Ever needed to automate a simple web search, but found yourself stuck manually copying and pasting from a browser? I've been there. This Web Search actor is my go-to for programmatically fetching search results. Think of it as giving your scripts the same ability you have: to open a search engine, type a query, and get back a structured list of links, titles, and snippets. It handles the messy part of mimicking a real user, so you can focus on using the data. I use it regularly for quick market research, gathering public data points, or monitoring mentions of a brand or topic across the web. It’s incredibly straightforward—you feed it your search terms and it returns clean, parseable results. This saves hours over manual methods and integrates directly into larger automation workflows for data collection, lead generation, or content monitoring. If your project needs fresh, real-time information from the open web, this actor is the simplest way to get it.

What does this actor do?

Web Search 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

1. Click "Try This Actor" to open it on Apify
2. Create a free Apify account if you don't have one
3. Configure the input parameters as needed
4. Run the actor and download your results