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)
- Free tier, no credit card
- Structured JSON
- Real-time results
Also available on RapidAPI
[
{
"id": "aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cueW91dHViZS5jb20vc2hvcnRzL0JXdW5TeDVLc2tB",
"title": "Funny Cat Struggles to Choose Between Two Different Treats",
"image_url": "https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT4ebKX2kxOX3-Lo…",
"video_url": "https://www.youtube.com/shorts/BWunSx5KskA",
"channel_name": "The Pet Collective",
"source": "YouTube",
"aspect_ratio": 0.5625,
"position": 1,
"rank": 1
},
{
"id": "aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cudGlrdG9rLmNvbS9AcGhhbnRoYXZvbmdyaXN1Z2wvdmlkZW8vNzUzN…",
"title": "Cat vs catnip #cat #catsoftiktok #funny #pets #funnyvideo ...",
"image_url": "https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRsWzmZDuL9kArnK…",
"video_url": "https://www.tiktok.com/@phanthavongrisugl/video/7536124493199199519",
"channel_name": "phanthavongrisugl",
"source": "TikTok",
"aspect_ratio": 0.5625,
"position": 2,
"rank": 2
},
…
]Data samples
What the Real-Time Shorts Search API returns
Real responses for each kind of object the API provides. Pick an object type to inspect its fields.
[
{
"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
},
{
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"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 and capabilities
What the Real-Time Shorts Search API supports out of the box.
- 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.
Docs and code
Integrate in minutes, in any language
Full reference in the API docs, and a live playground on the developer portal. Code samples for cURL, Python, Node.js, PHP, Go, Java, C# and more.
import requests
headers = {
"x-api-key": "YOUR_API_KEY"
}
response = requests.request(
'GET',
'https://api.openwebninja.com/realtime-shorts-search/search',
params={"query":"funny cat"},
headers=headers
)Why this API
Why teams choose the OpenWeb Ninja Real-Time Shorts Search API
We keep it fast and reliable every day, and we keep adding what customers ask for.
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).
Pricing
Simple plans, free to start
Every plan uses the same endpoints and data. Need a custom volume, a higher rate limit, a hard cap or an SLA? Talk to us.
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Do you offer higher tier or higher volume plans?
Yes, please contact us in case you need a higher tier / volume plan and we'll be happy to offer a discounted plan, tailored to your needs.
How can I subscribe to the Real-Time Shorts Search API?
Click "Try for Free" or "Connect on RapidAPI" above.
How does the Real-Time Shorts Search API achieve such great speed and scale?
Our highly developed scraping technology and infrastructure, in addition to our team expertise allow us to provide you with this super speedy and scalable short video search API.
What platforms does the API search for short videos?
The API searches across Google, YouTube Shorts, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and other major short video platforms to provide comprehensive results.
What is the maximum number of short video search results returned by the API?
The API returns up to 100 short video results per query, including metadata like title, duration, platform, views, and engagement metrics.
What is the maximum RPS/QPS (requests/queries per seconds) supported by the Real-Time Shorts Search API?
We support any rate you may require, in case you need a higher rate than the default ones allowed for the standard plans, please contact us and we'll be happy to increase it for you.
What is the typical API response time?
The API response time depends on the endpoint and parameters used and varies between 0.5s and 4s.
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