Google Search API
Get accurate, real-time Google search results as JSON. Perform web searches with geographic targeting and blazing-fast responses.
curl -X GET "https://api.serply.io/v1/search/q=search+api" \
-H "X-Api-Key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
-H "X-Proxy-Location: US" \
-H "X-User-Agent: desktop"{
"results": [
{
"title": "Custom Search JSON API | Google Developers",
"link": "https://developers.google.com/custom-search/v1/overview",
"description": "Jun 11, 2019 - The Custom Search JSON API lets you develop websites and applications to retrieve and display search results from Google Custom Search ...",
"additional_links": [
{
"text": "Custom Search JSON API | Google Developers",
"href": "https://developers.google.com/custom-search/v1/overview"
}
],
"cite": {
"domain": "developers.google.com › custom-search › v1 › overview",
"span": " › custom-search › v1 › overview"
}
},
{
"title": "Using REST to Invoke the API | Custom Search | Google ...",
"link": "https://developers.google.com/custom-search/v1/using_rest",
"description": "As a result, the API provides a single URI that acts as the service endpoint. You can retrieve results for a particular search by sending an HTTP GET request to its ...",
"additional_links": [
{
"text": "Using REST to Invoke the API | Custom Search",
"href": "https://developers.google.com/custom-search/v1/using_rest"
}
],
"cite": {
"domain": "developers.google.com › custom-search › v1 › using_rest",
"span": " › custom-search › v1 › using_rest"
}
},
{
"title": "Google Search API - Serply.io",
"link": "https://serply.io",
"description": "Get accurate, real-time Google search and SERP results as JSON in seconds. Less bloat than alternatives.",
"additional_links": [],
"cite": {
"domain": "serply.io",
"span": ""
}
}
],
"image_results": [],
"total": 1840000000,
"answers": [
"What is a search API?",
"How do I use Google Search API?",
"What is the best search API?"
],
"ts": 4.322932958602905,
"device_region": "US",
"device_type": "desktop"
}Powerful Web Search Capabilities
Access Google's comprehensive search index with support for all search operators and parameters. Get accurate, real-time results that match what users see on Google.
Geographic Targeting
Target specific regions with the X-Proxy-Location header. Get location-relevant results from US, EU, UK, Japan, and 10+ other countries to match your target audience.
Real-Time Results
Get search results in milliseconds. Our API delivers responses faster than browser automation, with average latency under 300ms. Perfect for real-time applications and high-volume use cases.
No CAPTCHAs or Blocking
Build reliable applications without worrying about rate limits or bot detection. Our infrastructure handles all the complexity so you can focus on your product.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Google Search API?
A Google Search API provides programmatic access to Google's search results, allowing developers to retrieve web search results in structured JSON format. Serply's Google Search API returns search results including titles, links, descriptions, and metadata without requiring browser automation or dealing with CAPTCHAs.
How do I get a Google Search API key?
Sign up for a free Serply account at serply.io to get your API key. Once registered, you'll find your API key in your dashboard. The free tier includes generous monthly credits to get started with Google Search API.
Is there a free Google Search API?
Yes! Serply offers a free tier for the Google Search API with monthly credits. This allows developers to test and build applications without upfront costs. Paid plans are available for higher usage requirements.
How do I filter search results by location?
Use the X-Proxy-Location header to specify the geographic location for your search. Supported locations include US, EU, CA, GB, FR, DE, JP, and 10+ other countries. This ensures you get location-relevant search results.
What data does the Google Search API return?
The API returns a JSON response containing an array of search results with titles, links, descriptions, and additional metadata. Each result includes citation information, additional links, and position data. The response also includes total result count and optional answer box content.
What programming languages work with the API?
The Serply Google Search API is a REST API that works with any programming language that can make HTTP requests. Popular choices include Python, JavaScript, Ruby, PHP, Go, and Java. We provide code examples for cURL, Python, JavaScript, and Ruby.
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