What is a Google SERP API?

A Google SERP API allows you to extract search engine results like organic listings, ads, and featured snippets in structured JSON format without handling scraping complexity.

How can I extract data from all search engines?

You can use our Universal Search API to extract data from multiple search engines like Google, Bing, Baidu & Yahoo with a single API call. The output data you get is filtered and structured.

Does Scrapingdog offer other types of data from Google?

Yes, other than the data from search results, we have dedicated APIs for Google Scholar, Google Images, Google Lens, and more.

How can I scrape Google search results using an API?

You can scrape Google search results by sending a query to a SERP API with parameters like keyword and location. The API returns structured data without requiring manual parsing or dealing with blocks.

Why should I use a SERP API instead of building my own scraper?

Building your own scraper requires handling proxies, CAPTCHAs, JavaScript rendering, and frequent layout changes. A SERP API simplifies this by providing reliable, structured data with minimal setup.

Does Google offer an official SERP API?

Google does offer an API to extract search results, but it comes with restrictions such as a daily request limit. It is also very expensive.

Google SERP API: Get Structured Search Results in Seconds

Extract Google search results in real time with our Google SERP API. Get organic results, ads, snippets, and more without managing proxies, browsers, or blocks.

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GET / search.json

"organic_results": [
    {
        "title": "Scrapingdog: Best Web Scraping API",
        "link": "https://www.scrapingdog.com/",
        "displayed_link": "https://www.scrapingdog.com",
        "favicon": "data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACAA...",
        "source": "Scrapingdog",
        "snippet": "Scrapingdog is your all-in-one Web Scraping API, effortlessly managing proxies and headless browsers, allowing you to extract the data you need with ease.",
        "highlighted_keywords": [
            "Scrapingdog"
        ],
        "extended_sitelinks": [
            {
                "title": "LinkedIn Profile Scraper API",
                "link": "https://www.scrapingdog.com/linkedin-scraper-api/",
                "snippet": "Real-time data for name, location, followers, company size ..."
            },
            {
                "title": "Google SERP API",
                "link": "https://www.scrapingdog.com/google-search-api/",
                "snippet": "Our Google Scraping API is designed to be easy to use and ..."
            },
            {
                "title": "Blog",
                "link": "https://www.scrapingdog.com/blog/",
                "snippet": "Scrapingdog Blog. Designed with you in mind, our web scraping ..."
            },
            {
                "title": "Documentation",
                "link": "https://docs.scrapingdog.com/",
                "snippet": "Documentation. You can start scraping any website in literally ..."
            },
            {
                "title": "About",
                "link": "https://www.scrapingdog.com/about/",
                "snippet": "Inspired by this success, I came up with the idea for Scrapingdog ..."
            }
        ],
        "rank": 1
    }
]

"ads": [
    {
        "position": 1,
        "block_position": "top",
        "title": "Hotels In Barcelona, Spain",
        "snippet": "Best Price Guarantee, Book your Hotel in Barcelona, Spain. Quick, Easy Booking. No Reservation Costs. Choose from a wide range of properties which Booking.com offers. Search now! No Booking Fees.",
        "displayed_link": "http://www.booking.com",
        "link": "https://www.booking.com/city/es/barcelona.html",
        "tracking_link": "https://www.google.com/aclk?sa=L&ai=DChsSEwj2y-L9iuWPAxWeR0cBHYRFDHIYACICCAEQABoCcXU&co=1&ase=2&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI9svi...&adurl",
        "sitelinks": [
            {
                "title": "Best Hotels In Barcelona",
                "link": "/aclk?sa=L&ai=DChsSEwj2y-L9...&q="
            },
            {
                "title": "Book Near City Centre",
                "link": "/aclk?sa=L&ai=DChsSEwj2y-L9...&q="
            },
            {
                "title": "Top Reviewed Hotels",
                "link": "https://www.booking.com/go.html?slc=r1;aid=336408;label="
            },
            {
                "title": "Book for Tonight",
                "link": "https://www.booking.com/go.html?slc=b1;aid=336408;label="
            }
        ]
    }
]

"local_results": [
    {
        "position": 1,
        "title": "Caffe AND",
        "place_id": "16258732668445657352",
        "rating": "4.8",
        "reviews": "269",
        "address": "4.8(269) · $1–10 · Cafe",
        "hours": "Fort Lee, NJ",
        "links": {}
    }
]

"ai_overview": {
    "text_blocks": [
        {
            "type": "paragraph",
            "snippet": "Scrapingdog is a web scraping API and data extraction tool designed to collect structured data from websites using headless Chrome, proxy rotation, and CAPTCHA solving. It converts HTML from complex, JavaScript-heavy sites into usable JSON, allowing users to scrape Amazon, LinkedIn, and Google SERPs without getting blocked.",
            "snippet_highlighted_words": [
                "a web scraping API and data extraction tool designed to collect structured data from websites using headless Chrome, proxy rotation, and CAPTCHA solving"
            ]
        },
        {
            "type": "paragraph",
            "snippet": "Key Features and Capabilities:",
            "snippet_highlighted_words": [
                "Key Features and Capabilities:"
            ]
        },
        {
            "type": "list",
            "list": [
                {
                    "snippet": "Headless Browser Rendering: Renders JavaScript-heavy pages to scrape dynamic content, similar to a real user."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "type": "video",
            "video_links": [
                {
                    "link": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFoXkC8lFUg",
                    "channel": "Scrapingdog",
                    "source": "YouTube",
                    "date": "Mar 24, 2025"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "references": [
        {
            "title": "Scrapingdog: Scalable Web Scraping API for Data Extraction.",
            "link": "https://www.scrapingdog.com/",
            "snippet": "Real Browser Rendering. We use headless Chrome, so every JavaScript-heavy or lazy-loaded page opens just like it does in a real br...",
            "source": "Scrapingdog",
            "index": 0
        },
        {
            "title": "What is Scrapingdog | Introduction Video | How To Use Scrapingdog API.",
            "link": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOxYIfnvB-w&t=10",
            "snippet": "so scraping dog has two kinds of scrapers. like first one is a general scraper through which you can scrape any website and in ret...",
            "source": "YouTube",
            "index": 1
        }
    ]
}

"peopleAlsoAskedFor": [
    {
        "question": "What do you mean by scraping?",
        "rank": 1,
        "title": "AI Overview",
        "text_blocks": [
            {
                "type": "paragraph",
                "snippet": "\"Scraping\" can refer to physically rubbing a surface to clean, remove something, or produce a harsh sound. It can also refer to the automated process of extracting data from websites to save it into files or spreadsheets."
            },
            {
                "type": "paragraph",
                "snippet": "Here's a breakdown of the different meanings:"
            },
            {
                "type": "paragraph",
                "snippet": "Producing a Sound: The act of rubbing against something to make a harsh, grating noise. Example: The sound of chairs scraping on a floor."
            },
            {
                "type": "paragraph",
                "snippet": "Data Scraping: The automated process of extracting data from websites to save it into files or spreadsheets."
            }
        ],
        "references": [
            {
                "title": "SCRAPE Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster",
                "link": "https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scrape",
                "snippet": "fingernails scraping against a blackboard the sound of chairs scraping on the floor as people stood to leave The boat sc...",
                "source": "Merriam-Webster"
            },
            {
                "title": "What Is Data Scraping? Definition & Usage - Okta",
                "link": "https://www.okta.com/identity-101/data-scraping/",
                "snippet": "Data Scraper opens in a new tab: This Chrome extension pulls data from any page you're visiting into the form you choose...",
                "source": "Okta"
            }
        ]
    }
]

How It Works Behind the API

</> Get

import requests

api_key = "5eaa61a6e562fc52fe763tr516e4653"
url = "https://api.scrapingdog.com/google/"

params = {
    "api_key": api_key,
    "query": "football",
    "results": "10",
    "country": "us",
    "page": "0"
}

response = requests.get(url, params=params)

if response.status_code == 200:
    data = response.json()
    print(data)
else:
    print(f"Request failed with status code: {response.status_code}")

import java.io.BufferedReader;
import java.io.InputStreamReader;
import java.net.HttpURLConnection;
import java.net.URL;
import java.io.IOException;
public class Main {
    public static void main(String[] args) {
        try {
            // Set the API key and request parameters
            String apiKey = "5eaa61a6e562fc52fe763tr516e4653";
            String query = "football";
            String results = "10";
            String country = "us";
            String page = "0";

            // Construct the API endpoint URL
            String apiUrl = "https://api.scrapingdog.com/google/?api_key=" + apiKey
                    + "&query=" + query
                    + "&results=" + results
                    + "&country=" + country
                    + "&page=" + page;

            URL url = new URL(apiUrl);
            HttpURLConnection connection = (HttpURLConnection) url.openConnection();
            connection.setRequestMethod("GET");

            int responseCode = connection.getResponseCode();

            if (responseCode == 200) {
                BufferedReader reader = new BufferedReader(new InputStreamReader(connection.getInputStream()));
                String inputLine;
                StringBuilder response = new StringBuilder();

                while ((inputLine = reader.readLine()) != null) {
                    response.append(inputLine);
                }
                reader.close();

                System.out.println(response.toString());
            } else {
                System.out.println("HTTP request failed with response code: " + responseCode);
            }

            connection.disconnect();
        } catch (IOException e) {
            e.printStackTrace();
        }
    }
}

<?php

// Set the API key and request parameters
$api_key = '5eaa61a6e562fc52fe763tr516e4653';
$query = 'football';
$results = '10';
$country = 'us';
$page = '0';

// Set the API endpoint
$url = 'https://api.scrapingdog.com/google/?api_key=' . $api_key . '&query=' . $query . '&results=' . $results . '&country=' . $country . '&page=' . $page;

// Initialize cURL session
$ch = curl_init($url);

// Set cURL options
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_RETURNTRANSFER, true);

// Execute the cURL request
$response = curl_exec($ch);

// Check if the request was successful
if ($response === false) {
    echo 'cURL error: ' . curl_error($ch);
} else {
    echo $response;
}

// Close the cURL session
curl_close($ch);

require 'net/http'
require 'uri'

# Set the API key and request parameters
api_key = '5eaa61a6e562fc52fe763tr516e4653'
query = 'football'
results = '10'
country = 'us'
page = '0'

# Construct the API endpoint URL
url = URI.parse("https://api.scrapingdog.com/google/?api_key=#{api_key}&query=#{query}&results=#{results}&country=#{country}&page=#{page}")

# Create an HTTP GET request
request = Net::HTTP::Get.new(url)

# Create an HTTP client
http = Net::HTTP.new(url.host, url.port)
http.use_ssl = true # Enable SSL (https)

# Send the request and get the response
response = http.request(request)

# Check if the request was successful
if response.is_a?(Net::HTTPSuccess)
  puts response.body
else
  puts "HTTP request failed with code: #{response.code}, message: #{response.message}"
end

const axios = require('axios');

const api_key = '5eaa61a6e562fc52fe763tr516e4653';
const url = 'https://api.scrapingdog.com/google/';

const params = {
  api_key: api_key,
  query: 'football',
  results: '10',
  country: 'us',
  page: '0',
};

axios
  .get(url, { params: params })
  .then(function (response) {
    if (response.status === 200) {
      const data = response.data;
      console.log(data);
    } else {
      console.log('Request failed with status code: ' + response.status);
    }
  })
  .catch(function (error) {
    console.error('Error making the request: ' + error.message);
  });

Google SERP API Response (Structured JSON Data)

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Organic Results
titledescriptionpositiondisplayed_urlsitelinksrich_snippetsdate
SERP Feature
featured_snippetanswer_boxtop_storiesthumbnailrelated_searchpublished_date
Ads Data
titledescriptionpositiondisplayed_urlsitelinksrich_snippetsdate
Local Maps
local_resultssourcemap_resultsratingspublished_datephonehours
News & Images
news_resultsimage_resultssourcethumbnailpublished_date
Meta & Pagination
total_resultssearch_timenext_page_tokenlanguagelocationdevice

Scrapingdog vs Manual Google SERP Scraping

Without a Google SERP API

Without Scrapingdog, you need to manage proxies, handle CAPTCHA, parse raw HTML, and deal with frequent blocks.

Handling Google Blocks & CAPTCHAs
Requires proxy setup, CAPTCHA handling, and complex parsing, making scraping slow and unreliable.
Parsing Raw HTML from SERPs
Managing proxies, blocks, and raw data manually makes the workflow difficult to maintain.
Managing Proxies at Scale
Manual scraping needs constant fixes, monitoring, and infrastructure to keep running.
Frequent Google SERP Changes
Frequent blocks and unstructured data make manual scraping unreliable.

With Scrapingdog Google SERP API

With Scrapingdog, one API call handles proxies, CAPTCHA, parsing, and scaling, so you focus on your data.

Real-Time SERP Data in JSON
Get real-time SERP data in JSON instantly without managing proxies, blocks, or parsing.
One API Call, Structured JSON Output
Use one API to get structured results with high speed and reliability.
Built for Scale
Handle millions of requests with stable performance and no maintenance.
Easy & Reliable
Built-in proxies, automatic CAPTCHA handling, and structured data make scraping fast, stable, and easy to scale.

Google SERP API Features That Make Scraping Easy

Rotating Proxy Network
Our API includes a built-in rotating proxy system that automatically changes IP addresses for every request.
Automatic CAPTCHA
Scrapingdog automatically bypasses CAPTCHA and anti-bot protection used by search engines.
Structured JSON Responses
All important fields like organic results, ads, and metadata are ready to use without complex parsing.
Real-Time SERP Data
Our API ensures you always receive the latest rankings, ads, and SERP features instantly.
High Success Rate API
Our powerful infrastructure is designed to deliver reliable results every time.
Fast Response Time
Receive search results in just a few seconds with our high-performance Google scraping API.

What you can build with a Google Search Scraper API

Competitive Landscape Mapping
Map the competitive landscape by scraping Google search results to see how competitors rank.
Content Gap Analysis
Identify gaps in your content strategy by analyzing frequently searched queries your site does not address.
Ad Performance Tracking
Monitor the performance and visibility of ad campaigns by scraping the position of ads in search results.
Trend Detection
Detect emerging trends and popular topics by analyzing frequently searched terms and search result content.
Rank Tracking
Create a rank tracker to monitor and report on keyword rankings across different search engines.
Academic Resource Compilation
Gather resources for academic or industry-specific research by collecting search results for specific queries.

Built for teams of every size and background

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Data Scientists
Backend Developers
Growth Marketers
Product Managers
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Market Researchers
Academic Researchers
Journalists
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Get Started with Our Google Search Scraper API in Minutes

1
Create free account
Sign up and get free credits to start testing the SERP API.
2
Get Your API Key
Access your unique API key from the dashboard and use it to scrape the data.
3
Send Your First Request
Make an API call with your query and location to fetch search results.
4
Receive Structured Data
Get clean JSON with organic results, ads, maps, and SERP features.

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I’ve been using Scrapingdog for a few days and I’ve found it very user-friendly. Setting up my first data extraction was simple, and the interface makes it easy to understand each step.
Liliane Pereira
United States
Their API success rate is 100% on the tests that I have done. The service seems very reliable.
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Reliable, and simple to use! It’s also inexpensive and has packaged solutions for every need (Google, LinkedIn). Highly recommend.
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Amazing service. I am using it for Google Maps reviews and it works perfectly. I have also used Live chat and they were very fast and punctual on responses. 100% recommended.
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Frequently Asked Questions

A Google SERP API allows you to extract search engine results like organic listings, ads, and featured snippets in structured JSON format without handling scraping complexity.
You can use our Universal Search API to extract data from multiple search engines like Google, Bing, Baidu & Yahoo with a single API call. The output data you get is filtered and structured.
Yes, other than the data from search results, we have dedicated APIs for Google Scholar, Google Images, Google Lens, and more.

You can scrape Google search results by sending a query to a SERP API with parameters like keyword and location. The API returns structured data without requiring manual parsing or dealing with blocks.
Building your own scraper requires handling proxies, CAPTCHAs, JavaScript rendering, and frequent layout changes. A SERP API simplifies this by providing reliable, structured data with minimal setup.
Google does offer an API to extract search results, but it comes with restrictions such as a daily request limit. It is also very expensive.

Try Scrapingdog for Free!

Get 200 free credits to spin the API. No credit card required!

Start Your Free Trial Read Documentation

Try Scrapingdog for Free!

Get 200 free credits to spin the API. No credit card required!

Start Your Free Trial Read Documentation

Google SERP API: Get Structured Search Results in Seconds

How It Works Behind the API

Google SERP API Response (Structured JSON Data)

Organic Results

SERP Feature

Ads Data

Local Maps

News & Images

Meta & Pagination

Scrapingdog vs Manual Google SERP Scraping

Without a Google SERP API

Handling Google Blocks & CAPTCHAs

Parsing Raw HTML from SERPs

Managing Proxies at Scale

Frequent Google SERP Changes

With Scrapingdog Google SERP API

Real-Time SERP Data in JSON

One API Call, Structured JSON Output

Built for Scale

Easy & Reliable

Google SERP API Features That Make Scraping Easy

Rotating Proxy Network

Automatic CAPTCHA

Structured JSON Responses

Real-Time SERP Data

High Success Rate API

Fast Response Time

What you can build with a Google Search Scraper API

Competitive Landscape Mapping

Content Gap Analysis

Ad Performance Tracking

Trend Detection

Rank Tracking

Academic Resource Compilation

Built for teams of every size and background

Get Started with Our Google Search Scraper API in Minutes

Create free account

Get Your API Key

Send Your First Request

Receive Structured Data

Transparent & Simple Pricing

Trusted by Developers worldwide

Liliane Pereira

Jomer Avengoza

John Tyler

Pippo

Frequently Asked Questions

Try Scrapingdog for Free!

Try Scrapingdog for Free!