
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)
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:

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
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FAQ
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