Real-Time Shorts Search API

Fast and Reliable Short Video Searches on Google and Across the Web in Real-Time (YouTube Shorts, TikTok, and Instagram Reels)

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API Data Samples

Response data samples of the different kinds of objects the API provides

Short Video Search Result

[
    {
        "id": "aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cueW91dHViZS5jb20vc2hvcnRzL0JXdW5TeDVLc2tB",
        "title": "Funny Cat Struggles to Choose Between Two Different Treats",
        "image_url": "https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT4ebKX2kxOX3-LoaNKhugni2WwvhFQCZgguUP8wF3n_6EiZw&s=10",
        "video_url": "https://www.youtube.com/shorts/BWunSx5KskA",
        "channel_name": "The Pet Collective",
        "source": "YouTube",
        "aspect_ratio": 0.5625,
        "position": 1,
        "rank": 1
    },
    {
        "id": "aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cudGlrdG9rLmNvbS9AcGhhbnRoYXZvbmdyaXN1Z2wvdmlkZW8vNzUzNjEyNDQ5MzE5OTE5OTUxOQ==",
        "title": "Cat vs catnip #cat #catsoftiktok #funny #pets #funnyvideo ...",
        "image_url": "https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRsWzmZDuL9kArnKkmsGnPBTT7mqIAOFdyIur-rKqn_6-IM7A&s=10",
        "video_url": "https://www.tiktok.com/@phanthavongrisugl/video/7536124493199199519",
        "channel_name": "phanthavongrisugl",
        "source": "TikTok",
        "aspect_ratio": 0.5625,
        "position": 2,
        "rank": 2
    },
    {
        "id": "aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaW5zdGFncmFtLmNvbS9yZWVsL0RNZDFBMUh6OWQxLw==",
        "title": "He'll make sure I never forget it #funny #cat #family #cute ...",
        "image_url": "https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQR4rcJAkOtDleZCyGOmmDdy3TaAmyQOaK8lKbmmJci66KwkQ&s=10",
        "video_url": "https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMd1A1Hz9d1/",
        "channel_name": "dontstopmeowing",
        "source": "Instagram",
        "aspect_ratio": 0.5625,
        "position": 3,
        "rank": 3
    },
    {
        "id": "aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cudGlrdG9rLmNvbS9AZnVubnljYXRzMGZ0aWt0b2svdmlkZW8vNzQ4Njg4MjA2NDIxODczNzk1MD9sYW5nPWVu",
        "title": "Funny Fat Cats Compilation: Cute and Chunky Moments",
        "image_url": "https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTkjwr30ziAsug3WERvSONOj-p4A_xZVVNWF3CJ1m88EPUSTw&s=10",
        "video_url": "https://www.tiktok.com/@funnycats0ftiktok/video/7486882064218737950?lang=en",
        "channel_name": "funnycats0ftiktok",
        "source": "TikTok",
        "aspect_ratio": 0.5625,
        "position": 4,
        "rank": 4
    },
    {
        "id": "aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cueW91dHViZS5jb20vc2hvcnRzL0FHNWJfdDVRTjNn",
        "title": "Cats Cats Cats! | Funny Cat Videos",
        "image_url": "https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQAPeJjPpDFOW6v4QUtVIiRHDDdP9bqRFm1RYqPtNhj3Ex3GQ&s=10",
        "video_url": "https://www.youtube.com/shorts/AG5b_t5QN3g",
        "channel_name": "The Pet Collective",
        "source": "YouTube",
        "aspect_ratio": 0.5625,
        "position": 5,
        "rank": 5
    },
    {
        "id": "aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cucmVkZGl0LmNvbS9yL2NhdHMvY29tbWVudHMvMWwzMHpwaC9hX2Z1bl9saXR0bGVfY2F0X2NvbXBpbGF0aW9uX3ZpZGVvX2Zvcl95b3VyLw==",
        "title": "A fun little cat compilation video for your viewing enjoyment ...",
        "image_url": "https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSVKLphNB_x8oWJDSngvDzwMAouMzbxoDFEE0V7QrtylrNCNQ&s=10",
        "video_url": "https://www.reddit.com/r/cats/comments/1l30zph/a_fun_little_cat_compilation_video_for_your/",
        "channel_name": "r/cats",
        "source": "Reddit",
        "aspect_ratio": 0.5625,
        "position": 6,
        "rank": 6
    },
    {
        "id": "aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cudGlrdG9rLmNvbS9AbG92ZWNhdC4wMzM4L3ZpZGVvLzc1MjU3NTY3OTQ1MjI2ODQ2ODU=",
        "title": "Cat:are you ready 😼😼#funnyvideos #pet #fyp #cute #foyou ...",
        "image_url": "https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTY0RcBBALBypo1WVg7N5O4GUUSWR8rSGAl9lK7wpbJ1SznRA&s=10",
        "video_url": "https://www.tiktok.com/@lovecat.0338/video/7525756794522684685",
        "channel_name": "lovecat.0338",
        "source": "TikTok",
        "aspect_ratio": 0.5625,
        "position": 7,
        "rank": 7
    },
    {
        "id": "aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZmFjZWJvb2suY29tL3RoZWNhdGJ1dGxlci5jby51ay92aWRlb3MvZnVubnktY2F0cy10by1icmlnaHRlbi15b3VyLWRheS0vMTk0MjIxNzgxMjgwOTY4Ni8=",
        "title": "Funny cats to brighten your day! 😺 | The Cat Butler - UK",
        "image_url": "https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSGPxImpxPD8vM_OxaPkRLOMX8-lo9Z9DN_ETqjWCfEdJ2Xbw&s=10",
        "video_url": "https://www.facebook.com/thecatbutler.co.uk/videos/funny-cats-to-brighten-your-day-/1942217812809686/",
        "channel_name": "The Cat Butler - UK",
        "source": "Facebook",
        "aspect_ratio": 0.5625,
        "position": 8,
        "rank": 8
    },
    {
        "id": "aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cueW91dHViZS5jb20vd2F0Y2g/dj1ZdkpTeTNJS082QSZwcD0wZ2NKQ2RnQW83VnFONXRE",
        "title": "Adorable Kittens! | Hilarious Cat Videos",
        "image_url": "https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR7nl_BnQL1HuDdeGwAQsZ5C1ZOFFLRMfonjN1wp34W-7I38w&s=10",
        "video_url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvJSy3IKO6A&pp=0gcJCdgAo7VqN5tD",
        "channel_name": "The Pet Collective",
        "source": "YouTube",
        "aspect_ratio": 0.5625,
        "position": 9,
        "rank": 9
    },
    {
        "id": "aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cueW91dHViZS5jb20vc2hvcnRzLzlBaklZUm9XN1c4",
        "title": "The FUNNIEST Cat Videos of 2024!",
        "image_url": "https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSB_rth9sEwKN-S6zE8b_ETPg7sqMvvZxB6GFuXkNKJKWB_vw&s=10",
        "video_url": "https://www.youtube.com/shorts/9AjIYRoW7W8",
        "channel_name": "The Pet Collective",
        "source": "YouTube",
        "aspect_ratio": 0.5625,
        "position": 10,
        "rank": 10
    }
]

Key Features & Capabilities

The main features and capabilities supported by the API

  • Search and retrieve short video results from Google, YouTube Shorts, TikTok, and Instagram Reels.
  • Support for localized short video search results (region / country support).
  • Extensive filtering support, including platform, duration, date, engagement metrics, and more.
  • Real-time data from multiple short video platforms for comprehensive coverage.

API Docs & Code Examples

Please find our API docs and try the API on the RapidAPI Playground. Code samples are available for all language and frameworks - JavaScript / Node.js, Python, Java, Ruby, cURL, and more:

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Why Use OpenWeb Ninja Real-Time Shorts Search API?

To provide you with top quality API, we work hard every day keeping it fast and reliable while contantly taking user feedback and looking to add new capabilities and features.

Comprehensive

Use the API's extensive search capabilities to discover short videos across multiple platforms including YouTube Shorts, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and more.

Reliable

Leverage our advanced scraping technology & infrastructure to consistently and reliably access the short video data you need.

Lightning Fast

Get short video search results from multiple platforms within seconds or less, keeping your operation fast and smooth.

Scalable

Benefit from our scalable infrastructure to get short video data in any volume and rate you require, without compromising on performance.

Real-Time Data

Get the most current short video content available across platforms, ensuring your information is always up-to-date and relevant.

Free Tier

Start with our generous free tier for easy testing and integration (no credit card required).

Plans and Pricing

If the plans below do not meet your needs, please contact us for a custom pricing plan.

Free

$0/mo

100
Requests / Month
Hard limit

Rate Limit
1000 requests per hour

Pro

$25/mo

10,000
Requests / Month
+ $0.003 per additional

Rate Limit
10 requests per second

Ultra

$75/mo

50,000
Requests / Month
+ $0.002 per additional

Rate Limit
20 requests per second

Mega

$150/mo

200,000
Requests / Month
+ $0.001 per additional

Rate Limit
30 requests per second

FAQ

Most common questions and answers

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