Google Keyword Scraper ( With SEO Metrics )

Unlock powerful keyword research with our Google Keyword Scraper — the ultimate tool for discovering thousands of keyword ideas in minutes. This actor taps into Google's autocomplete suggestions, intelligently expands your keyword list, and enriches each keyword with essential SEO metrics like search volume, keyword difficulty, CPC, and competition data. Whether you're doing SEO research, planning content strategy, or building PPC campaigns, this tool gives you the data-driven insights you need to make smart decisions.

What This Actor Does

Discover Keywords That People Actually Search For
Start with a seed keyword and instantly get hundreds of related terms from Google Autocomplete—real queries matching real user intent.

Uncover Long-Tail Variations
Goes beyond basic suggestions by smartly adding words before/after your keyword, revealing hidden long-tail phrases and fresh content ideas.

Pro Mode = Full SEO Data
Get powerful insights with search volume, keyword difficulty (KD), CPC, and competition stats—so you know which keywords are worth targeting.

Flexible Modes

• Free Mode: Quick keyword brainstorming.
• Pro Mode: Expanded discovery + complete SEO metrics.

Scale to Your Needs
Generate 1K+, 5K+, or even 10K keywords depending on your project scope.

Global Reach
Supports 39+ languages and 80+ countries for accurate local and international keyword research.

Fast & Reliable
Optimized for speed with parallel scraping, auto retries, and thousands of results in minutes.

How to Use It

1. Set Up Your Input

Here's a simple example to get started:

{
    "seedKeyword": "best laptops",
    "country": "us",
    "language": "en",
    "scraperSettings": "after",
    "maxKeywords": "moderate",
    "scrapingType": "pro",
    "concurrency": 10,
    "maxRetries": 3
}

What Each Field Means

seedKeyword
Your main keyword (e.g., best laptops, logo designer). The actor expands it into hundreds or thousands of related terms.

country
Two-letter country code (us, uk, in, fr). Ensures results come from the right regional Google.

language
Language code (en, es, fr, de). Combined with country, this lets you target any market worldwide.

scraperSettings
Where to place autocomplete words:

• after → “best laptops for gaming”
• before → “cheap best laptops”

maxKeywords
How many keywords to generate:

• basic → ~1,000–1,500 (niche)
• moderate → up to 5,000 (standard SEO)
• advanced → up to 10,000 (large-scale)

scrapingType
Choose mode:

• free → Google suggestions only (quick ideas)
• pro → Expanded list + SEO metrics (volume, KD, CPC, competition)

concurrency
How many searches run at once (1–50, default 10). Higher = faster, but may hit limits.

maxRetries
Retries for failed requests (1–5, default 3). Ensures complete results even if some queries fail.

2. Run the Actor

Just click the "Start" button and wait for the results! Depending on your settings, the actor will take a few minutes to complete. You can monitor progress in the actor's log and see keywords being discovered in real-time.

3. Get Your Results

Free Mode Output (suggestions only):

[
  {
    "rank": 1,
    "keyword": "best laptops for students"
  },
  {
    "rank": 2,
    "keyword": "best laptops for gaming"
  },
  {
    "rank": 3,
    "keyword": "best laptops under 500"
  }
]

Pro Mode Output (with SEO metrics):

[
  {
    "rank": 1,
    "keyword": "best laptops for students",
    "searchVolume": "12.5K",
    "KD": "Medium",
    "CPC": "1.85",
    "SERP Count": "2.3B"
  },
  {
    "rank": 2,
    "keyword": "best laptops for gaming",
    "searchVolume": "18.2K",
    "KD": "Hard",
    "CPC": "2.45",
    "SERP Count": "3.1B"
  },
  {
    "rank": 3,
    "keyword": "best laptops under 500",
    "searchVolume": "8.9K",
    "KD": "Challenging",
    "CPC": "1.52",
    "SERP Count": "1.8B"
  }
]

Using via MCP Server or API

🔹 Apify MCP Server
Connect this actor to your AI workflows so assistants can run keyword research automatically.

1. Install the MCP Server and follow the setup guide.
2. Configure your Apify API token.
3. Tell your AI assistant in plain language (e.g., “Find keyword ideas for coffee shops in the US with SEO metrics”).

👉 MCP docs — setup & reference
👉 MCP how-to (step-by-step)

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🔹 Apify API
Run the actor programmatically from apps, dashboards, or automation pipelines — perfect for integrating keyword research into your stack.

👉 API docs — run actors via API

Tips for Best Results

• Pick the right seed keyword
  Be specific (e.g., best laptops for students) but not overly narrow.

• Test both "before" & "after" settings
  “After” → natural long-tails.
  “Before” → modifiers & variations.

• Choose the right mode

  • Free: Quick brainstorming & content ideas.
  • Pro: Full SEO data for serious targeting.

• Scale keyword volume wisely

  • Basic: Niche or subtopics.
  • Moderate: Standard SEO projects.
  • Advanced: Large-scale campaigns.

• Use concurrency carefully
  Default = 10. Go higher for speed, but too high may hit limits.

• Match country & language
  Example: us + en for US, mx + es for Mexico.

• Look for patterns
  Spot themes, questions, and buyer intent to guide your strategy.

• Export & organize
  Download results (CSV/JSON), group by topic, and build content clusters.

Use Cases

• SEO keyword research and content planning
  Find thousands of keyword opportunities to build your content calendar, identify gaps in existing content, and discover new topics.
  👉 Beginner’s guide to keyword research (Moz)

• PPC campaign keyword discovery
  Build keyword lists for Google Ads with CPC insights to estimate costs and find high-value, low-competition opportunities.
  👉 Google Ads Keyword Planner tutorial

• Competitor analysis and gap identification
  Compare your keyword coverage to competitors and uncover untapped niches.
  👉 SEO competitor analysis guide (Ahrefs Blog)

• Long-tail keyword mining
  Find specific, low-competition keywords that convert better and are easier to rank for.
  👉 What are long-tail keywords? (Semrush Blog)

• Market research and trend analysis
  Analyze keyword volumes and variations to spot demand, seasonal shifts, and emerging topics.

• E-commerce product research
  Discover product-related keywords to optimize product pages for visibility.
  👉 E-commerce SEO best practices (Shopify Blog)

• Local SEO optimization
  Target location-specific keywords to attract customers in your area.
  👉 Local SEO basics (Search Engine Journal)