🔍 Supported Search Engines
📊 Overview Table
| Engine | Status | Search Types Available | Rate Limits | Geographic Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ✅ Stable | Web, Images, News, Shopping, Maps, Videos, Jobs, Scholar | Global | ||
| Bing | ✅ Stable | Web, Images, News, Videos | Global | |
| Yandex | 🔧 Beta | Web, Images | Russia & CIS | |
| DuckDuckGo | 🔧 Beta | Web, Images, News | Global | |
| Yahoo | 🔧 Beta | Web, Images, News | Global |
Status Legend: ✅ Stable - Production ready • 🔧 Beta - Limited availability, API may change
🔤 Engine Identifiers
Use these identifiers in the engine parameter when making API requests:
Google Search
| Search Type | Identifier | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Google Search | google |
Organic and featured results |
| Web Search | google_web |
Standard organic search results |
| Image Search | google_images |
Image search results with metadata |
| News Search | google_news |
News articles from various sources |
| Shopping Search | google_shopping |
Product listings and prices |
| Maps Search | google_maps |
Business listings, reviews, and locations |
| Video Search | google_videos |
Video results from multiple platforms |
| Jobs Search | google_jobs |
Job listings and employment opportunities |
| Scholar Search | google_scholar |
Academic papers and citations |
Bing Search
| Search Type | Identifier | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Bing Search | bing |
Organic and featured results |
Other Engines
| Engine | Search Type | Identifier |
|---|---|---|
| Yandex | Web Search | yandex_web |
| Yandex | Image Search | yandex_images |
| DuckDuckGo | Web Search | duckduckgo_web |
| DuckDuckGo | Image Search | duckduckgo_images |
| Yahoo | Web Search | yahoo_web |
| Yahoo | Image Search | yahoo_images |
🎯 Use Case Recommendations
For General Web Search
- Global audience:
google_weborbing_web - Russian audience:
yandex_web - Privacy-focused:
duckduckgo_web
For E-commerce & Products
- Product research:
google_shopping - Price comparison:
google_shopping+bing_web
For Media & Content
- Image scraping:
google_images - News monitoring:
google_news - Video discovery:
google_videos
For Business & Local Data
- Local business info:
google_maps - Job market analysis:
google_jobs - Academic research:
google_scholar
📈 Performance Characteristics
Response Times (Average)
| Engine | Average Response Time | 95th Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| 800-1200ms | 1600ms | |
| Bing | 600-900ms | 1500ms |
❓Frequently Asked Questions
Which engine should I choose for my project?
Consider your target audience and content type. For global reach, Google or Bing. For privacy-focused applications, DuckDuckGo.
Can I switch between engines easily?
Yes! The API structure is consistent across engines. Simply change the engine parameter.
Are there differences in data format between engines?
The response structure is standardized, but some engine-specific fields may vary. Check individual engine documentation for details.
How do I handle rate limits?
Implement exponential backoff in your code and monitor your usage in the dashboard. Consider upgrading your plan if you consistently hit limits.