Category
Web Scraping
Key features
Google SERP data in JSON
Organic, ads and local results
Location, language and device options
01 — Overview
What is
serpstack
serpstack is a REST API that returns Google search results in structured JSON, including organic results, ads, local maps and other SERP features. Requests can be tuned by location, language and device, and the service handles proxies and CAPTCHAs in the background. Marketing and GTM teams use it for rank tracking, competitor and ad monitoring, and finding companies or websites to feed lead research.
02 — Who it’s for
Ideal Customer Profile
Suited to developers, SEO and marketing teams and data teams at companies of all sizes, from a few hundred searches a month to millions per day.
03 — Capabilities
Key Features
Google SERP data in JSON
Organic, ads and local results
Location, language and device options
Built in proxy network and CAPTCHA handling
Queueless high volume infrastructure
Part of the APILayer API suite
05 — Similar tools
Alternatives
06 — FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is serpstack used for?
serpstack delivers real time Google search results through an API, so teams can track rankings, monitor ads and competitors, or collect search data for research without scraping Google themselves.
Can I customize serpstack searches?
Yes. Queries can be tailored by location, language, device and other options, and results include structured fields for organic listings, ads and local map results.
Who owns serpstack?
serpstack is an APILayer product. APILayer was acquired by Idera, Inc. in January 2021 and sits in Idera's developer tools business.
Does serpstack have documentation?
Yes. serpstack publishes full API documentation with request parameters and response examples so developers can get started within minutes.