Google Play Apps Store API
When a Google Play Apps store contains organic results, they are parsed and exist within the organic_results array in the JSON output. Organic results can contain: title, link, see_more_token, and items. Items can contain: title, link, description, rating, extansion, price, thumbnail, and more.
To scrape Google Play Apps store with SerpApi, create a search with these parameters:
API Examples
API Parameters
store
Required
Parameter must be set to apps. (I.e., store=apps)
Organic results overview
{
...
"organic_results": [
{
"title": "Recommended for you",
"see_more_link": "https://play.google.com/store/apps/collection/cluster?clp=ogoKCAEqAggBUgIIAQ%3D%3D:S:ANO1ljJG6Aw&gsr=Cg2iCgoIASoCCAFSAggB:S:ANO1ljLKNqE",
"see_more_token": "Cg2iCgoIASoCCAFSAggB:S:ANO1ljLKNqE",
"serpapi_link": "https://serpapi.com/search.json?engine=google_play&gl=us&hl=en&see_more_token=Cg2iCgoIASoCCAFSAggB%3AS%3AANO1ljLKNqE&store=apps",
"items": [
{
"title": "WhatsApp Messenger",
"link": "https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.whatsapp",
"product_id": "com.whatsapp",
"serpapi_link": "https://serpapi.com/search.json?engine=google_play_product&gl=us&hl=en&product_id=com.whatsapp&store=apps",
"description": "Simple. Reliable. Private.",
"rating": 4.1,
"extansion": {
"name": "WhatsApp LLC",
"link": "https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=WhatsApp+LLC"
},
"thumbnail": "https://play-lh.googleusercontent.com/bYtqbOcTYOlgc6gqZ2rwb8lptHuwlNE75zYJu6Bn076-hTmvd96HH-6v7S0YUAAJXoJN=s128-rw"
},
{
"title": "Messenger – Text and Video Chat for Free",
"link": "https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.facebook.orca",
"product_id": "com.facebook.orca",
"serpapi_link": "https://serpapi.com/search.json?engine=google_play_product&gl=us&hl=en&product_id=com.facebook.orca&store=apps",
"description": "Free group video chat, video calls, voice calls and text messaging.",
"rating": 4,
"extansion": {
"name": "Facebook",
"link": "https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=Facebook"
},
"thumbnail": "https://play-lh.googleusercontent.com/ldcQMpP7OaVmglCF6kGas9cY_K0PsJzSSosx2saw9KF1m3RHaEXpH_9mwBWaYnkmctk=s128-rw"
},
{
"title": "Instagram",
"link": "https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.instagram.android",
"product_id": "com.instagram.android",
"serpapi_link": "https://serpapi.com/search.json?engine=google_play_product&gl=us&hl=en&product_id=com.instagram.android&store=apps",
"description": "Create & share photos, stories, & clips with the friends you love.",
"rating": 3.8,
"extansion": {
"name": "Instagram",
"link": "https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=Instagram"
},
"thumbnail": "https://play-lh.googleusercontent.com/h9jWMwqb-h9hjP4THqrJ50eIwPekjv7QPmTpA85gFQ10PjV02CoGAcYLLptqd19Sa1iJ=s128-rw"
},
...
]
},
{
"title": "Communication",
"see_more_link": "https://play.google.com/store/apps/collection/cluster?clp=ogooCAEaHAoWcmVjc190b3BpY18yeHFtSWFsRGswRRA7GAMqAggBUgIIAg%3D%3D:S:ANO1ljJbU0o&gsr=CiuiCigIARocChZyZWNzX3RvcGljXzJ4cW1JYWxEazBFEDsYAyoCCAFSAggC:S:ANO1ljJ1lOk",
"see_more_token": "CiuiCigIARocChZyZWNzX3RvcGljXzJ4cW1JYWxEazBFEDsYAyoCCAFSAggC:S:ANO1ljJ1lOk",
"serpapi_link": "https://serpapi.com/search.json?engine=google_play&gl=us&hl=en&see_more_token=CiuiCigIARocChZyZWNzX3RvcGljXzJ4cW1JYWxEazBFEDsYAyoCCAFSAggC%3AS%3AANO1ljJ1lOk&store=apps",
"items": [
{
"title": "Snapchat",
"link": "https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.snapchat.android",
"product_id": "com.snapchat.android",
"serpapi_link": "https://serpapi.com/search.json?engine=google_play_product&gl=us&hl=en&product_id=com.snapchat.android&store=apps",
"description": "Share the moment!",
"rating": 4.3,
"extansion": {
"name": "Snap Inc",
"link": "https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=Snap+Inc"
},
"thumbnail": "https://play-lh.googleusercontent.com/KxeSAjPTKliCErbivNiXrd6cTwfbqUJcbSRPe_IBVK_YmwckfMRS1VIHz-5cgT09yMo=s128-rw"
},
{
"title": "Telegram",
"link": "https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.telegram.messenger",
"product_id": "org.telegram.messenger",
"serpapi_link": "https://serpapi.com/search.json?engine=google_play_product&gl=us&hl=en&product_id=org.telegram.messenger&store=apps",
"description": "Telegram is a messaging app with a focus on speed and security.",
"rating": 4.3,
"extansion": {
"name": "Telegram FZ-LLC",
"link": "https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=Telegram+FZ-LLC"
},
"thumbnail": "https://play-lh.googleusercontent.com/ZU9cSsyIJZo6Oy7HTHiEPwZg0m2Crep-d5ZrfajqtsH-qgUXSqKpNA2FpPDTn-7qA5Q=s128-rw"
},
{
"title": "WhatsApp Business",
"link": "https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.whatsapp.w4b",
"product_id": "com.whatsapp.w4b",
"serpapi_link": "https://serpapi.com/search.json?engine=google_play_product&gl=us&hl=en&product_id=com.whatsapp.w4b&store=apps",
"description": "Simple tool for businesses to talk to their customers.",
"rating": 4.2,
"extansion": {
"name": "WhatsApp LLC",
"link": "https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=WhatsApp+LLC"
},
"thumbnail": "https://play-lh.googleusercontent.com/ebs6ftYUkOKlDY0M174OpvargwbDyHUVAnO_G5aE0dL5GBQKCtfh3adN5H3ZMThXogDi=s128-rw"
},
...
]
},
{
"title": "Editors' Choice apps",
"see_more_link": "https://play.google.com/store/apps/collection/cluster?clp=ogooCAEaHAoWcmVjc190b3BpY19vbDFxdl9tODloVRA7GAMqAggBUgIIAg%3D%3D:S:ANO1ljLnmTE&gsr=CiuiCigIARocChZyZWNzX3RvcGljX29sMXF2X204OWhVEDsYAyoCCAFSAggC:S:ANO1ljJBunU",
"see_more_token": "CiuiCigIARocChZyZWNzX3RvcGljX29sMXF2X204OWhVEDsYAyoCCAFSAggC:S:ANO1ljJBunU",
"serpapi_link": "https://serpapi.com/search.json?engine=google_play&gl=us&hl=en&see_more_token=CiuiCigIARocChZyZWNzX3RvcGljX29sMXF2X204OWhVEDsYAyoCCAFSAggC%3AS%3AANO1ljJBunU&store=apps",
"items": [
{
"title": "Netflix",
"link": "https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.netflix.mediaclient",
"product_id": "com.netflix.mediaclient",
"serpapi_link": "https://serpapi.com/search.json?engine=google_play_product&gl=us&hl=en&product_id=com.netflix.mediaclient&store=apps",
"description": "Netflix is the leading subscription service for watching TV episodes and movies.",
"rating": 4.3,
"extansion": {
"name": "Netflix, Inc.",
"link": "https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=Netflix,+Inc."
},
"thumbnail": "https://play-lh.googleusercontent.com/TBRwjS_qfJCSj1m7zZB93FnpJM5fSpMA_wUlFDLxWAb45T9RmwBvQd5cWR5viJJOhkI=s128-rw"
},
{
"title": "Pinterest",
"link": "https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pinterest",
"product_id": "com.pinterest",
"serpapi_link": "https://serpapi.com/search.json?engine=google_play_product&gl=us&hl=en&product_id=com.pinterest&store=apps",
"description": "One destination for a world of inspiration.",
"rating": 4.6,
"extansion": {
"name": "Pinterest",
"link": "https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=Pinterest"
},
"thumbnail": "https://play-lh.googleusercontent.com/dVsv8Hc4TOUeLFAahxR8KANg22W9dj2jBsTW1VHv3CV-5NCZjP9D9i2j5IpfVx2NTB8=s128-rw"
},
{
"title": "Messenger Lite: Free Calls & Messages",
"link": "https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.facebook.mlite",
"product_id": "com.facebook.mlite",
"serpapi_link": "https://serpapi.com/search.json?engine=google_play_product&gl=us&hl=en&product_id=com.facebook.mlite&store=apps",
"description": "A faster version of Messenger that works in all network conditions",
"rating": 3.9,
"extansion": {
"name": "Facebook",
"link": "https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=Facebook"
},
"thumbnail": "https://play-lh.googleusercontent.com/I6iR-zi371fJJsGnqwnY8uUmeYqv-_erzVbVBhyASixDReX2JUuIhgXjtV9OrA-_nQI=s128-rw"
},
...
]
},
...
],
...
}
Items highlights overview
{
...
"items_highlight": [
[
{
"title": "Create videos seamlessly",
"subtitle": "AI powered editor",
"link": "https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.quvideo.xiaoying",
"product_id": "com.quvideo.xiaoying",
"serpapi_link": "https://serpapi.com/search.json?engine=google_play_product&gl=us&hl=en&product_id=com.quvideo.xiaoying&store=apps",
"thumbnail": "https://play-lh.googleusercontent.com/gvDB9s_wZf3Yqnj77t6_AA_Fd9yoQXXV7L_LHqjuEK5aIkvQoygJFQZCJyj0A8YBtOUSrDr5eg"
},
{
"title": "Take your video to another level",
"subtitle": "Start Vlogging in 4K",
"link": "https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cyberlink.powerdirector.DRA140225_01",
"product_id": "com.cyberlink.powerdirector.DRA140225_01",
"serpapi_link": "https://serpapi.com/search.json?engine=google_play_product&gl=us&hl=en&product_id=com.cyberlink.powerdirector.DRA140225_01&store=apps",
"thumbnail": "https://play-lh.googleusercontent.com/d7PY5HzsLsmC4cmpFtpE54MKevWvwi-OO2fXepHbncQev9O3pHz7j2Aii18LLPdBvxKtxOUwMik"
},
{
"title": "New effects added weekly",
"subtitle": "Make awesome videos",
"link": "https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nexstreaming.app.kinemasterfree",
"product_id": "com.nexstreaming.app.kinemasterfree",
"serpapi_link": "https://serpapi.com/search.json?engine=google_play_product&gl=us&hl=en&product_id=com.nexstreaming.app.kinemasterfree&store=apps",
"thumbnail": "https://play-lh.googleusercontent.com/CUcs3qXyCHwanYv2MAN9xnaS6PMKNWCiFw0EgneKb6JXpn_EmrOsM7ira6flcFnA1KuKrHm152uX"
},
...
],
...
],
...
}