# Google Trends Scraper — Real-Time Trends (`rbbscrap/google-trends-scraper`) Actor Ultra-fast Google Trends scraper without browser overhead. Extract search interest over time, rising & top related queries (+5000% breako.... Compatible Make.com, Zapier, n8n, Sheets & Webhooks. 256MB RAM & sub-second speed. - **URL**: https://apify.com/rbbscrap/google-trends-scraper.md - **Developed by:** [Hector](https://apify.com/rbbscrap) (community) - **Categories:** Developer tools - **Features:** Limited permissions - **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 1 bookmarks - **User rating**: No ratings yet ## Pricing $0.60 / 1,000 scraped google trends topics This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events. Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/actors/running/actors-in-store.md#pay-per-event ## What's an Apify Actor? An Actor is a serverless cloud program that runs on the Apify platform. It has two run modes. In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours, and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store. In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server. Apify vocabulary and the platform model are defined once, in the agent quickstart at https://apify.com/agents.md. ## How to integrate an Actor? If asked about integration, you help developers integrate Actors into their projects. You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready. Do not guess an integration path. Every one of them is in the agent quickstart at https://apify.com/agents.md: the Apify MCP server, Agent Skills with the Apify CLI, the JavaScript and Python clients, the REST API, and the account-free path for an agent with no human to sign in. It also carries the rule on stating cost before the first paid run. For examples already wired to this Actor's own input schema, see the [API](#api) section below. Each client library has reference documentation the quickstart does not restate: [JavaScript/TypeScript](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs.md) (`npm install apify-client`) and [Python](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs.md) (`pip install apify-client`). # README

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## Google Trends Scraper — Real-Time Trends **Google Trends Scraper** extracts structured Google Trends records, metadata, metrics, and direct links in real time. Built on a zero-browser HTTP/2 engine running in **256 MB RAM**, it delivers normalized datasets with **zero `null` fields** ready for **CSV, Excel, JSON**, or API pipelines. > **Looking for related scrapers?** Check out [Google Autocomplete & SEO Scraper](https://apify.com/rbbscrap/google-autocomplete-keyword-scraper), [Google Maps Scraper](https://apify.com/rbbscrap/google-maps-scraper), [Google Search Scraper](https://apify.com/rbbscrap/google-search-scraper), [Google News Scraper](https://apify.com/rbbscrap/google-news-scraper), or browse our [full catalog of 118+ dedicated scrapers](https://apify.com/rbbscrap). *** ### What does Google Trends Scraper do? Ultra-fast Google Trends scraper without browser overhead. Extract search interest over time, rising & top related queries (+5000% breako.... Compatible Make.com, Zapier, n8n, Sheets & Webhooks. 256MB RAM & sub-second speed. Whether you need to monitor Google Trends at scale, enrich B2B/B2C databases, or feed structured records into analytics and AI workflows, **Google Trends Scraper** handles pagination, field normalization, and schema validation automatically: - **Bulk Data Extraction:** Collect Google Trends listings, items, and detailed attributes in batches using keywords, filters, or direct URLs. - **Complete Public Metadata:** Capture identifiers, pricing/engagement metrics, author/vendor details, timestamps, and canonical URLs. - **Multi-Format Export:** Download results in **JSON, CSV, Excel (XLSX), XML, or HTML Table** directly from the Apify Console. - **Ready for Automation & AI:** Connect seamlessly to [Apify Integrations](https://apify.com/integrations) (Make, Zapier, n8n, Google Sheets), [REST API endpoints](https://apify.com/rbbscrap/google-trends-scraper/api), or the [Apify MCP Server](https://apify.com/rbbscrap/google-trends-scraper/api/mcp). #### Beyond the Official Google Trends API - **No API Keys or Approval Delays:** Start extracting public Google Trends data immediately without registering developer apps or waiting for quota approvals. - **No Restrictive Rate Quotas:** Bypass strict per-minute API limits and expensive enterprise tiers while capturing the complete public data points displayed on Google Trends. - **256 MB Zero-Browser Architecture:** Uses native HTTP/2 and TLS session emulation instead of heavy Chromium instances, executing in seconds at a fraction of standard compute costs. *** ### What data can you scrape from Google Trends? **Google Trends Scraper** extracts the following data points from Google Trends:
📝 Mode (mode) 📝 Search Terms (searchTerms) 📅 Time Range (timeRange)
📝 Geo (geo) 🏷️ Type (type) 📝 Keyword (keyword)
📝 Query (query) 💰 Peak Interest Value (peakInterestValue) 📅 Peak Interest Date (peakInterestDate)
💰 Average Interest Value (averageInterestValue) 📝 Top Queries Count (topQueriesCount) 📝 Rising Queries Count (risingQueriesCount)
| Data Category | Extracted Fields & Data Points | | :--- | :--- | | **Identity & Core Identifiers** | `type` (Type) | | **Metrics, Pricing & Engagement** | `topQueriesCount` (Top Queries Count), `risingQueriesCount` (Rising Queries Count), `articlesCount` (Articles Count) | | **Details, Attributes & Context** | `mode` (Mode), `searchTerms` (Search Terms), `geo` (Geo), `keyword` (Keyword), `query` (Query), `peakInterestValue` (Peak Interest Value) | | **Direct Links, Media & Timestamps** | `timeRange` (Time Range), `peakInterestDate` (Peak Interest Date), `timeline` (Timeline), `formattedTraffic` (Formatted Traffic), `scrapedAt` (Scraped At) | *** ### Why scrape Google Trends? (Typical Use Cases & Guides) You can use **Google Trends Scraper** for a wide range of data and business workflows: - **Trend Prediction & Dropshipping:** Spot viral consumer products and search spikes before competitors. - **Content Strategy & SEO:** Identify breakout topics to write about before keyword difficulty climbs. - **Financial Market Sentiment:** Correlate search spikes with crypto and stock price volatility. - **AI Agents, RAG & LLM Knowledge Pipelines:** Stream clean, structured Google Trends JSON records into vector databases, Claude, GPT-4, or LangChain workflows. - **Automated BI Dashboards & Scheduled Alerts:** Schedule daily or hourly runs and push live Google Trends updates directly to Google Sheets, Looker Studio, Slack, or webhooks. - **[Market Research & Competitor Analysis](https://apify.com/use-cases/market-research):** Benchmark Google Trends offerings, pricing strategies, and market share across regions. - **[Lead Generation & CRM Enrichment](https://blog.apify.com/marketing-leads-scraping-with-apify/):** Build targeted prospect lists and sync verified records straight into HubSpot, Salesforce, or Clay. - **[AI Agents & RAG Pipelines via MCP](https://blog.apify.com/how-to-use-mcp/):** Connect live Google Trends data directly to Claude Desktop, Cursor, or LangChain agents. *** ### How to scrape Google Trends data **Google Trends Scraper** is designed for a zero-configuration start, even if you have never scraped data before: 1. [Create a free Apify account](https://console.apify.com/sign-up) using your email (includes **$5.00 in free monthly credits**). 2. Open **[Google Trends Scraper](https://apify.com/rbbscrap/google-trends-scraper)** and click on the **[Input tab](https://apify.com/rbbscrap/google-trends-scraper/input)** — all required fields are already pre-filled with a working example. 3. Enter your search terms, target URLs, or filter criteria (or keep the default pre-filled configuration for an instant 1-Click test). 4. Click the green **"Start"** button and wait a few seconds for the data to be extracted. 5. Download your dataset in **JSON, CSV, Excel (XLSX), or HTML**, or fetch it via the [API tab](https://apify.com/rbbscrap/google-trends-scraper/api). > For more technical details on every parameter, check out the [Input Schema tab](https://apify.com/rbbscrap/google-trends-scraper/input-schema) or read the [Apify Platform Documentation](https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running). #### 🔗 How to scrape Google Trends by Search Term or Direct URL
Scraping by Search Term / Filter 🔑 Enter keywords, categories, or filter parameters just as you would search on Google Trends. Set the maximum number of items you want to extract and click Start.
Scraping by Direct URL 🔗 Paste one or more direct Google Trends links (or import a list of URLs from a Google Sheet / CSV) to extract targeted item or profile details in bulk.
*** ### ⬇️ Input Configuration & Examples To start scraping Google Trends, fill in the visual input form in the Apify Console or pass a JSON payload via the API. Full technical specifications are available on the [Input Schema tab](https://apify.com/rbbscrap/google-trends-scraper/input-schema). #### Input Parameters Reference | Parameter | Type | Default / Prefill | Description | | :--- | :---: | :---: | :--- | | `mode` | `string` | `interestOverTime` | Choose between Interest Over Time (historical volume timeline), Related Queries (top & rising breakout keywords), or Daily Trending (real-time news and viral topics by country). Options: `interestOverTime`, `relatedQueries`, `dailyTrending`. | | `searchTerms` | `array` | `["artificial intelligence","bitcoin"]` | Keywords to analyze on Google Trends (e.g. \['artificial intelligence', 'bitcoin']). Used in 'interestOverTime' and 'relatedQueries' modes. | | `timeRange` | `string` | `today 12-m` | Historical time horizon for search interest analysis. Options: `now 1-H`, `now 1-d`, `now 7-d`, `today 1-m`, `today 3-m`, `today 12-m`. | | `geo` | `string` | `US` | Two-letter country code (ISO-3166) or leave blank for Worldwide (e.g. 'US', 'GB', 'FR', 'DE', 'IN', 'JP'). | | `category` | `integer` | `0` | Google Trends Category ID (0 for All Categories, 7 for Finance, 18 for Shopping, 314 for Computer & Electronics, etc.). | | `proxyConfiguration` | `object` | — | Apify Proxy settings (Residential or Datacenter). | #### Example 1: Standard Extraction (1-Click Default) ```json { "mode": "interestOverTime", "searchTerms": [ "artificial intelligence", "bitcoin" ], "timeRange": "today 12-m", "geo": "US" } ``` #### Example 2: Filtered & Batch Extraction ```json { "mode": "relatedQueries", "searchTerms": [ "artificial intelligence", "bitcoin" ], "timeRange": "now 1-d", "geo": "US", "category": 0 } ``` *** ### ⬆️ Output Example (Table View, JSON & Fields Reference) The scraped results are stored in a structured Apify Dataset available in the **Storage** tab. Below is a preview of the dataset in both **Table View** (CSV/Excel format) and **JSON format**. #### Table View (CSV / Excel Dataset Preview) | Mode | Search Terms | Time Range | Geo | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | `interestOverTime` | `artificial intelligence` | `today 12-m` | `US` | | `interestOverTime` | `artificial intelligence` | `today 12-m` | `US` | | `interestOverTime` | `artificial intelligence` | `today 12-m` | `US` | #### JSON Output Example ```json { "mode": "interestOverTime", "searchTerms": [ "artificial intelligence", "bitcoin" ], "timeRange": "today 12-m", "geo": "US" } ``` #### Output Fields Reference | Field Name | Type | Description | | :--- | :---: | :--- | | `mode` | `string` | Extracted mode value. | | `searchTerms` | `array` | Extracted search terms value. | | `timeRange` | `string` | Time frame analyzed | | `geo` | `string` | Geographic country or region code | | `type` | `string` | Scraping mode: interestOverTime, relatedQueries, or dailyTrending | | `keyword` | `string` | Search term or trending topic | | `query` | `string` | Search query | | `peakInterestValue` | `number` | Peak search interest score (0-100) | | `peakInterestDate` | `string` | Date or time of peak interest | | `averageInterestValue` | `number` | Average interest over the period | | `topQueriesCount` | `integer` | Extracted top queries count value. | | `risingQueriesCount` | `integer` | Extracted rising queries count value. | | `topQueries` | `array` | Extracted top queries value. | | `risingQueries` | `array` | Extracted rising queries value. | | `timeline` | `array` | Extracted timeline value. | | `formattedTraffic` | `string` | Extracted formatted traffic value. | | `articlesCount` | `integer` | Extracted articles count value. | | `articles` | `array` | Extracted articles value. | | `scrapedAt` | `string` | Extracted scraped at value. | *** ### 🔗 Scrape any data you need with dedicated scrapers Combine **Google Trends Scraper** with our other dedicated scrapers from [@RBBscrap](https://apify.com/rbbscrap) if you want to extract specialized data across platforms:
🔹 Google Autocomplete & SEO Scraper 🔹 Google Maps Scraper 🔹 Google Search Scraper
🔹 Google News Scraper 🔹 Google Play Scraper 🔹 Google Patents Scraper
| Scraper | Extracted Data & Primary Use Case | | :--- | :--- | | **[Google Autocomplete & SEO Scraper](https://apify.com/rbbscrap/google-autocomplete-keyword-scraper)** | Search Ideas | | **[Google Maps Scraper](https://apify.com/rbbscrap/google-maps-scraper)** | Places, Leads & Emails | | **[Google Search Scraper](https://apify.com/rbbscrap/google-search-scraper)** | SERP & People Also Ask | | **[Google News Scraper](https://apify.com/rbbscrap/google-news-scraper)** | Global Headlines & PR | | **[Google Play Scraper](https://apify.com/rbbscrap/google-play-scraper)** | Apps, Installs & Reviews | | **[Google Patents Scraper](https://apify.com/rbbscrap/google-patents-scraper)** | Prior Art & Claims | *** ### ⚠️ Error Items & Resilience Reference **Google Trends Scraper** is engineered to process multi-query and batch runs resiliently without crashing if a single query or URL fails: | Status / Code | Meaning & Automatic Handling | | :--- | :--- | | `OK` | Record successfully extracted, validated, and normalized with zero `null` fields. | | `DEFAULT_PREFILL_APPLIED` | When an empty input payload `{}` is submitted, the Actor automatically applies its built-in default query so 1-Click runs always succeed. | | `RATE_LIMIT_RETRY` | Transient HTTP `429` / `503` responses trigger automatic retry with exponential backoff and session rotation. | | `INVALID_TARGET_SKIPPED` | Unreachable or malformed target items in a batch are logged with `[WARN]` and skipped without interrupting the run. | *** ### ❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) #### How much does scraping Google Trends cost? **Google Trends Scraper** uses transparent **Pay-Per-Event (`PAY_PER_EVENT`)** pricing set **10x cheaper than the market leader** ($\div 10$): - **Event Rate:** **$0.0003** per *Scraped Google Trends Scraper Record* (**$0.3 per 1,000 items**). - **🎁 1st Run 100% FREE:** Your very first execution is **100% free** (`$0.00` event charges are applied on your initial run). - **Apify Free Plan ($5.00/month included):** Every Apify account receives **$5.00 in free monthly credits**, which is enough to extract up to **~16,666 items per month for free**. - View full details on the [Pricing tab](https://apify.com/rbbscrap/google-trends-scraper/pricing) and the [Apify Pricing page](https://apify.com/pricing). #### Can I integrate Google Trends Scraper with Make, Zapier, n8n, or Google Sheets? Yes. **Google Trends Scraper** can be connected with almost any cloud service or web app thanks to [integrations on the Apify platform](https://apify.com/integrations), including [Make](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/make), [Zapier](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/zapier), [n8n](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/n8n), [Slack](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/slack), [Airbyte](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/airbyte), [Google Sheets](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/google-sheets), [Google Drive](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/drive), and [webhooks](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/webhooks). #### Can I use Google Trends Scraper with the Apify API (Python & Node.js)? Yes. The Apify API gives you programmatic access to run **Google Trends Scraper**, schedule jobs, and fetch datasets. Use the `apify-client` [PyPI package](https://apify.com/rbbscrap/google-trends-scraper/api/python) for Python or the `apify-client` [NPM package](https://apify.com/rbbscrap/google-trends-scraper/api/javascript) for Node.js, or check the [Apify API Reference](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2): **Python (`apify-client`)** ```python from apify_client import ApifyClient client = ApifyClient("YOUR_APIFY_API_TOKEN") run = client.actor("rbbscrap/google-trends-scraper").call(run_input={ "mode": "interestOverTime", "searchTerms": ["artificial intelligence","bitcoin"], "timeRange": "today 12-m", "geo": "US" }) for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items(): print(item) ``` **Node.js (`apify-client`)** ```javascript import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client'; const client = new ApifyClient({ token: 'YOUR_APIFY_API_TOKEN' }); const run = await client.actor('rbbscrap/google-trends-scraper').call({ mode: "interestOverTime", searchTerms: ["artificial intelligence","bitcoin"], timeRange: "today 12-m", geo: "US" }); const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems(); console.log(items); ``` #### Can I use Google Trends Scraper through an MCP Server (Claude Desktop, Cursor, AI Agents)? Yes. With the Apify API, you can use **Google Trends Scraper** in conjunction with an MCP server to connect directly to **Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, or LibreChat**. Read the official guide on [how to set up Apify Actors with MCP](https://blog.apify.com/how-to-use-mcp/), or go to the [MCP tab](https://apify.com/rbbscrap/google-trends-scraper/api/mcp): 1. Start a Server-Sent Events (SSE) session to receive a `sessionId`. 2. Send API messages using that `sessionId` to trigger **Google Trends Scraper** with your input parameters. 3. Receive structured Google Trends dataset records directly inside your AI agent conversation. #### Do I need residential proxies or login cookies to scrape Google Trends? No. **Google Trends Scraper** operates on a zero-browser HTTP/2 protocol engine (256 MB RAM) and works out-of-the-box without requiring login cookies or external proxies for standard workloads. For high-volume enterprise runs, you can optionally use [Apify Proxy](https://docs.apify.com/proxy) in the input configuration. #### Is it legal to scrape data from Google Trends? Our scrapers are ethical and **do not extract any private user data behind login walls**. They only extract what is shared publicly on the web. However, please keep in mind that personal data is protected by **GDPR ([EU Regulation 2016/679](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2016/679/oj))** and other regulations worldwide. You should not scrape personal data unless you have a legitimate legal basis. Read more in Apify's guide on the [legality of web scraping](https://blog.apify.com/is-web-scraping-legal/). #### Your feedback & support We are continuously improving the performance of our Actors. If you have any technical feedback for **Google Trends Scraper**, need a custom feature, or found a bug, please create an issue on the Actor's [Issues tab](https://apify.com/rbbscrap/google-trends-scraper/issues/open) in the Apify Console. # Actor input Schema ## `mode` (type: `string`): Choose between Interest Over Time (historical volume timeline), Related Queries (top & rising breakout keywords), or Daily Trending (real-time news and viral topics by country). ## `searchTerms` (type: `array`): Keywords to analyze on Google Trends (e.g. \['artificial intelligence', 'bitcoin']). Used in 'interestOverTime' and 'relatedQueries' modes. ## `timeRange` (type: `string`): Historical time horizon for search interest analysis. ## `geo` (type: `string`): Two-letter country code (ISO-3166) or leave blank for Worldwide (e.g. 'US', 'GB', 'FR', 'DE', 'IN', 'JP'). ## `category` (type: `integer`): Google Trends Category ID (0 for All Categories, 7 for Finance, 18 for Shopping, 314 for Computer & Electronics, etc.). ## `proxyConfiguration` (type: `object`): Apify Proxy settings (Residential or Datacenter). ## `maxExecutionTimeSecs` (type: `integer`): Fail-Fast safety ceiling timeout in seconds (15 to 90s). Prevents long-running runs from wasting compute units. ## Actor input object example ```json { "mode": "interestOverTime", "searchTerms": [ "artificial intelligence", "bitcoin" ], "timeRange": "today 12-m", "geo": "US", "category": 0, "maxExecutionTimeSecs": 75 } ``` # Actor output Schema ## `results` (type: `string`): No description # API You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup. ## JavaScript example ```javascript import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client'; // Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token // Replace the '' with your token const client = new ApifyClient({ token: '', }); // Prepare Actor input const input = { "mode": "interestOverTime", "searchTerms": [ "artificial intelligence", "bitcoin" ], "timeRange": "today 12-m", "geo": "US", "category": 0, "maxExecutionTimeSecs": 75 }; // Run the Actor and wait for it to finish const run = await client.actor("rbbscrap/google-trends-scraper").call(input); // Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any) console.log('Results from dataset'); console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`); const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems(); items.forEach((item) => { console.dir(item); }); // 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs ``` ## Python example ```python from apify_client import ApifyClient # Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token # Replace '' with your token. client = ApifyClient("") # Prepare the Actor input run_input = { "mode": "interestOverTime", "searchTerms": [ "artificial intelligence", "bitcoin", ], "timeRange": "today 12-m", "geo": "US", "category": 0, "maxExecutionTimeSecs": 75, } # Run the Actor and wait for it to finish run = client.actor("rbbscrap/google-trends-scraper").call(run_input=run_input) # Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any) print(f"💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/{run.default_dataset_id}") for item in client.dataset(run.default_dataset_id).iterate_items(): print(item) # 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start ``` ## CLI example ```bash echo '{ "mode": "interestOverTime", "searchTerms": [ "artificial intelligence", "bitcoin" ], "timeRange": "today 12-m", "geo": "US", "category": 0, "maxExecutionTimeSecs": 75 }' | apify call rbbscrap/google-trends-scraper --silent --output-dataset ``` ## MCP server setup ```json { "mcpServers": { "apify": { "type": "http", "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=fetch-actor-details,rbbscrap/google-trends-scraper" } } } ``` The hosted server signs you in with OAuth on first connect, so no API token belongs in this config. Clients without OAuth support can send an `Authorization: Bearer ` header instead, using a token from API & Integrations in Apify Console (https://console.apify.com/settings/integrations). ## OpenAPI specification Download the OpenAPI definition: https://api.apify.com/v2/actors/dWVNLbM1HjIm4xFPL/builds/bqU9uq52M3Ftz40xq/openapi.json