Web Search Scraper
by akash9078
An automated API for scraping live search results with full snippets. Perfect for developers and researchers needing reliable data for competitive analysis, AI training, and content discovery.
Opens on Apify.com
About Web Search Scraper
Need to pull search results at scale without getting blocked or parsing messy HTML? This Web Search Scraper is what I use. It acts like a headless browser to fetch real-time results from search engines, returning clean, structured data with full content snippets. You get exactly what you'd see manually, but automated. I rely on it for building datasets for AI training, where fresh, accurate information is non-negotiable. It's also become indispensable for tracking competitor SEO moves and discovering trending content ideas before they go mainstream. The API handles the proxies and CAPTCHAs, so you can focus on using the data, not fighting to collect it. Whether you're a researcher compiling sources, a marketer analyzing gaps, or a developer feeding an application, this scraper delivers the live search results you need in a format that's ready to use.
What does this actor do?
Web Search Scraper is a web scraping and automation tool available on the Apify platform. It's designed to help you extract data and automate tasks efficiently in the cloud.
Key Features
- Cloud-based execution - no local setup required
- Scalable infrastructure for large-scale operations
- API access for integration with your applications
- Built-in proxy rotation and anti-blocking measures
- Scheduled runs and webhooks for automation
How to Use
- Click "Try This Actor" to open it on Apify
- Create a free Apify account if you don't have one
- Configure the input parameters as needed
- Run the actor and download your results
Documentation
Web Search Scraper
Overview
An actor that performs web searches and returns structured results. It abstracts the underlying search technology, providing a straightforward API for programmatic search tasks.
Key Features
- Executes web searches based on a text query.
- Returns structured data including titles, URLs, and content snippets.
- Optional proxy configuration to help avoid IP blocking.
- Simple integration via UI or API.
Input
The actor requires a JSON input object with the following parameters:
query(string, required): The search term or phrase.proxyConfig(object, optional): Proxy settings to route requests, useful for avoiding blocks.
Example input:
{
"query": "latest JavaScript frameworks",
"proxyConfig": { "useApifyProxy": true }
}
Output
The actor returns an array of search result objects. Each object contains:
query: The original search query.title: The title of the search result.url: The direct link to the result.content: A descriptive snippet or summary from the result.
How to Use
Via the Apify Console:
1. Navigate to the actor.
2. Enter your search query in the "Search Query" input field.
3. Configure proxy settings in the "Proxy configuration" section if required.
4. Click "Run".
Via API:
Send a POST request to the actor's run endpoint with the input JSON.
Pricing
Cost is $10 per 1000 search results retrieved.
Use Cases
- Automated research and data gathering.
- Content and trend discovery.
- Competitive analysis and market monitoring.
- Building or updating knowledge bases.
Categories
Common Use Cases
Market Research
Gather competitive intelligence and market data
Lead Generation
Extract contact information for sales outreach
Price Monitoring
Track competitor pricing and product changes
Content Aggregation
Collect and organize content from multiple sources
Ready to Get Started?
Try Web Search Scraper now on Apify. Free tier available with no credit card required.
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- Developer
- akash9078
- Pricing
- Paid
- Total Runs
- 122
- Active Users
- 14
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