Track monthly trending topics with Exploding Topics and n8n Data Tables
VerifiedFetches monthly trending topics via HTTP and stores them in n8n Data Tables.
What this workflow does
The workflow runs on a schedule, retrieves trending topics through an HTTP call to the Exploding Topics API, formats key fields, and upserts rows into an n8n Data Table.
It is intended for ecommerce teams that need to maintain an updated record of emerging keywords without manual imports.
Who is this for?
Content marketers, SEO specialists, and research teams who need regular updates on emerging search trends without manual tracking.
What problem it solves
Manually pulling and organizing trending topics each month is repetitive and risks duplicate entries. This workflow automates fetching from Exploding Topics and stores results cleanly in an n8n Data Table.
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What it automates
Monthly content planning
Fetch fresh trends at the start of each month to update a content calendar with rising keywords and categories.
Trend monitoring dashboard
Maintain a living table of topics with growth metrics that can be queried or exported for reports.
Competitive research log
Track how specific categories evolve over time by storing normalized data for later analysis.
How the workflow works
The 2 nodes in this automation, in order.
- 1HTTP RequesthttpRequest
- 2Codecode
Apps & integrations used
How to set up Track monthly trending topics with Exploding Topics and n8n Data Tables
- 1Add a Schedule trigger node and set it to run once per month.
- 2Add a Set node to define Exploding Topics API parameters including your key, category, timeframe, sort, and limit.
- 3Add an HTTP Request node pointing to the Exploding Topics /topics endpoint using the parameters from the Set node.
- 4Add a node to parse the response and map fields into rows containing keyword, description, categories, search_volume, growth_12m, trend_url, and date_added.
- 5Connect an n8n Data Table node and configure it to upsert rows, matching on the path field.
- 6Replace the placeholder YOUR_EXPLODING_TOPICS_API_KEY with your Pro API key and test the workflow.
How to customize this workflow
- →Change the Schedule trigger interval to weekly or daily.
- →Edit the Set node to adjust category, sort order, or result limit.
- →Add a filter node after the HTTP Request to keep only topics above a chosen growth threshold.
- →Expand the Data Table columns if you want to store additional fields from the API response.
Track monthly trending topics with Exploding Topics and n8n Data Tables: pros & cons
Pros
- +Prevents duplicate rows via path-based upsert
- +Runs hands-free on a monthly schedule
- +Stores structured data ready for querying inside n8n
- +Beginner-friendly with only HTTP Request and built-in nodes
Cons
- –Requires a paid Exploding Topics Pro API key
- –Only fetches data; no built-in analysis or alerts
- –Data Table schema must be prepared in advance
Frequently asked questions
It runs monthly, calls the Exploding Topics API, formats the results, and upserts them into an n8n Data Table to avoid duplicates.
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