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Quora Questions Spider

Introduction

The Quora Questions Spider is a powerful tool designed to scrape questions from Quora based on specified queries. It efficiently gathers data such as question text, URLs, and metadata, providing valuable insights for various applications.

Features

• Comprehensive Data Extraction: Captures detailed information including question IDs, texts, URLs, number of answers, followers, and more.
• Customizable Queries: Allows users to specify multiple search queries tailored to their needs.
• Flexible Item Limiting: Users can set a maximum number of items to scrape per run or opt for unlimited extraction.
• High Data Quality: Ensures reliable and accurate data collection from Quora.
• User-Friendly Interface: Easy configuration with intuitive input parameters.

Input Parameters Table

Parameter	Type	Required	Description	Example
Queries	array	No	The queries for the spider.	["Cooking", "Travel"]
item_limit	integer	No	Maximum items to scrape per actor run. Set to 0 for no limit.	10

Example Usage

Input JSON

{
  "Queries": ["Cooking"],
  "item_limit": 5
}

Output JSON

[
  {
    "question_id": "UXVlc3Rpb25AMDoxMTg5Nzc5Ng==",
    "question_text": "What is the monthly cost of postpaid number in Nepal Telecom?",
    "question_url": "https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-monthly-cost-of-postpaid-number-in-Nepal-Telecom",
    "num_answers": 3,
    "created_date": null,
    "scraped_at": "2026-05-22T06:42:34.058553+00:00",
    "topic_tags": [],
    "num_followers": 1,
    "last_answered_date": null,
    "actor_id": null,
    "run_id": null
  },
  {
    "question_id": "UXVlc3Rpb25AMDozNTgxMzE1",
    "question_text": "How do I deactivate Nepal Telecom news pack?",
    "question_url": "https://www.quora.com/unanswered/How-do-I-deactivate-Nepal-Telecom-news-pack",
    "num_answers": 0,
    "created_date": null,
    "scraped_at": "2026-05-22T06:42:34.058553+00:00",
    "topic_tags": [],
    "num_followers": 1,
    "last_answered_date": null,
    "actor_id": null,
    "run_id": null
  },
  {
    "question_id": "UXVlc3Rpb25AMDoxNDc4NjY5OA==",
    "question_text": "What is the monthly salary of computer engineer working in Nepal Telecom?",
    "question_url": "https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-monthly-salary-of-computer-engineer-working-in-Nepal-Telecom",
    "num_answers": 2,
    "created_date": null,
    "scraped_at": "2026-05-22T06:42:34.058553+00:00",
    "topic_tags": [],
    "num_followers": 4,
    "last_answered_date": null,
    "actor_id": null,
    "run_id": null
  }
]

Use Cases

• Market Research and Analysis: Gather insights on trending topics and consumer interests.
• Competitive Intelligence: Monitor competitors' questions to understand their focus areas.
• Price Monitoring: Track discussions around pricing strategies in various industries.
• Content Aggregation: Compile relevant questions for content creation or research purposes.
• Academic Research: Use data for studies related to social media trends and user engagement.
• Business Automation: Automate the collection of industry-specific queries for strategic planning.

Installation and Usage

1. Search for "Quora Questions Spider" in the Apify Store.
2. Click "Try for free" or "Run".
3. Configure input parameters as needed.
4. Click "Start" to begin extraction.
5. Monitor progress in the log.
6. Export results in your preferred format (JSON, CSV, Excel).

Output Format

The output is a JSON array of objects, each representing a question with fields such as question_id, question_text, question_url, num_answers, scraped_at, topic_tags, num_followers, and more. This structured format allows for easy integration into data analysis workflows.

Error Handling

The spider includes error handling to manage common issues like network failures or changes in Quora's HTML structure. If an error occurs, it logs detailed information to help diagnose the problem. Users are encouraged to check the log for any errors and adjust their configurations accordingly.

Rate Limiting and Best Practices

To avoid being blocked by Quora, adhere to rate limiting guidelines:

• Implement delays between requests.
• Randomize user-agent strings if possible.
• Respect Quora's terms of service to ensure ethical scraping practices.

Limitations and Considerations

• Rate Limits: Be mindful of Quora's rate limits to prevent IP bans.
• Data Completeness: Some data fields may be null or unavailable due to changes in Quora's page structure.
• Legal Compliance: Ensure compliance with legal requirements regarding web scraping and data usage.

Support

For custom/simplified outputs or bug reports, please contact:

• Email: support@getdataforme.com
• Subject line: "custom support"
• Contact form: Contact Us

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