
  • keywords
  • hashtags
  • sub_titles
  • attachment_url
  • upload_date
  • latest_update_at
  • llm_title
  • llm_description
  • llm_keywords
  • s2i_tags
  • detected_language
  • sound_title
  • sound_artist
  • sound_thumbnail_url
  • hashtag_id
  • hashtag_name
  • hashtag_url
  • hashtag_source
  • hashtag_description
  • hashtag_video_count
  • related_topics
  • related_s2i_tags
  • related_hashtags
  • scraped_at

Not in the schema among the core Snapchat fields: author, created_at. The field matrix shows which other tools return them.

How it differs from the other Snapchat Actors

Among the 9 catalogue Actors for Snapchat with a published schema, only this one returns source_type, feed_page, rewatch_count, screenshot_count, is_creator_suggestion, upload_date, s2i_tags.

Pick another Actor if you need

Fields other Snapchat catalogue Actors return that Snapchat Spotlight Hashtag Video Extractor does not
ActorFields it addsPrice / 1K
Snapchat Topic Spotlight Feed & Content Tag Extractor topicId, topicDisplayName, topicUrl, topicSource $0.99
Snapchat Explore Search Across Spotlight, Lenses & Places resultType, mediaUrl, teaserText, snapTitle $0.99
Snapchat Spotlight Video Link & Caption Downloader availability, creatorFollowerCount, uploadedAt, restricted $0.99
Snapchat Spotlight Comment & Reaction Scraper commentId, sourceUsername, topicUrl, feedCountry $0.99
Snapchat Highlight & Story Media Downloader storySource, storyTitle, snapIndex, mediaType $0.99

Input

Input settings for Snapchat Spotlight Hashtag Video Extractor
SettingTypeRequiredDefaultWhat it does
mode string No hashtagFeed Choose what to collect: videos for hashtags/topics, a paginated Spotlight feed, or specific Spotlight URLs.
hashtags array No [] Used in Hashtag or topic videos mode. Bare words (food), hash-prefixed tags (#travel), path forms (/tag/food, /topic/cappuccino-foam-technique), or full Snapchat URLs (https://www.snapchat.com/tag/food, https://www.snapchat.com/topic/cappuccino-foam-technique).
resultsPerHashtag integer No 50 Maximum videos to keep for each hashtag after combining the tag/topic page with Explore results. Snapchat serves about 32 videos per tag page plus about 20-25 Explore cards.
includeVideoUrls boolean No true Include the watermarked and unwatermarked MP4 CDN URLs. These URLs carry expiring Snapchat tokens, so download or re-host media soon after scraping.
includeRelatedTopics boolean No true Include related topics, related hashtags, and scene-to-interest (S2I) content tags when the page provides them.
includeLlmMetadata boolean No true Include Snapchat's AI-generated title, description, and keywords when present.
includeHashtagMetadata boolean No true Include hashtag identity fields (id, name, URL, source, description, and total video count when Snapchat exposes it) in every record.
enrichDetails boolean No true Batch-fetch Snapchat's public video details endpoint to fill unwatermarked MP4 URLs, hashtags, AI metadata, duration, and exact engagement counts. Adds one request per 30 videos.
spotlightUrls array No [] Used in Specific Spotlight URLs mode, or as the optional first seed in Paginated Spotlight feed mode. Accepts full Spotlight links (https://www.snapchat.com/@user/spotlight/ID), /spotlight/ID links, or raw IDs.
feedPages integer No 5 How many pages of the Spotlight up-next feed to request in Paginated Spotlight feed mode. Each page adds about 20-23 videos; pagination stops early when Snapchat runs out.
Show the other 5 settings
More input settings for Snapchat Spotlight Hashtag Video Extractor
SettingTypeRequiredDefaultWhat it does
maxItems integer No 1000 Hard cap on the total number of video rows saved across the whole run.
minViews integer No 0 Keep only videos with at least this many views. Use 0 to keep everything.
minLikes integer No 0 Keep only videos with at least this many likes. Use 0 to keep everything.
sinceDate string No – Keep only videos uploaded on or after this date. Use YYYY-MM-DD (for example 2026-01-01). Leave empty to keep all dates.
sortBy string No source Order within each hashtag/topic group. Hashtags stay in the order you enter them; feed mode sorts the whole feed. Source order keeps Snapchat's own ranking.

Example input

Built from the input form's published example values and defaults.

{
  "mode": "hashtagFeed",
  "hashtags": [
    "food"
  ],
  "resultsPerHashtag": 3,
  "includeVideoUrls": true,
  "includeRelatedTopics": false,
  "includeLlmMetadata": true,
  "includeHashtagMetadata": true,
  "enrichDetails": false,
  "spotlightUrls": [],
  "feedPages": 2,
  "maxItems": 3,
  "minViews": 0,
  "minLikes": 0,
  "sortBy": "source"
}

Run it from code or an AI agent

The same run through the Apify API, with the example input. You need an Apify API token; the run is billed to your account at the Store price.

Python

from apify_client import ApifyClient

client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_APIFY_TOKEN>")
run_input = {
    "mode": "hashtagFeed",
    "hashtags": [
        "food"
    ],
    "resultsPerHashtag": 3,
    "includeVideoUrls": True,
    "includeRelatedTopics": False,
    "includeLlmMetadata": True,
    "includeHashtagMetadata": True,
    "enrichDetails": False,
    "spotlightUrls": [],
    "feedPages": 2,
    "maxItems": 3,
    "minViews": 0,
    "minLikes": 0,
    "sortBy": "source"
}

run = client.actor("vexaloom-labs/snapchat-spotlight-hashtag-video-extractor").call(run_input=run_input)
if run is None:
    raise RuntimeError("The Actor run was not found.")
for item in client.dataset(run.default_dataset_id).iterate_items():
    print(item)

pip install apify-client

JavaScript

import { ApifyClient } from "apify-client";

const client = new ApifyClient({ token: "<YOUR_APIFY_TOKEN>" });
const input = {
    "mode": "hashtagFeed",
    "hashtags": [
        "food"
    ],
    "resultsPerHashtag": 3,
    "includeVideoUrls": true,
    "includeRelatedTopics": false,
    "includeLlmMetadata": true,
    "includeHashtagMetadata": true,
    "enrichDetails": false,
    "spotlightUrls": [],
    "feedPages": 2,
    "maxItems": 3,
    "minViews": 0,
    "minLikes": 0,
    "sortBy": "source"
};

const run = await client.actor("vexaloom-labs/snapchat-spotlight-hashtag-video-extractor").call(input);
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
console.log(items);

npm install apify-client

cURL

curl -X POST "https://api.apify.com/v2/actors/vexaloom-labs~snapchat-spotlight-hashtag-video-extractor/run-sync-get-dataset-items"   -H "Authorization: Bearer $APIFY_TOKEN"   -H "Content-Type: application/json"   -d '{"mode":"hashtagFeed","hashtags":["food"],"resultsPerHashtag":3,"includeVideoUrls":true,"includeRelatedTopics":false,"includeLlmMetadata":true,"includeHashtagMetadata":true,"enrichDetails":false,"spotlightUrls":[],"feedPages":2,"maxItems":3,"minViews":0,"minLikes":0,"sortBy":"source"}'

Waits for the run and returns the dataset items (runs over 300 seconds return HTTP 408; start an async run instead).

MCP (AI agents)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "apify": {
      "url": "https://mcp.apify.com?tools=vexaloom-labs/snapchat-spotlight-hashtag-video-extractor",
      "headers": {
        "Authorization": "Bearer <YOUR_APIFY_TOKEN>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Adds this Actor as a tool in an MCP client that takes a remote server URL (Cursor, VS Code, Claude Code) through Apify's hosted MCP server. OAuth sign-in also works without the header. Clients that only start local servers can wrap the URL with npx mcp-remote.

What a run costs

The result rate falls on higher Apify plans. Each figure is the published per-result rate times the number of results.

Cost of Snapchat Spotlight Hashtag Video Extractor results by Apify plan
Apify planPer 1,00010,000 results100,000 results
Free plan$0.99$9.90$99
Starter plan$0.82$8.20$82
Scale plan$0.66$6.60$66
Business plan$0.49$4.90$49
  • Every run also has a start event, charged per GB of memory (minimum one): $0.10 on Free, $0.03 on Business. At its default memory of 4 GB a run starts at $0.40 on Free. Fewer, larger runs keep this small.
  • The Free plan includes $5 of monthly usage (Apify pricing, checked 2026-11-11); at the Free rate that covers at most about 5,050 results, less start events and platform usage.
  • Worked example: 10,000 results in one run on the Free plan cost $10.30 ($9.90 for results + $0.40 start), plus Apify platform usage (compute), billed separately by Apify.
  • Pay per event. Platform usage (compute) is billed by Apify on top of the event prices. Compare other tools in the cost estimator.

Where it fits among Snapchat routes

It ranks 4 of 13 catalogue Actors for Snapchat on the published formula (fields, price, reliability, freshness). Its line is highlighted on the map.

Route diagram for Snapchat dataSnapchat Topic Spotlight Feed & Content Tag Extractor: stops at 5 of the 10 fields shown; Snapchat Explore Search Across Spotlight, Lenses & Places: stops at 5 of the 10 fields shown; Snapchat Spotlight Video Link & Caption Downloader: stops at 5 of the 10 fields shown; Snapchat Spotlight Hashtag Video Extractor: stops at 5 of the 10 fields shown; Other Store tools (6): stops at 9 of the 10 fields shown; Snapchat APIs: limited, field coverage not compared.Snapchatauthorcreated atcaptionviewsurlpostedAtrecordTypesubscriberCountvideo urlerror1234+API

Stops are fields. A ring means the field is in that route's published output schema; no ring means the line passes without it. Bold labels are the core fields for this website, the rest are fields that differ between routes. A white capsule means every data line stops there. The red line is the official API; its field coverage is not compared. A crossed red line means there is no open official API.

Official route: Snapchat APIs

Limited access. Snap develops Login Kit, Bitmoji Kit, Marketing API and other partner products. There is no open general-purpose public content API.

Marketing and partner products have their own commercial terms.

Official documentation

Other Store tools for Snapchat

Reference only, from their public listings.

Other Store tools for Snapchat
ToolFieldsPrice / 1K
Snapchat Profile & Spotlight Scraper69$2.50
Snapchat Spotlight Video Downloader17$1.00
Snapchat Spotlight Scraper · 5,000 Free Videos/Month11$1.00
Snapchat Spotlight Scraper13$1.00
Snapchat Spotlight Scraper–$1.50

What people use it for

  • Collect hashtag videos
  • Analyze video engagement
  • Explore related topics

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Questions people ask

How much does Snapchat Spotlight Hashtag Video Extractor cost?

The published result rate depends on your Apify plan: $0.99 per 1,000 on Free, $0.82 per 1,000 on Starter, $0.66 per 1,000 on Scale, $0.49 per 1,000 on Business. So 10,000 results cost about $9.90 on the Free plan and $4.90 on Business, plus a start fee of $0.10 per run per GB of memory on Free. Platform usage is billed separately.

What data does Snapchat Spotlight Hashtag Video Extractor return?

Its published output schema lists 61 fields: snap_id, source_type, creator_username, description, view_count, like_count, share_count, comment_count, duration_seconds, searched_hashtag, snap_url, record_type, and 49 more. A listed field is not guaranteed to be filled in every row.

What input does Snapchat Spotlight Hashtag Video Extractor need?

No input is strictly required; the defaults run as is. Common settings: mode, hashtags, resultsPerHashtag, includeVideoUrls, includeRelatedTopics, includeLlmMetadata.

What are the alternatives to Snapchat Spotlight Hashtag Video Extractor for Snapchat?

13 catalogue Actors cover Snapchat. Close alternatives: Snapchat Topic Spotlight Feed & Content Tag Extractor; Snapchat Explore Search Across Spotlight, Lenses & Places; Snapchat Spotlight Video Link & Caption Downloader. The Snapchat page compares all of them field by field.

How do I run Snapchat Spotlight Hashtag Video Extractor from Python or the API?

Use the Apify API client: in Python, ApifyClient(token).actor("vexaloom-labs/snapchat-spotlight-hashtag-video-extractor").call(run_input=...), then read the run's default dataset (run.default_dataset_id); in JavaScript the same call is client.actor("vexaloom-labs/snapchat-spotlight-hashtag-video-extractor").call(input). Without a client, POST the input JSON to https://api.apify.com/v2/actors/vexaloom-labs~snapchat-spotlight-hashtag-video-extractor/run-sync-get-dataset-items with your API token. Ready-to-paste code with the example input is on this page.

Sources

Actor updated 2026-11-05 Data synced 2026-11-12
Cite this page

Scraper Finder. "Snapchat Spotlight Hashtag Video Extractor." https://scraperfinder.com/catalogue/snapchat-spotlight-hashtag-video-extractor/ (data checked 2026-11-12).

Run Snapchat Spotlight Hashtag Video Extractor

$0.99 per 1,000 results. Paste the example input above, set your Snapchat query, then export the dataset. Still choosing? Compare every Snapchat route.

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