Startpage Search Scraper

What is this tool?

Startpage Search Scraper helps you collect search data from Startpage (privacy-respecting search that uses Google results). Just type in your search term, and the tool will gather all the websites, articles, and information that Startpage returns.

What can you use it for?

• Research on any topic with web search results
• SEO research and content strategy
• Monitor how brands and topics appear in search
• Build datasets and knowledge bases

What data do you get?

Each result includes up to 34 fields, organized into the following categories:

Identity (4 fields): Type, Result Type, Position, Page

URLs (11 fields): URL, Link (alias), Display URL, Displayed URL, Domain, Host, Favicon, Image URL, Sitelinks, Anonymous View URL, Search URL

Text (5 fields): Title, Title (HTML), Snippet, Snippet (HTML), Description

Media (1 fields): Thumbnail

Location (2 fields): Region, Country

Dates & Duration (4 fields): Date, Published At, Published At (raw), Relative Time

Search Context (4 fields): Language, Search Metadata, Query, Query (alias)

Other (3 fields): Ad, Sponsored, Scraped At

How to use it

Step 1: Enter your search

Type in your search term, like "artificial intelligence".

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 search query to look up on Startpage.	Yes	artificial intelligence
Max Items	Max search results to scrape.	No	50
Language	Language for results. Use Startpage language values: 'english', 'deutsch', 'français', 'español', etc.	No	english
Region	Region/country code for localized results (e.g. 'us', 'gb', 'de', 'in', 'fr'). Leave empty for global results.	No	—
Safe Search	Safe search filter level. Options: moderate (Moderate), strict (Strict), off (Off).	No	moderate

Output

Your results come in a clean, organized table with two views:

Overview view

Shows the most important fields at a glance:

• Position
• Title
• Displayed URL
• Snippet
• Date
• Query
• Scraped At

Full details view

Shows all 34 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 Startpage? Startpage is a privacy-focused search engine that doesn't track you, doesn't store your personal information, and doesn't sell your data to advertisers. It's a great choice for privacy-conscious users who want to search the web without being monitored.

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.