How to Pull Real-Time Data From a Website Into Google Sheets

Author(s): Shauvik Kumar

Originally published on Towards AI.

“The goal is to turn data into information, and information into insight.”
— Carly Fiorina, former CEO of Hewlett-Packard

There’s something magical about seeing live data stream into your Google Sheet — stocks updating per minute, weather changing by the hour, or sports scores refreshing faster than you can hit refresh. If you’re a digital creator, business owner, or just a productivity geek, learning to pull real-time website data into Google Sheets is a superpower that can save you hours and unlock endless creative workflows.

This article provides a comprehensive guide on how to pull real-time data from websites into Google Sheets, exploring various methods like using built-in Google functions, Google Apps Script for dynamic sites, and Python for advanced scraping. Each method is explained with practical examples and common use cases, enabling users to automate data retrieval for enhanced productivity and analysis.

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