Serper API

Utility Tools

Fast Google Search API returning clean JSON with 2,500 free queries upon registration

Serper API Highlights

Serper API is best for AI agents, developers, and SEO analysts needing fast Google search data in clean JSON

Last Verified

Authentication

API Key (X-API-KEY header)

Rate Limit

High concurrency; up to 100+ queries per second

Sandbox Mode
✓ Available
Webhooks
Not verified yet
Supported Regions
NigeriaNigeriaGhanaGhanaKenyaKenya
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Serper is a fast, affordable Google Search API designed specifically for software developers and AI systems. It returns raw JSON for Google Search, Google Images, Google News, Google Places, and Google Shopping results with average response times under 1 second.

Serper parses organic results, knowledge graphs, 'people also ask' accordions, sitelinks, and rich snippets cleanly into structured JSON. It serves as the primary search provider for autonomous AI research agents and market intelligence bots requiring reliable live Google web results without IP bans or CAPTCHAs.

Serper API Core Features & Capabilities

FeatureStatusDescription & Capabilities
Named Entity Recognition (NER)✓ SupportedProvides native Named Entity Recognition (NER) capabilities integrated within the API.
Nigerian Language Support (Yoruba / Igbo / Hausa)✓ SupportedProvides native Nigerian Language Support (Yoruba / Igbo / Hausa) capabilities integrated within the API.
Natural Language Processing (NLP)✗ Not SupportedNatural Language Processing (NLP) is currently not supported by Serper API.
Image Recognition & Computer Vision✗ Not SupportedImage Recognition & Computer Vision is currently not supported by Serper API.
Speech / Audio Processing✗ Not SupportedSpeech / Audio Processing is currently not supported by Serper API.
Machine Translation & Language Detection✗ Not SupportedMachine Translation & Language Detection is currently not supported by Serper API.
Generative AI / Text Generation (LLM)✗ Not SupportedGenerative AI / Text Generation (LLM) is currently not supported by Serper API.
Sentiment & Emotion Analysis✗ Not SupportedSentiment & Emotion Analysis is currently not supported by Serper API.
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API Pricing Model
  • 2,500 free queries on registration
  • Pay-as-you-go pricing at $50 for 50,000 queries ($0.001 per query) with no expiration
  • Volume discounts down to $0.0003 per query

Required Access Documents for Serper API

  • Serper AccountRequired
    Sign up at serper.dev to get your API key

Different Serper API use cases

  • Live Web Search for AI Agents:Equip chatbots and LangChain agents with real-time Google search capabilities.
  • SEO Rank Tracking & Monitoring:Track organic search ranking positions across Nigerian and international keywords.
  • Market & News Aggregation:Extract breaking news and industry updates across specific domains or brands.

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