Wikipedia Data Scraper
Need to scrape data from Wikipedia? This professional-grade scraper handles it in minutes — no coding, no complex setup, no expensive Wikidata subscription required.
What this scraper does
- Scrape data from Wikipedia at scale (1 to 100,000+ records per run)
- Bulk URL or query input — no manual scraping, no CAPTCHAs
- Structured JSON / CSV / Excel output ready for your CRM, BI tool, or pipeline
- Free tier — start scraping Wikipedia data without a credit card
- Drop-in replacement for Wikidata — significantly cheaper, faster setup
Use cases
Lead generation
Build prospect lists from Wikipedia for outbound sales, recruiting, or partnerships.
Market research
Track competitors and trends across Wikipedia data at scale.
Data enrichment
Append fresh data to your existing CRM or database — automated.
Why use this instead of Wikidata?
Wikidata costs $99-$499/month with annual contracts. This Wikipedia data scraper costs $0 to start, runs on Apify infrastructure (production-grade, used by 50,000+ developers), and outputs the same data quality.
| Wikidata | This scraper | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | $99-$499/mo | Pay-per-use |
| Free tier | 14-day trial | Forever free |
| Setup time | 30+ min | < 1 min |
| Output format | CSV only | JSON, CSV, Excel |
FAQ
How do I scrape Wikipedia data?
Click "Try Free" above. Open the scraper on Apify, paste your input (URLs or queries), click run. Results download as JSON or CSV in seconds.
Is the Wikipedia scraper free?
Yes — there is a forever-free tier. No credit card required to start. Pay only when you exceed the free quota.
Is scraping Wikipedia legal?
Scraping public data is generally legal in most jurisdictions, including under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act after the 2022 hiQ Labs v. LinkedIn ruling. Always review the target site's Terms of Service for your specific use case.
Can I get Wikipedia data via API?
Yes. The scraper exposes a REST API — POST your input, GET your dataset. Webhooks supported. Authentication via Apify token.
What's the difference vs Wikidata?
This scraper is pay-per-use (no monthly minimum), runs on Apify (50K+ devs), and outputs more formats (JSON / CSV / Excel). Wikidata typically requires annual contracts.
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