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Stocktwits Trending Symbols Scraper
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Collects Stocktwits trending symbols and returns each one as a flat row with rank, ticker, watch count, and sector. Filter by comma-separated tickers and set a maximum symbol count.
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Overview
Stocktwits Trending Symbols Scraper
Scrape Stocktwits trending symbols in real time, filtered by ticker or collected all at once. Every symbol comes with its rank, watch count, and sector. No login or API key. Export to CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML.
Stocktwits trending symbols show you which tickers the crowd is watching right now, but the site has no public API for them. This Actor reads the trending page directly, lets you filter by a comma-separated list of tickers like AAPL,TSLA, and returns each symbol as a flat row. You control how many symbols to collect, up to a million per run.
| Who uses it | What they scrape Stocktwits for |
|---|---|
| Day traders | Spot which stocks are gaining attention before the open. |
| Quantitative analysts | Feed a watchlist of trending tickers into a backtesting pipeline. |
| Fintech product managers | Power a market-mood widget with live trending symbols. |
| Crypto traders | Track which crypto tickers are surging in discussion volume. |
What it does
This Actor collects Stocktwits trending symbols and returns each one as a flat row with its rank, ticker, watch count, and sector.
- 📋 All trending symbols: collect every symbol on the Stocktwits trending page in one run.
- 🎯 Ticker filter: supply a comma-separated list of symbols and return only those that are trending.
- 🔢 Volume control: set a maximum number of symbols to cap the dataset size.
Results export to CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML, or straight from the API.
What you can do with Stocktwits data
📈 Build a pre-market watchlist.
A day trader runs the Actor 30 minutes before the open, filters for a handful of tickers, and loads the trending symbols into a scanner to prioritize trades.
🤖 Feed a sentiment pipeline.
A quant collects all trending symbols every hour, then passes the tickers to a sentiment scraper to measure crowd mood at scale.
📊 Power a market dashboard.
A fintech startup runs the Actor every 15 minutes and displays the top 20 trending symbols in a web dashboard for their users.
🪙 Monitor crypto hype cycles.
A crypto trader filters for BTC, ETH, and SOL every hour to see when discussion volume spikes and a move may follow.
Why choose this scraper
| What you get | |
|---|---|
| No API key | Reads the public trending page directly, no registration or OAuth. |
| Real-time data | Returns the symbols that are trending at the moment you run the Actor. |
| Fixed schema | Every row has the same fields: rank, ticker, watch count, and sector. |
| Flexible output | Export to CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML for any downstream tool. |
How it compares
This Actor focuses on the trending symbols list, while the competitors below also scrape posts and sentiment from Stocktwits.
| Feature | ParseForge | Stocktwits Scraper | Stocktwits Sentiment Scraper | StockTwits Scraper |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trending symbols only | Yes | Not listed | Not listed | Yes |
| Ticker filter | Yes | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Full post body text | No | Yes | Not listed | Yes |
| Bullish/bearish sentiment | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| No API key required | Yes | Yes | Not listed | Yes |
Configure the run
Drive the Actor with an optional comma-separated ticker filter and a maximum symbol count, so only the symbols you care about reach your dataset. The Input tab lists every parameter.
A first run with the defaults:
{
"maxItems": 10
}
A larger pull:
{
"maxItems": 200
}
Pricing
Pay-per-result: $0.0085 per result collected. You pay only for the results written to your dataset.
| Results collected | Approximate cost |
|---|---|
| 100 results | $0.85 |
| 1,000 results | $8.50 |
| 10,000 results | $85.00 |
New Apify accounts start with $5 in free credit.
Free users
Free-plan runs return up to 10 results as a preview. Upgrade your Apify plan to collect up to 1,000,000 results per run.
Run it
- Create a free Apify account with $5 in credit.
- Open the Stocktwits Trending Symbols Scraper.
- Set your inputs and any filters, then click Start.
- Export the results as CSV, Excel, JSON, or XML from the Dataset tab.
Run it programmatically through the Apify API (run-sync-get-dataset-items) or the ApifyClient for JavaScript and Python.
Use with AI agents (MCP)
Give an AI agent live access to Stocktwits through the Model Context Protocol. Add the Actor to Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client:
claude mcp add --transport http apify "https://mcp.apify.com?tools=parseforge/stocktwits-trending-symbols-scraper"
Then prompt it in plain language to run the scraper and read back the results.
Troubleshooting
Why am I getting fewer symbols than I requested?
The Stocktwits trending page may show fewer symbols than your maxItems value at that moment. The Actor returns whatever is available. Try running again later when more symbols are trending.
Why did my ticker filter return no results?
The tickers you entered may not be on the trending page right now. Check the spelling and try again later, or remove the filter to see all trending symbols.
The run failed with a timeout.
A temporary network issue or a slow response from Stocktwits can cause a timeout. Increase the run timeout in your Actor settings and retry.
I see a 403 or blocked error.
Stocktwits may be blocking the datacenter IP. Try running the Actor with a residential proxy or a different IP geolocation in the proxy settings.
FAQ
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Do I need a Stocktwits account or API key? | No. The Actor reads the public trending page, so no login, API key, or OAuth is required. |
| How many symbols can I collect in one run? | You set the maximum with the maxItems field. The default is 10, and the hard upper limit is 1,000,000. |
| Can I get only specific tickers? | Yes. Use the symbol filter field and enter a comma-separated list like AAPL,TSLA,NVDA. The Actor will return only those tickers if they appear on the trending page. |
| What fields does each row contain? | Each row includes the symbol’s rank, ticker, watch count, and sector. The exact field list is shown in the sample output on this page. |
| How often does the trending data update? | Stocktwits updates its trending page continuously. Run the Actor on a schedule to capture changes as they happen. |
| Can I export the data to Google Sheets? | Yes. Export your run to CSV and import it into Google Sheets, or use an Apify integration to send the data directly. |
| Does this Actor scrape posts or sentiment? | No. This Actor collects only the trending symbols list. For posts and sentiment, see the related actors below. |
| Is there a rate limit? | The Actor reads the page efficiently, but very frequent runs may trigger Stocktwits rate limiting. A schedule of once per minute or slower is safe. |
| What happens if I leave the symbol filter empty? | The Actor returns every symbol currently on the Stocktwits trending page, up to the maximum you set. |
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🆘 Need help? Email parseforge@protonmail.com with your run ID, your input, and what you expected.
⚠️ Disclaimer. This Actor is unofficial and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Stocktwits, Inc. It collects only publicly available data. You are responsible for using the collected data in compliance with the source's terms of service and applicable data-protection laws, including GDPR, CCPA, and PIPL. Do not use it to collect personal data unlawfully.
Input
| Field | Type | What it does | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| maxItems | integer | How many symbols to collect per run. | 10 |
| symbolFilter | string | Comma-separated ticker symbols (e.g. AAPL,TSLA). Empty = all trending. | not set |
Pricing
from $7.50 per 1,000 results
| Charged for | What it is | Price each |
|---|---|---|
| result | Single result in the default dataset. | $0.0075 to $0.0085 |
Tiered: the lower figure is the price on a higher Apify plan. Billing and the free credit live on Apify.
API
One POST returns the dataset directly. Same shape for every scraper in the library, so swapping the slug is the only change.
curl -X POST "https://api.apify.com/v2/acts/parseforge~stocktwits-trending-symbols-scraper/run-sync-get-dataset-items?token=$APIFY_TOKEN" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"helloWorld": 123
}' Examples
Input that runs as-is.
{
"helloWorld": 123
} Reviews
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Issues
We build and maintain this scraper, so a problem with it comes to us. Report it on the Apify listing and the thread stays attached to the scraper where the next person can find it: open an issue.
Broken and urgent, or you would rather not post in public? Write to parseforge@protonmail.com and it reaches the people who wrote it.
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