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Brave Search API

The Brave Search API enables developers to integrate independent, privacy-respecting search capabilities into applications, providing structured search results in JSON format.

Developed by Brave

Live API
99.90%Uptime
300msLatency
1.2kStars
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
  • Building custom search engines that prioritize user privacy.Optimized Capability
  • Creating SEO tools to analyze and enhance online content.Optimized Capability
  • Integrating unbiased search into knowledge applications or productivity tools.Optimized Capability
  • Developing white-label search solutions for various platforms.Optimized Capability
  • Embedding privacy-first search in browser extensions and mobile apps.Optimized Capability
Advantages
  • ✓ Independent from major search providers, ensuring unbiased results.
  • ✓ Strong focus on user privacy and no ad tracking.
  • ✓ Simple RESTful API with JSON responses for easy integration.
  • ✓ Multiple search types supported: web, news, images.
Limitations
  • ✗ Currently limited SDK availability; mainly REST API usage.
  • ✗ No official GraphQL or SOAP support.
  • ✗ Lack of detailed public rate limit documentation.
  • ✗ Free tier has limited requests which may not suit heavy usage.

FAQs

API Specifications

v1
Pricing Model
Tiered pricing based on monthly request volume.
Credit Card
Not Required
Response Formats
JSON
Supported Languages
6 Languages
SDK Support
REST Only
Time to Hello World

Less than 10 minutes to obtain API key and make first request.

Rate Limit

1000 requests per minute

Free Tier Usage

Up to 500 free requests per month with access to all endpoints.

Use Case: Best For

Developers looking to integrate private, unbiased search features without relying on mainstream search engines.

Not Recommended For

Applications requiring extremely high volume search requests or advanced AI-powered search functionalities.

Resources

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

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