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Serper API

The Serper API offers developers a free and efficient way to access structured Google search results, including SERP data suitable for various applications.

Developed by Serper

Live API
99.90%Uptime
500msLatency
0Stars
API KeyAuth
NoCredit Card
RESTStyle
v1Version
API Endpoints

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

Perform search using Serper

Full Endpoint URL
https://serper.dev/search
Implementation Example
curl -X POST 'https://serper.dev/search' \
  -H 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY'
Request Payload
{
  "q": "restful APIs",
  "num": 10
}
Expected Response
{
  "organic": [
    {
      "title": "RESTful API Design"
    }
  ],
  "searchParameters": {
    "q": "restful APIs"
  }
}
Version:v1
Limit:2,500 requests/month (free tier)
Real-World Applications
  • Building SEO keyword tracking dashboardsOptimized Capability
  • Market research tools for monitoring competitorsOptimized Capability
  • Extracting Google SERP data for data analysisOptimized Capability
  • Embedding dynamic search snippets in web appsOptimized Capability
  • Creating custom competitive intelligence platformsOptimized Capability
Advantages
  • ✓ No manual scraping or risk of IP ban from Google
  • ✓ Fast and reliable with high uptime
  • ✓ Well-structured, developer-friendly JSON output
  • ✓ Supports retrieval of organic, news, images, and featured results
Limitations
  • ✗ No access to Google Ads or Shopping results
  • ✗ Dependent on Serper's ongoing API maintenance
  • ✗ Free tier has daily request limits
  • ✗ No official open-source SDKs provided

FAQs

API Specifications

v1
Pricing Model
Pay-as-you-go, tiered monthly plans
Credit Card
Not Required
Response Formats
JSON
Supported Languages
8 Languages
SDK Support
REST Only
Time to Hello World

Less than 10 minutes

Rate Limit

1000 requests/day (free tier), higher on paid plans

Free Tier Usage

1000 requests/month included with free plan

Use Case: Best For

SEO platforms, research tools, data-driven dashboards, and automation scripts needing Google SERP data

Not Recommended For

Apps requiring real-time, unlimited, or bulk scraping; accessing non-search Google services

Resources

Documentation Official Website Pricing Details Postman Collection
#google-search#serp-data#seo-tools#serper

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