Google Autocomplete Keyword Scraper

Collect Google autocomplete suggestions for your seed keywords and turn them into structured keyword research data. Discover related search phrases, expand keywords using letters and numbers, and export results in JSON, CSV, Excel, or other supported Apify dataset formats.

What It Does

This actor retrieves autocomplete suggestions for each seed keyword and stores them as individual dataset records. Each result includes the original seed, suggested keyword, result position and collection timestamp.

Key Features

• Collect autocomplete suggestions for multiple seed keywords.
• Expand keywords using alphabet and numeric combinations.
• Retrieve long-tail keyword ideas from different search queries.
• Configure language and country preferences.
• Limit the number of collected results.
• Export structured keyword data in multiple formats.

Collection Modes

• Keyword Suggestions: Retrieves autocomplete suggestions for each seed keyword until the configured item limit is reached.
• Alphabet Expansion: Queries each seed with letters a-z and numbers 0-9 to discover additional keyword variations.
• Expand Alphabet: Can also be enabled in suggest mode to append letters a-z to each seed.

Input Example

{
  "mode": "suggest",
  "keywords": [
    "python"
  ],
  "hl": "en",
  "gl": "us",
  "maxItems": 50,
  "requestDelaySecs": 1
}

Output Example

{
    "seed": "java",
    "query": "java",
    "suggestion": "java",
    "position": 1,
    "subtypes": [
      512,
      433
    ],
    "scraped_at": "2026-11-02T05:56:28.496380+00:00"
  }

Output Fields

Field	Description
seed	Original keyword submitted for collection
query	Which is give you
suggestion	Autocomplete keyword suggestion
position	Position of the suggestion in the returned results
subtypes	Your query all subtypes
scraped_at	Timestamp when the result was collected

The dataset overview highlights the seed keyword, suggestion, position, and source URL.

Use Cases

• Seed Keyword Expansion: Generate related keyword ideas from a small list of primary keywords.
• Long-Tail Keyword Research: Discover more specific search phrases using alphabet expansion.
• SEO Research: Identify autocomplete suggestions for content planning and keyword analysis.
• Locale Comparison: Compare suggestions using different language (hl) and country (gl) settings.
• Scheduled Monitoring: Run recurring collections to refresh keyword research datasets.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this actor collect?

It collects Google autocomplete suggestions associated with your seed keywords, including each suggestion's position and source information.

Can I submit multiple seed keywords?

Yes. Provide multiple keywords in the keywords input to collect suggestions for each seed.

How does alphabet expansion work?

Alphabet expansion appends letters a-z and numbers 0-9 to each seed keyword. The Expand Alphabet option in suggest mode appends letters a-z only.

Can I collect suggestions for a specific country or language?

Yes. Use gl to specify the country and hl to specify the language for autocomplete requests.

What happens if a query fails?

The actor continues processing and stores an error record containing the status and error message instead of stopping the entire run.

What export formats are supported?

You can export results as JSON, CSV, Excel, and other formats supported by Apify datasets.

Can I schedule keyword collection?

Yes. Configure an Apify schedule to automatically repeat collections at your preferred interval.

Trademark Notice

Google and related names, logos, and trademarks belong to their respective owners. They are referenced only to identify the source of the autocomplete suggestions. This actor is not affiliated with or endorsed by Google.

Disclaimer

This actor is an independent keyword research tool. The availability and relevance of autocomplete suggestions depend on the source and the selected language and country settings. Users are responsible for using collected information in accordance with applicable laws and source policies.

Is Web Scraping Legal?

This actor collects publicly accessible autocomplete suggestions without bypassing login screens, paywalls, or technical security measures. How collected information can be used depends on applicable laws and the source website's policies.

• Personal Data: Autocomplete suggestions may occasionally contain personal or identifying information. Handle collected data responsibly and comply with applicable privacy laws, including GDPR or CCPA where relevant.
• Copyright and Licensing: Avoid unauthorized reproduction or redistribution of copyrighted content. Review applicable source policies before using collected information commercially.
• Platform Terms and Rate Limits: Collect responsibly, respect source policies, and avoid excessive requests.
• Disclaimer: This information is general guidance, not legal advice. Consult a qualified legal professional if you are unsure about your intended use.

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