Dogpile Search Scraper — Metasearch SERP API

What does Dogpile Search Scraper do?

Dogpile Search Scraper extracts search results from Dogpile.com, a metasearch engine that aggregates results from Google, Bing, and other search engines into a single results page. Use it as a Dogpile SERP API to get structured data from organic results, paid ads, and related searches — all from one scrape.

Unlike single-engine scrapers, Dogpile gives you a cross-engine view of search rankings in a single request.

Why scrape Dogpile? Why use a metasearch SERP API?

Dogpile combines results from multiple search engines, providing broader visibility than any single engine alone:

• Cross-engine SEO monitoring — See how content ranks across Google and Bing simultaneously without running separate scrapers
• Competitive analysis — Discover competitors visible across multiple engines that you might miss on Google alone
• Ad intelligence — Monitor paid search ads served through Google's syndication network on metasearch
• Market research — Find content that ranks well across engines, indicating strong topical authority
• Related keyword discovery — Extract related search suggestions for content strategy and keyword expansion
• SERP comparison — Study differences between metasearch aggregated results and single-engine SERPs

Built on the Apify platform, you get API access, scheduling, webhooks, and integrations with tools like Zapier, Make, Google Sheets, and Slack.

What data can you extract from Dogpile?

Organic results

Field	Type	Description
searchQuery	object	Query term, page number, domain, engine
position	number	Ranking position (1-based, continuous across pages)
title	string	Result title/heading
url	string	Destination URL
displayedUrl	string	Breadcrumb-style URL shown in results
description	string	Result snippet/description
siteName	string	Website name (e.g., "YouTube", "CNN")
type	string	Always "organic"

Paid results (ads)

Field	Type	Description
searchQuery	object	Query term, page number, domain, engine
position	number	Ad position (numbered separately from organic)
title	string	Ad headline
url	string	Actual advertiser destination URL (resolved from click tracker)
displayedUrl	string	Display URL shown in the ad
description	string	Ad copy/description text
type	string	Always "paid"

Related searches

Field	Type	Description
searchQuery	object	The original query that surfaced this suggestion
title	string	Suggested related search term
url	string	Dogpile search URL for this term
type	string	Always "relatedSearch"

How to scrape Dogpile search results

1. Create a free Apify account
2. Open the Dogpile Search Scraper Actor
3. Enter your search queries in the Search Queries field (one per line)
4. Set Max pages per query (default: 3, each page has ~8-10 results)
5. Click Start and wait for the run to finish
6. Download your results in JSON, CSV, Excel, or other formats

You can also run the scraper via API, schedule recurring runs, or integrate with your existing data pipeline.

How much will scraping Dogpile cost?

Each run scrapes approximately 8-10 organic results per page plus any paid ads and related searches present. A typical configuration of 10 queries across 3 pages (30 total page loads) completes in under 2 minutes.

The scraper uses Apify Proxy (included) for reliable results.

Input

See the Input tab for full configuration options:

• Search Queries (required) — List of search terms to scrape
• Max pages per query — Result pages per query (default: 3, max: 25). ~8-10 organic results per page
• Max organic results per query — Cap on organic results (0 = unlimited). Paid results and related searches are always returned
• Save HTML — Save raw HTML to Key-Value Store for debugging/auditing

Output

You can download the dataset in various formats: JSON, CSV, Excel, XML, or HTML.

The Output tab provides separate views for Organic Results, Paid Results (Ads), Related Searches, and All Results combined.

Example organic result (JSON):

{
    "searchQuery": {
        "term": "web scraping tools",
        "page": 1,
        "domain": "dogpile.com",
        "engine": "Dogpile (metasearch)"
    },
    "position": 1,
    "title": "16 Best Web Scraping Tools In 2026 (Pros, Cons, Pricing)",
    "url": "https://www.scraperapi.com/web-scraping/tools/",
    "displayedUrl": "https://scraperapi.com > web-scraping > tools",
    "description": "Discover the top 16 web scraping tools for 2026. Compare features, pricing, and pros/cons to find the perfect tool for your needs.",
    "siteName": "scraperapi.com",
    "type": "organic"
}

Example paid result (JSON):

{
    "searchQuery": {
        "term": "best credit cards",
        "page": 1,
        "domain": "dogpile.com",
        "engine": "Dogpile (metasearch)"
    },
    "position": 1,
    "title": "Best Credit Cards of 2026 - Compare Top Offers",
    "url": "https://www.nerdwallet.com/credit-cards/best",
    "displayedUrl": "https://www.nerdwallet.com/credit-cards/best",
    "description": "Expert reviews of all the top-rated credit cards on the market.",
    "type": "paid"
}

Tips and best practices

• Start with 1-2 pages per query to estimate costs before scaling up
• Each page returns ~8-10 organic results, so 3 pages yields ~25-30 results per query
• Paid ads and related searches are bonus data — they don't count toward maxResultsPerQuery
• Enable Save HTML when debugging to inspect the raw source
• Use the separate dataset views (Organic, Paid, Related) for cleaner exports
• Schedule recurring runs to monitor ranking changes over time

Integrations

Connect Dogpile Search Scraper with your tools:

• Google Sheets — Auto-export results to a spreadsheet
• Zapier / Make — Trigger workflows when new results appear
• Webhooks — Get notified when a run completes
• API — Run programmatically via REST API or Node.js/Python SDK

FAQ and support

What makes Dogpile different from Google Search?

Dogpile is a metasearch engine — it queries Google, Bing, and other engines, then aggregates and deduplicates their results. You get cross-engine visibility in a single API call.

How many results does Dogpile return per page?

Typically 8-10 organic results per page, plus 2-4 paid ads and 5-10 related search suggestions on the first page.

Can I scrape multiple queries at once?

Yes. Add multiple queries to the input and they'll all be processed in a single run with automatic pagination.

Do I get both organic AND paid results?

Yes. The scraper captures organic results, paid ads (Google syndicated ads), and related search suggestions. Each type is clearly labeled with a type field.

Are the ad URLs the real destination?

Yes. The scraper resolves Google's click-tracking redirects to extract the actual advertiser landing page URL.

I'm getting empty results

This is rare since Dogpile has minimal anti-bot protection when accessed through Apify Proxy. If it happens, try reducing concurrency or check the Issues tab.

Is it legal to scrape Dogpile?

This Actor only extracts publicly available search results that anyone can access through a browser. It does not extract private user data. We believe our Actors, when used for ethical purposes, are safe. However, you should be aware that results could contain personal data. Personal data is protected by the GDPR in the European Union and by other regulations. You should not scrape personal data unless you have a legitimate reason to do so. If you're unsure whether your reason is legitimate, consult your lawyers.

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