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SerpAPI

SerpAPI provides structured search engine results for integration into applications, facilitating SEO analytics, keyword tracking, and market research.

Developed by SerpApi, LLC

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99.95%Uptime
2340msLatency
720Stars
API KeyAuth
NoCredit Card
RESTStyle
v1Version
API Endpoints

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

Perform web search using SerpAPI

Full Endpoint URL
https://serpapi.com/v1/search
Implementation Example
curl -X GET 'https://serpapi.com/v1/search' \
  -H 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY'
Request Payload
{
  "q": "restful APIs",
  "engine": "google"
}
Expected Response
{
  "organic_results": [
    {
      "link": "https://example.com",
      "title": "RESTful API Design"
    }
  ]
}
Version:v1
Limit:100 searches/month (free tier)
Real-World Applications
  • Automated SEO keyword ranking monitoringOptimized Capability
  • Competitor SERP tracking and alertsOptimized Capability
  • Market research dashboards with real-time query insightsOptimized Capability
  • Content recommendation engines based on current SERP trendsOptimized Capability
  • AI agents retrieving search results for answer generationOptimized Capability
Advantages
  • ✓ High‑quality structured results across multiple engines
  • ✓ Handles CAPTCHAs and proxying transparently
  • ✓ Global geolocation accuracy via location parameter
  • ✓ Rich set of SDKs for major languages
Limitations
  • ✗ Relatively expensive at scale (~$15 CPM)
  • ✗ Free tier is low (250 searches/month)
  • ✗ Rate limits can be tight for high‑volume use
  • ✗ No XML or other format support besides JSON

FAQs

API Specifications

v1
Pricing Model
Tiered monthly subscription plus overage (Starter, Developer, Production, Big Data, Enterprise)
Credit Card
Not Required
Response Formats
JSON
Supported Languages
7 Languages
SDK Support
Python, JavaScript (Node.js), Java, Ruby, Go, PHP
Time to Hello World

minutes (signup + API key), hours for initial integration with SDK

Rate Limit

e.g. 50 searches/hour (free), 1,000/hour on Developer plan

Free Tier Usage

250 searches/month, 50 searches/hour throughput

Use Case: Best For

Developers building SEO tools, dashboards, automation agents needing real‑time SERP data

Not Recommended For

Ultra high‑volume use without enterprise contract; workflows needing XML or low‑cost bulk scraping

Resources

Documentation Official Website Source Code Pricing Details Postman Collection
#serp-data#seo-analysis#market-research

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