DuckDuckGo Maps API

Our DuckDuckGo Maps API allows you to scrape results from the DuckDuckGo Maps search page. The API is accessed through the following endpoint: /search?engine=duckduckgo_maps.

A user may query the following: https://serpapi.com/search?engine=duckduckgo_maps utilizing a GET request. Head to the playground for a live and interactive demo.

API Parameters

Search Query

q

Required

Parameter defines the query you want to search. You can use anything that you would use in a regular DuckDuckGo Maps search.

Geographic Location

bbox

Optional

Parameter defines an area where you want your q (query) to be applied. The value consists of latitude/longitude pair. The first pair marks the top left corner and the second pair marks the bottom right corner of the map area box.

It has to be constructed in the next sequence:
latitude_tl + , + longitude_tl + , + latitude_br + , + longitude_br

This will form a string that looks like this: e.g. 30.341552964181687,-97.87405344947078,30.16321730812698,-97.50702877159034

DuckDuckGo Maps uses bbox parameter as the default way to pass GPS coordinates. When unsure what the value should be, visit DuckDuckGo Maps, search for a query in a desired location, and copy a value from the URL.

Parameter can't be used with lat and lon parameters.

lat

Optional

Defines a GPS latitude for the search origin.

Parameter is required when using lon parameter.

lon

Optional

Defines a GPS longitude for the search origin.

Parameter is required when using lat parameter.

Advanced Duckduckgo Maps Filters

strict_bbox

Optional

Parameter defines whether you strictly want your search to follow the bbox coordinates. It can be set to 1 (strict - default), or 0 (off).

Serpapi Parameters

engine

Required

Set parameter to duckduckgo_maps to use the DuckDuckGo Maps API engine.

no_cache

Optional

Parameter will force SerpApi to fetch the DuckDuckGo Maps results even if a cached version is already present. A cache is served only if the query and all parameters are exactly the same. Cache expires after 1h. Cached searches are free, and are not counted towards your searches per month. It can be set to false (default) to allow results from the cache, or true to disallow results from the cache. no_cache and async parameters should not be used together.

async

Optional

Parameter defines the way you want to submit your search to SerpApi. It can be set to false (default) to open an HTTP connection and keep it open until you got your search results, or true to just submit your search to SerpApi and retrieve them later. In this case, you'll need to use our Searches Archive API to retrieve your results. async and no_cache parameters should not be used together. async should not be used on accounts with Ludicrous Speed enabled.

zero_trace

Optional

Enterprise only. Parameter enables ZeroTrace mode. It can be set to false (default) or true. Enable this mode to skip storing search parameters, search files, and search metadata on our servers. This may make debugging more difficult.

api_key

Required

Parameter defines the SerpApi private key to use.

output

Optional

Parameter defines the final output you want. It can be set to json (default) to get a structured JSON of the results, or html to get the raw html retrieved.

API Results

JSON Results

JSON output includes structured data for Local Results and Place results.

A search status is accessible through search_metadata.status. It flows this way: Processing -> Success || Error. If a search has failed, error will contain an error message. search_metadata.id is the search ID inside SerpApi.

HTML Results

This API does not have the HTML response, just a text. search_metadata.prettify_html_file contains prettified version of the result. It is displayed in the playground.

API Examples

Example with q: Coffee, and Austin, TX, US as a location

Example with q: Coffee, and Austin, TX, US as a location

JSON Example

{
  "search_metadata": {
    "id": "64b546efde983403ef34d09e",
    "status": "Success",
    "json_endpoint": "https://serpapi.com/searches/dcb7d03d18fd6bd5/64b546efde983403ef34d09e.json",
    "created_at": "2023-07-17 13:49:35 UTC",
    "processed_at": "2023-07-17 13:49:36 UTC",
    "duckduckgo_maps_url": "https://duckduckgo.com/?q=Coffee&bbox=30.341552964181687,-97.87405344947078,30.16321730812698,-97.50702877159034&iaxm=maps&strict_bbox=1",
    "raw_html_file": "https://serpapi.com/searches/dcb7d03d18fd6bd5/64b546efde983403ef34d09e.html",
    "prettify_html_file": "https://serpapi.com/searches/dcb7d03d18fd6bd5/64b546efde983403ef34d09e.prettify",
    "total_time_taken": 1.54
  },
  "search_parameters": {
    "engine": "duckduckgo_maps",
    "q": "Coffee",
    "bbox": "30.341552964181687,-97.87405344947078,30.16321730812698,-97.50702877159034",
    "strict_bbox": "1"
  },
  "local_results": [
    {
      "position": 1,
      "title": "Bennu Coffee",
      "source": [
        {
          "name": "Apple Maps",
          "place_id": "10991783248908387078"
        },
        {
          "name": "Tripadvisor",
          "place_id": "1788633"
        }
      ],
      "gps_coordinates": {
        "latitude": 30.2798015,
        "longitude": -97.7196563
      },
      "rating": 4.5,
      "reviews": 40,
      "review_details": [
        {
          "snippet": "Great breakfast tacos and the “Big Labrewski” was awesome! The kids made us go back for seconds on the tacos on top of their bagel dogs.",
          "rating": 5,
          "date": "Mar 12, 2023",
          "user": {
            "name": "lteer",
            "thumbnail": "http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-t/1a/f6/e8/ea/default-avatar-2020-63.jpg"
          }
        },
        {
          "snippet": "This place is conveniently located near my daughter’s apartment. The employees are friendly and since it’s near a college there’s a lot of energy. If you like Mexican hot chocolate then you should try...",
          "rating": 5,
          "date": "Feb 17, 2023",
          "user": {
            "name": "KimmieK72",
            "thumbnail": "http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-t/1a/f6/ee/68/default-avatar-2020-9.jpg"
          }
        },
        {
          "snippet": "The pecan cold brew was so smooth and delicious. Might be the best cold brew I have ever had. I went to their wholesaler so I could buy a bag of grounds to bring home. Friendly staff and nice coffee s...",
          "rating": 5,
          "date": "Jan 12, 2023",
          "user": {
            "name": "kpbooth3",
            "thumbnail": "http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-t/19/38/c8/fd/kpbooth3.jpg"
          }
        }
      ],
      "type": "American restaurant",
      "types": [
        "American",
        "Cafe"
      ],
      "address": "2001 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Austin, TX 78702-1339",
      "city": "Austin",
      "timezone": "America/Chicago",
      "hours": "Open · Closes at 09:00 PM",
      "operating_hours": {
        "monday": "06:00 AM – 09:00 PM",
        "tuesday": "06:00 AM – 09:00 PM",
        "wednesday": "06:00 AM – 09:00 PM",
        "thursday": "06:00 AM – 09:00 PM",
        "friday": "06:00 AM – 09:00 PM",
        "saturday": "06:00 AM – 09:00 PM",
        "sunday": "06:00 AM – 09:00 PM"
      },
      "phone": "+15124784700",
      "website": "https://bennucoffee.com",
      "link": "https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g30196-d1788633-Reviews-Bennu_Coffee-Austin_Texas.html?m=63959",
      "thumbnail": "http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/09/f4/4e/43/bennu-coffee-llc.jpg",
      "images": [
        "http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/1c/f5/00/f6/check-in-sign-at-bennu.jpg",
        "http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/1c/f5/00/5c/reserved-parking-at-bennu.jpg",
        "http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/1c/f5/00/52/approach-to-bennu-coffee.jpg",
        "http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/1c/f5/01/0b/side-table-outside-bennu.jpg"
      ]
    },
    {
      "position": 2,
      "title": "Figure 8 Coffee Purveyors",
      "source": [
        {
          "name": "Apple Maps",
          "place_id": "15688569746266737652"
        },
        {
          "name": "Tripadvisor",
          "place_id": "7295319"
        }
      ],
      "gps_coordinates": {
        "latitude": 30.2670041,
        "longitude": -97.7198939
      },
      "rating": 5,
      "reviews": 19,
      "review_details": [
        {
          "snippet": "The drip coffee and the cortardos are super tasty and consistent. There is a good vibe generally. Despite being a hip spot it is still cosy and the staff will make you feel welcome and seem like genu...",
          "rating": 5,
          "date": "Dec 1, 2019",
          "user": {
            "name": "xemerald",
            "thumbnail": "http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-t/1a/f6/f2/59/default-avatar-2020-24.jpg"
          }
        },
        {
          "snippet": "With so many great coffee shops in Austin, it's a high compliment to say that Figure 8 is the best. Excellent coffee, very friendly staff (Yeah to the MN & OH baristas who typify the diversified popul...",
          "rating": 5,
          "date": "Apr 9, 2019",
          "user": {
            "name": "BaliloverNewYork",
            "thumbnail": "http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-t/1a/f6/ef/9c/default-avatar-2020-14.jpg"
          }
        },
        {
          "snippet": "I can’t say I remember much about my coffee but this was a cozy little spot to spend an hour. It has a grungy edge to it, which seems to suit people fine.",
          "rating": 3,
          "date": "Nov 19, 2018",
          "user": {
            "name": "NYCleveland",
            "thumbnail": "http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-t/01/49/18/bb/nycleveland.jpg"
          }
        }
      ],
      "price": "$",
      "type": "Cafe",
      "types": [
        "Cafe"
      ],
      "address": "1111 Chicon St, Austin, TX 78702-2757",
      "city": "Austin",
      "timezone": "America/Chicago",
      "hours": "Open · Closes at 07:00 PM",
      "operating_hours": {
        "monday": "07:00 AM – 07:00 PM",
        "tuesday": "07:00 AM – 07:00 PM",
        "wednesday": "07:00 AM – 07:00 PM",
        "thursday": "07:00 AM – 07:00 PM",
        "friday": "07:00 AM – 07:00 PM",
        "saturday": "07:00 AM – 07:00 PM",
        "sunday": "07:00 AM – 07:00 PM"
      },
      "website": "https://www.figure8coffeepurveyors.com",
      "link": "https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g30196-d7295319-Reviews-Figure_8_Coffee_Purveyors-Austin_Texas.html?m=63959",
      "thumbnail": "http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/0d/da/3c/a2/a-proper-masala-chai.jpg",
      "images": [
        "http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/13/b4/11/d8/20180714-084934-largejpg.jpg",
        "http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/0b/ea/de/0d/warm-relaxed-open-feel.jpg",
        "http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/0e/01/b4/20/a-traveler-s-first-cup.jpg",
        "http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/1a/2f/13/c0/photo0jpg.jpg"
      ]
    },
    {
      "position": 3,
      "title": "Cuvee Coffee Bar",
      "source": [
        {
          "name": "Apple Maps",
          "place_id": "3488905439373389498"
        },
        {
          "name": "Tripadvisor",
          "place_id": "7605538"
        }
      ],
      "gps_coordinates": {
        "latitude": 30.261483933708,
        "longitude": -97.7210567089452
      },
      "rating": 4.5,
      "reviews": 33,
      "review_details": [
        {
          "snippet": "First of all the coffee was overwhelmingly delicious. Secondly I bought coffee, took it home and it was also delicious. But what makes this place smooth and magical is the environment and the staff. H...",
          "rating": 5,
          "date": "Apr 18, 2021",
          "user": {
            "name": "keithl304",
            "thumbnail": "http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-t/08/2d/32/70/keith-l.jpg"
          }
        },
        {
          "snippet": "Although they didn't have a frappe style blended coffee, you can't go wrong with Cuvee. We especially love the Stella Cometa espresso - ummmm, liquid gold. Cute warehouse looking place. I'm glad we...",
          "rating": 4,
          "date": "Aug 7, 2019",
          "user": {
            "name": "247angs",
            "thumbnail": "http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-t/06/34/96/1d/ang-s.jpg"
          }
        },
        {
          "snippet": "Sweet coffee bar that also serves pastries. The inside has several tables and barstool areas where you can sit and enjoy your coffee/food, or sit and work/read or whatever your fancy is. All three mor...",
          "rating": 4,
          "date": "Feb 22, 2019",
          "user": {
            "name": "TereseRC",
            "thumbnail": "http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-t/1a/f6/df/99/default-avatar-2020-40.jpg"
          }
        }
      ],
      "price": "$",
      "type": "Cafe",
      "types": [
        "Cafe"
      ],
      "address": "2000 E 6th St, Suite 1, Austin, TX 78702-3458",
      "city": "Austin",
      "timezone": "America/Chicago",
      "hours": "Open · Closes at 08:00 PM",
      "operating_hours": {
        "monday": "06:30 AM – 08:00 PM",
        "tuesday": "06:30 AM – 08:00 PM",
        "wednesday": "06:30 AM – 08:00 PM",
        "thursday": "06:30 AM – 08:00 PM",
        "friday": "06:30 AM – 08:00 PM",
        "saturday": "07:30 AM – 08:00 PM",
        "sunday": "07:30 AM – 08:00 PM"
      },
      "phone": "+15123685636",
      "website": "https://cuveecoffee.com/pages/about-coffee-bar",
      "link": "https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g30196-d7605538-Reviews-Cuvee_Coffee_Bar-Austin_Texas.html?m=63959",
      "thumbnail": "http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/09/04/58/c7/black-brew.jpg",
      "images": [
        "http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/0b/be/23/99/photo3jpg.jpg",
        "http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/15/6e/e3/c0/photo0jpg.jpg",
        "http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/10/9b/88/6e/20161015-120814-largejpg.jpg",
        "http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/10/9b/88/6f/20161015-120802-largejpg.jpg"
      ]
    },
    ...
  ]
}