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serpstack API

Development / API Key Intermediate HTTPS CORS
Varies by plan (check documentation)
74 Score
Grade B
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Overview

serpstack delivers real-time Google Search results through a simple REST API, returning organic results, ads, featured snippets, and more. It is widely used for SEO monitoring, competitive analysis, and building search-powered applications. A free tier is available for low-volume testing.

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Beginner Tip

Start with the free plan to test your queries, and always use the access_key parameter in your request. Note that HTTPS is only available on paid plans.

Available Data

serpstack data via REST API
JSON-formatted response data
Requires API key authentication

Example Response

JSON Response 
{
  "status": "success",
  "data": {
    "result": "Data from serpstack",
    "description": "Real-Time & Accurate Google Search Results API",
    "timestamp": "2025-01-15T10:00:00Z"
  }
}

Field Reference

search_parameters.query The original search query you submitted
organic_results List of organic search results with title, url, and snippet
organic_results[].position Rank position of the organic result on the page
featured_snippet Featured snippet block if present, including title and content
ads Paid advertisement results appearing in the search page

Implementation Example 

const url = "https://serpstack.com/";
// Replace headers or query params with the values required by this API.
const response = await fetch(url, {
  headers: {
  "X-API-Key": "YOUR_API_KEY"
  }
});
if (!response.ok) throw new Error(`Request failed: ${response.status}`);
const data = await response.json();
console.log(data);

What Can You Build?

Note: These code examples are AI-generated and unverified. Always refer to the official API documentation for accurate usage.

Common Errors & Troubleshooting

101 - Invalid Access Key The access_key parameter is missing or incorrect
✓ Copy your API key exactly from your serpstack dashboard and pass it as access_key in the query string
105 - HTTPS Not Supported Using HTTPS on a free-plan account
✓ Use HTTP for free-tier requests, or upgrade to a paid plan to enable HTTPS
301 - No Results Found The search query returned no results for the given locale
✓ Try a broader query or adjust the gl/hl locale parameters to match your target region

Matrix Score Breakdown

🌐 Reachability 30/30
⚡ Speed 2/20
🔒 Security 15/15
🛠 Developer XP 17/20
✓ Reliability 10/15

Partially tested on Apr 5, 2026

Technical Specifications

Auth API Key
HTTPS REQUIRED
CORS YES
Category Development
Difficulty Intermediate
Verified: 2026-04-04

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