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Serper API

The Serper API provides developers with free real-time access to structured Google search results, suitable for SEO tools, market research, and content automation integration.

Developed by Serper Inc.

Live API
99.90%Uptime
120msLatency
345Stars
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 analysis tools to track keyword performanceOptimized Capability
  • Creating market research applications that utilize real-time search dataOptimized Capability
  • Automating competitive analysis workflows across various nichesOptimized Capability
  • Developing applications that require search-driven functionalitiesOptimized Capability
  • Integrating dynamic search content into chatbots and virtual assistantsOptimized Capability
Advantages
  • ✓ Provides structured, real-time Google search data without scraping
  • ✓ Supports multiple result types including snippets, news, and images
  • ✓ Easy integration with JSON responses and RESTful endpoints
  • ✓ Simple API key authentication with instant access after signup
Limitations
  • ✗ Free tier has request limits that may require paid plans for heavy use
  • ✗ Limited to Google search results, no support for other search engines
  • ✗ No official SDKs for all programming languages at launch
  • ✗ Some advanced query customization may require reading detailed docs

FAQs

API Specifications

v1
Pricing Model
Tiered subscription with pay-as-you-go option
Credit Card
Not Required
Response Formats
JSON
Supported Languages
7 Languages
SDK Support
JavaScript, Python
Time to Hello World

Minutes

Rate Limit

1000 requests per minute

Free Tier Usage

Free plan includes 100 requests per day with access to core search features.

Use Case: Best For

SEO professionals, market researchers, content developers, app developers needing search data

Not Recommended For

Users requiring extremely high request volumes without subscription, or non-Google search data

Resources

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

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