SERP APIs
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Google SERP API Options in 2026
Google's own Custom Search JSON API is closed to new customers and ends for existing users on January 1, 2027, so most new projects use a third-party SERP API for Google results. SerpApi documents the broadest feature set and publishes success metrics, while DataForSEO and Serper use different pricing models. Confirm the engines, result types and terms before you commit.
Explore entry ↗SERP API for SEO Tracking
Rank tracking needs the same keywords, locations and devices checked on a fixed schedule, so choose a SERP API with reliable location settings and a plan sized to your keyword count. SerpApi and DataForSEO are common starting points. AI search APIs are built for research questions, not daily position checks.
Explore entry ↗SERP API Legal and Terms
Google's terms restrict automated access to its services, and they name scraping content that does not belong to you as a reason to end access. A SERP API vendor's terms are a separate contract and do not remove your own obligations. This page is general information, not legal advice, so check the terms and speak with counsel for your use case.
Explore entry ↗Parsing SERP Features
A parsed SERP API returns features such as the knowledge graph, local results and related questions as named JSON fields, so you avoid scraping HTML that changes often. Google's generative features, including AI Overviews, appear only when Google judges them useful. Check each vendor's sample response before you write a parser.
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