# Google Search Results Scraper (`thirdwatch/google-search-scraper`) Actor Scrape Google Search results for any query. Get titles, URLs, snippets, and site links. Supports web, news, images, videos, and shopping. Filter by country, language, and time range. Stealth browser bypasses Google anti-bot detection. - **URL**: https://apify.com/thirdwatch/google-search-scraper.md - **Developed by:** [Thirdwatch](https://apify.com/thirdwatch) (community) - **Categories:** SEO tools, News, Lead generation - **Stats:** 5 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks - **User rating**: No ratings yet ## Pricing from $5.00 / 1,000 results This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events. Since this Actor supports Apify Store discounts, the price gets lower the higher subscription plan you have. Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#pay-per-event ## What's an Apify Actor? Actors are a software tools running on the Apify platform, for all kinds of web data extraction and automation use cases. In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours, and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store. In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server. Actors are written with capital "A". ## How to integrate an Actor? If asked about integration, you help developers integrate Actors into their projects. You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready. The best way to integrate Actors is as follows. In JavaScript/TypeScript projects, use official [JavaScript/TypeScript client](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js.md): ```bash npm install apify-client ``` In Python projects, use official [Python client library](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python.md): ```bash pip install apify-client ``` In shell scripts, use [Apify CLI](https://docs.apify.com/cli/docs.md): ````bash # MacOS / Linux curl -fsSL https://apify.com/install-cli.sh | bash # Windows irm https://apify.com/install-cli.ps1 | iex ```bash In AI frameworks, you might use the [Apify MCP server](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/mcp.md). If your project is in a different language, use the [REST API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2.md). For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below. For more details, see Apify documentation as [Markdown index](https://docs.apify.com/llms.txt) and [Markdown full-text](https://docs.apify.com/llms-full.txt). # README ## Google Search Scraper > Scrape Google Search results for any query — titles, URLs, snippets, site links, and positions across web, news, images, videos, and shopping. ### What you get Structured Google Search results across five surface types (web, news, images, videos, shopping) with localization by country and language and time filtering. Every row includes the result's rank, title, URL, and snippet, plus the original query so results from multiple queries stay attributable. ### Output fields | Field | Description | |-------|-------------| | `position` | Rank on the search results page | | `title` | Result title | | `url` | Destination URL | | `displayUrl` | Breadcrumb-style URL shown in Google | | `description` | Snippet / description text | | `query` | The search query that produced this row | | `searchType` | Type of search (`web`, `news`, etc.) | | `page` | Which page of results the row came from | | `siteLinks` | Sub-links if present (title + URL) | | `timestamp` | ISO 8601 fetch timestamp | ### Example output ```json { "position": 1, "title": "Kubernetes vs Docker: What you need to know in 2026", "url": "https://northflank.com/blog/kubernetes-vs-docker", "displayUrl": "https://northflank.com > blog > kubernetes-vs-docker", "description": "Kubernetes is incredibly powerful but also more complex than Docker alone.", "query": "kubernetes vs docker comparison", "searchType": "web", "page": 1, "siteLinks": [], "timestamp": "2026-04-22T10:00:00Z" } ```` ### Input parameters | Parameter | Required | Description | |-----------|----------|-------------| | `queries` | Yes | List of search terms to look up on Google. | | `maxResults` | No | Max total results across all queries. `0` = unlimited. Default `5`, max `10000`. | | `maxResultsPerQuery` | No | Max results per individual query. Default `50`, max `500`. | | `countryCode` | No | Country for localized results — `us`, `uk`, `in`, `de`, `fr`, etc. Default `us`. | | `languageCode` | No | Language — `en`, `es`, `fr`, `de`, `hi`, etc. Default `en`. | | `searchType` | No | `web`, `news`, `images`, `videos`, or `shopping`. Default `web`. | | `timeFilter` | No | `any`, `pastHour`, `pastDay`, `pastWeek`, `pastMonth`, `pastYear`. Default `any`. | ### Use cases - **SEO professionals**: Track keyword rankings and watch competitor positions over time. - **Market researchers**: Build datasets on how Google surfaces a topic across countries. - **Content teams**: Find trending angles and spot content gaps. - **Brand monitoring**: Track mentions in web and news results simultaneously. - **Academics**: Study search result composition, localization, and ranking drift. ### Use cases & recipes Step-by-step guides on [thirdwatch.dev/blog](https://thirdwatch.dev/blog): - [Build a SERP Monitoring Pipeline with Google Search (2026)](https://thirdwatch.dev/blog/build-serp-monitoring-pipeline-with-google-search) - [Research Competitor Content with Google Search (2026)](https://thirdwatch.dev/blog/research-competitor-content-with-google-search) - [Scrape Google Search Results at Scale (2026 Guide)](https://thirdwatch.dev/blog/scrape-google-search-results-at-scale) - [Track Keyword Rankings on Google Search at Scale (2026)](https://thirdwatch.dev/blog/track-keyword-rankings-on-google-search) ### Pricing Pay-per-result pricing. Tiered discounts apply automatically based on usage volume. | Tier | Price per result | |------|------------------| | FREE | $0.008 | | BRONZE | $0.006 | | SILVER | $0.005 | | GOLD | $0.004 | ### Limitations - Same query in different `countryCode` values returns different results — plan runs accordingly. - Very large runs can take longer due to pagination and rate limiting. - Shopping results may be sparse outside of English-speaking markets. - Featured snippets, knowledge panels, and People Also Ask blocks are not returned as separate rows — only organic results. ### Compared to alternatives - **vs. apify/google-search-scraper-lite** ($0.003/result, large user base): This actor is priced higher but keeps a single clean schema across all five `searchType` values (web/news/images/videos/shopping) and ships country/language/time filters in one input. Pairs well with [Google News Scraper](https://apify.com/thirdwatch/google-news-scraper?fpr=9m2cd6) and [Google Maps Scraper](https://apify.com/thirdwatch/google-maps-scraper?fpr=9m2cd6) for full Google-surface coverage. ### FAQ **Can I track keyword rankings?** Yes — run the same `queries` on a schedule and compare `position` per query per day. **How do I get only recent results?** Set `timeFilter: "pastWeek"` or tighter. For breaking-news topics prefer the Google News Scraper. **Do results vary by country?** Yes. `countryCode` and `languageCode` are passed through to Google — `us`/`en` and `in`/`hi` return meaningfully different result sets. **Can I scrape images or shopping results?** Yes. Set `searchType` to `images`, `videos`, or `shopping`. Schema shape stays consistent; field availability depends on the surface type. Last verified: 2026-04 More scrapers at [thirdwatch.dev](https://thirdwatch.dev). # Actor input Schema ## `queries` (type: `array`): List of search terms to look up on Google. Each query will return up to maxResultsPerQuery results. ## `maxResults` (type: `integer`): Maximum total number of results across all queries. Set to 0 for unlimited. ## `maxResultsPerQuery` (type: `integer`): Maximum number of results to return per query. ## `countryCode` (type: `string`): Country code for localized results (e.g. 'us', 'uk', 'in', 'de', 'fr'). ## `languageCode` (type: `string`): Language code for results (e.g. 'en', 'es', 'fr', 'de', 'hi'). ## `searchType` (type: `string`): Type of Google search to perform. ## `timeFilter` (type: `string`): Filter results by recency. ## Actor input object example ```json { "queries": [ "web scraping tools" ], "maxResults": 5, "maxResultsPerQuery": 50, "countryCode": "us", "languageCode": "en", "searchType": "web", "timeFilter": "any" } ``` # Actor output Schema ## `results` (type: `string`): No description # API You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup. ## JavaScript example ```javascript import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client'; // Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token // Replace the '' with your token const client = new ApifyClient({ token: '', }); // Prepare Actor input const input = { "queries": [ "web scraping tools" ], "maxResults": 5, "maxResultsPerQuery": 50, "countryCode": "us", "languageCode": "en", "searchType": "web", "timeFilter": "any" }; // Run the Actor and wait for it to finish const run = await client.actor("thirdwatch/google-search-scraper").call(input); // Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any) console.log('Results from dataset'); console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`); const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems(); items.forEach((item) => { console.dir(item); }); // 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs ``` ## Python example ```python from apify_client import ApifyClient # Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token # Replace '' with your token. client = ApifyClient("") # Prepare the Actor input run_input = { "queries": ["web scraping tools"], "maxResults": 5, "maxResultsPerQuery": 50, "countryCode": "us", "languageCode": "en", "searchType": "web", "timeFilter": "any", } # Run the Actor and wait for it to finish run = client.actor("thirdwatch/google-search-scraper").call(run_input=run_input) # Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any) print("💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/" + run["defaultDatasetId"]) for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items(): print(item) # 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start ``` ## CLI example ```bash echo '{ "queries": [ "web scraping tools" ], "maxResults": 5, "maxResultsPerQuery": 50, "countryCode": "us", "languageCode": "en", "searchType": "web", "timeFilter": "any" }' | apify call thirdwatch/google-search-scraper --silent --output-dataset ``` ## MCP server setup ```json { "mcpServers": { "apify": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "mcp-remote", "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=thirdwatch/google-search-scraper", "--header", "Authorization: Bearer " ] } } } ``` ## OpenAPI specification ```json { "openapi": "3.0.1", "info": { "title": "Google Search Results Scraper", "description": "Scrape Google Search results for any query. Get titles, URLs, snippets, and site links. Supports web, news, images, videos, and shopping. Filter by country, language, and time range. Stealth browser bypasses Google anti-bot detection.", "version": "1.0", "x-build-id": "Q34MYK1QWqI6PGYIT" }, "servers": [ { "url": "https://api.apify.com/v2" } ], "paths": { "/acts/thirdwatch~google-search-scraper/run-sync-get-dataset-items": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-get-dataset-items-thirdwatch-google-search-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for its completion, and returns Actor's dataset items in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } }, "/acts/thirdwatch~google-search-scraper/runs": { "post": { "operationId": "runs-sync-thirdwatch-google-search-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor and returns information about the initiated run in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK", "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/runsResponseSchema" } } } } } } }, "/acts/thirdwatch~google-search-scraper/run-sync": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-thirdwatch-google-search-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for completion, and returns the OUTPUT from Key-value store in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } } }, "components": { "schemas": { "inputSchema": { "type": "object", "required": [ "queries" ], "properties": { "queries": { "title": "Search Queries", "type": "array", "description": "List of search terms to look up on Google. Each query will return up to maxResultsPerQuery results.", "default": [], "items": { "type": "string" } }, "maxResults": { "title": "Max Total Results", "minimum": 0, "maximum": 10000, "type": "integer", "description": "Maximum total number of results across all queries. Set to 0 for unlimited.", "default": 5 }, "maxResultsPerQuery": { "title": "Max Results Per Query", "minimum": 1, "maximum": 500, "type": "integer", "description": "Maximum number of results to return per query.", "default": 50 }, "countryCode": { "title": "Country Code", "type": "string", "description": "Country code for localized results (e.g. 'us', 'uk', 'in', 'de', 'fr').", "default": "us" }, "languageCode": { "title": "Language Code", "type": "string", "description": "Language code for results (e.g. 'en', 'es', 'fr', 'de', 'hi').", "default": "en" }, "searchType": { "title": "Search Type", "enum": [ "web", "news", "images", "videos", "shopping" ], "type": "string", "description": "Type of Google search to perform.", "default": "web" }, "timeFilter": { "title": "Time Filter", "enum": [ "any", "pastHour", "pastDay", "pastWeek", "pastMonth", "pastYear" ], "type": "string", "description": "Filter results by recency.", "default": "any" } } }, "runsResponseSchema": { "type": "object", "properties": { "data": { "type": "object", "properties": { "id": { "type": "string" }, "actId": { "type": "string" }, "userId": { "type": "string" }, "startedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "finishedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "status": { "type": "string", "example": "READY" }, "meta": { "type": "object", "properties": { "origin": { "type": "string", "example": "API" }, "userAgent": { "type": "string" } } }, "stats": { "type": "object", "properties": { "inputBodyLen": { "type": "integer", "example": 2000 }, "rebootCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "restartCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "resurrectCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "computeUnits": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } }, "options": { "type": "object", "properties": { "build": { "type": "string", "example": "latest" }, "timeoutSecs": { "type": "integer", "example": 300 }, "memoryMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 1024 }, "diskMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 2048 } } }, "buildId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultKeyValueStoreId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultDatasetId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultRequestQueueId": { "type": "string" }, "buildNumber": { "type": "string", "example": "1.0.0" }, "containerUrl": { "type": "string" }, "usage": { "type": "object", "properties": { "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 1 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_SERPS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } }, "usageTotalUsd": { "type": "number", "example": 0.00005 }, "usageUsd": { "type": "object", "properties": { "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": { "type": "number", "example": 0.00005 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_SERPS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } } } } } } } } } ```