How to use Baidu snapshots to efficiently obtain hot topics on the entire network in the past 10 days
In the era of information explosion, quickly capturing hot content across the entire network is crucial for self-media, marketers or ordinary netizens. Baidu Snapshot, as a search engine cache function, not only helps access deleted or updated web pages, but also becomes an efficient tool for tracking hot spots. This article will combine the hot topic data of the past 10 days to explain in detail how to mine hot content through Baidu snapshots.
1. The core role of Baidu snapshots

Baidu snapshot is a search engine’s cache backup of web pages. Its core values include:
| Function | Application scenarios |
|---|---|
| Visit invalid page | View historical content when the original webpage is deleted or the server crashes |
| Compare content updates | Analyze the evolution of public opinion on hot events |
| Improve loading speed | Jump directly to plain text mode to avoid advertising interference |
2. Top 5 hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days
According to statistics from Baidu Index, Weibo Hot Search and other platforms, recent hot topics are as follows:
| Ranking | topic | heat index | Main platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OpenAI releases GPT-4o model | 9,850,000 | Zhihu/Weibo |
| 2 | 618 e-commerce promotion pre-sale data | 7,620,000 | Douyin/Taobao |
| 3 | Guide to filling in the college entrance examination application form | 6,930,000 | Baidu/Xiaohongshu |
| 4 | "Singer 2024" live broadcast controversy | 5,410,000 | Station B/Douban |
| 5 | New developments in Japan’s nuclear wastewater discharge into the sea | 4,880,000 | Headlines/WeChat |
3. Practical steps for tracking hot spots using Baidu snapshots
1.keyword search: Enter "site:domain name + hot keyword" (such as "site:weibo.com GPT-4o") in Baidu to filter the content of the specified platform
2.call snapshot: On the search results page, click the "Baidu Snapshot" button on the right side of the title
3.time filter: Use the advanced search command "past 10 days" (eg: GPT-4o after:2024-05-20)
4.Data comparison: View modification records of the same page at different times through multiple snapshots
4. Advanced skills of Baidu snapshots
| Skills | Specific operations | Applicable scenarios |
|---|---|---|
| Snapshot comparison tool | Use plug-ins such as ChangeTiger to compare version differences | Public opinion monitoring |
| API interface call | Obtain structured snapshot data through Baidu open platform | Batch analysis |
| Block out distracting elements | Add the "&strip=1" parameter after the snapshot URL | Efficient reading |
5. Things to note
1. Some dynamic content (such as comment areas) may not be displayed in snapshots
2. Commercially sensitive information may be temporarily blocked from the snapshot function
3. It is recommended to combine cross-validation with multiple tools such as Web Archive
Through the above method, users can quickly establish a hotspot tracking system. Taking the recent release of GPT-4o as an example, by comparing the technical blog snapshots on May 20 and May 25, we can clearly find the details of OpenAI’s adjustment of the model parameter description. This kind of in-depth information is often ignored in conventional reports.
Mastering Baidu snapshot skills is equivalent to having an Internet time machine. Whether it is hot spot tracking, competitive product analysis or academic research, it can significantly improve the efficiency of information acquisition.
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