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Brave Search API

The Brave Search API offers developers the ability to integrate independent, privacy-respecting search capabilities into applications, returning structured search results in JSON format.

Developed by Brave

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99.98%Uptime
290msLatency
90Stars
API KeyAuth
NoCredit Card
RESTStyle
v1Version
API Endpoints

Reference for available routes, request structures, and live examples.

Perform web search using Brave Search

Full Endpoint URL
https://api.search.brave.com/res/v1/web/search
Implementation Example
curl -X GET 'https://api.search.brave.com/res/v1/web/search' \
  -H 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY'
Request Payload
{
  "q": "restful APIs",
  "count": 10
}
Expected Response
{
  "web": {
    "results": [
      {
        "url": "https://example.com",
        "title": "RESTful API Design"
      }
    ]
  }
}
Version:v1
Limit:2,000 queries/month (free tier)
Real-World Applications
  • Embedding fast, privacy-first search in web/mobile appsOptimized Capability
  • Powering SEO analytics tools with independent SERP dataOptimized Capability
  • Creating unbiased knowledge base or site search functionalityOptimized Capability
  • Replacing Google Custom Search for privacy-sensitive projectsOptimized Capability
  • Building competitor intelligence dashboardsOptimized Capability
Advantages
  • ✓ Does not rely on Google or Bing indexes – truly independent results
  • ✓ Strong privacy, no user tracking or data collection
  • ✓ Structured SERP data (web, news, images) in developer-friendly JSON
  • ✓ Simple REST interface and straightforward authentication
  • ✓ Generous free tier for prototyping and small apps
Limitations
  • ✗ May have less extensive coverage than Google/Bing for rare queries
  • ✗ No AI-powered features out-of-the-box (e.g., summarization)
  • ✗ Currently limited to REST API – no official GraphQL support
  • ✗ Fewer SDKs/examples than major competitors
  • ✗ Rate limits on free tier may be restrictive for high-traffic apps

FAQs

API Specifications

v1
Pricing Model
Freemium (pay-as-you-go after free tier)
Credit Card
Not Required
Response Formats
JSON
Supported Languages
7 Languages
SDK Support
REST Only
Time to Hello World

Under 10 minutes

Rate Limit

1000 requests/day (free tier); up to 500,000 per month (paid)

Free Tier Usage

Up to 1,000 queries/day and 30,000/month free; additional requests require paid plan.

Use Case: Best For

Developers wanting privacy-centric, ad-free search features for apps or tools

Not Recommended For

Search products requiring enterprise scale or ultra-broad international coverage

Resources

Documentation Official Website Source Code Pricing Details Postman Collection
#search-engine#web-search#ai-training

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