Perplexity Search Answers Scraper
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from $1.99 / 1,000 perplexity search answers scraper results
Perplexity Search Answers Scraper
Scrapes AI-generated answer content from Perplexity (perplexity.ai/search). Extracts the full canonical answer-vertical schema: query, full answer text, answer HTML, model used, citation count, related questions, answer sections, and timestamp.
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from $1.99 / 1,000 perplexity search answers scraper results
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What is this tool?
Perplexity Search Answers Scraper helps you collect ai data from Perplexity (the AI-powered answer engine). Just type in a question, and the tool will ask the AI and gather a comprehensive answer with the sources it used.
What can you use it for?
- Research on any topic with AI-generated summaries
- Gather cited sources for fact-checking
- Content creation and writing research
- Quick answers to complex questions
What data do you get?
Each result includes up to 29 fields, organized into the following categories:
Identity (5 fields): #, type, resultType, page, modelId
URLs (2 fields): URL, citationUrls
Ratings (1 fields): Answer (preview)
Location (1 fields): relatedQuestions
Source (2 fields): Sources, sourceList
Search Context (6 fields): Query, searchQuery, answerLanguage, searchEngine, parentQuery, searchMetadata
Other (12 fields): Model, Mode, Citations, Sections, Words, Scraped At, answerHtml, answerLength, sections, citationIndexes, followUpQuestions, isFollowUp
How to use it
Step 1: Enter your search
Type in any question you want answered, like "What is artificial intelligence?" or "How does solar power work?"
Step 2: Set your preferences
Adjust the options below to customize your search.
Step 3: Run the tool
Click the run button and wait for your results. The tool will gather all the data and save it in a clean, organized format.
Input options
| Option | What it means | Required | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| Search Query | The question to ask Perplexity. Perplexity returns one AI-generated answer per query. | Yes | What is the capital of France? |
| Max Items | Max answer records to push (typically 1 per query; allow higher for batch multi-query mode). | No | 1 |
| Multiple Queries (batch) | Optional array of additional queries to ask in batch mode. Each query produces a separate answer record. | No | — |
| Focus Mode | Perplexity's focus mode (search scope). 'web' searches the whole web, 'academic' uses scholarly sources, 'social' uses social media, 'youtube' uses YouTube, etc. Options: web (Web), academic (Academic), social (Social), youtube (YouTube), reddit (Reddit), writing (Writing). | No | web |
| Model | Optional model override. Leave empty to use Perplexity's default. 'pplx-pro' selects the Pro search model. | No | — |
| Language | Language code for the answer locale (e.g. 'en-US', 'en-GB', 'de-DE', 'fr-FR'). | No | en-US |
Output
Your results come in a clean, organized table with two views:
Overview view
Shows the most important fields at a glance:
- #
- Query
- Answer (preview)
- Model
- Mode
- Citations
- Sources
- Sections
- Words
- URL
- Scraped At
Full details view
Shows all 29 fields in detail. See "What data do you get?" above for the complete list.
Tips for best results
✅ Be specific with your search terms for more relevant results
✅ Try different variations of your search term to discover more results
✅ Browse multiple pages of results to get a wider variety
Frequently asked questions
Why use Perplexity? Perplexity is an AI-powered answer engine that combines the best of search engines and large language models. It searches the web in real-time and uses AI to generate comprehensive answers with cited sources.
How do I get the results? Your results are saved in your Apify dashboard. You can download them in various formats (JSON, CSV, Excel) or access them via the API.
Can I run it on a schedule? Yes! Apify supports scheduled runs. You can set up the tool to run automatically at any interval (hourly, daily, weekly, etc.) from your dashboard.
What if I get fewer results than I asked for? This can happen if the search engine doesn't have enough matching results for your search, or if some results are blocked. Try different keywords or relax your filters.
Need more help? If you have questions or run into issues, our support team is ready to help. Just reach out through the Apify platform and we'll get back to you quickly.
