Google AI Overview API
Structured Data. Real-Time.
Searlo is the only SERP API with structured Google AI Overview parsing. Extract the AI summary, source citations, and follow-up questions for any query — as clean JSON, in real time. From $0.30/1K searches.
AI Overview Response Fields
When Google shows an AI Overview for a query, Searlo returns these structured fields:
ai_overview.summarystringThe full AI-generated summary text shown at the top of Google search resultsai_overview.sourcesarrayArray of source URLs and titles cited in the AI Overviewai_overview.follow_up_questionsarrayFollow-up question suggestions shown below the AI Overviewai_overview.is_presentbooleanBoolean indicating whether Google showed an AI Overview for this queryai_overview.query_typestringClassification of query type that triggered the AI OverviewExtract AI Overviews in 5 Lines
Simple REST API with SDKs for Python and JavaScript. Get AI Overview data alongside standard SERP results in a single request.
import requests
response = requests.get(
"https://api.searlo.tech/search",
params={
"q": "how does photosynthesis work",
"gl": "us",
"hl": "en",
"ai_overview": "true" # Request AI Overview parsing
},
headers={"Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"}
)
data = response.json()
# Access the AI Overview
if data.get("ai_overview", {}).get("is_present"):
overview = data["ai_overview"]
print("Summary:", overview["summary"])
print("Sources:", overview["sources"])
print("Follow-ups:", overview["follow_up_questions"])const response = await fetch(
"https://api.searlo.tech/search?" +
new URLSearchParams({
q: "what is machine learning",
gl: "us",
hl: "en",
ai_overview: "true"
}),
{
headers: {
"Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"
}
}
);
const data = await response.json();
// AI Overview data (when present)
const { ai_overview } = data;
if (ai_overview?.is_present) {
console.log("Summary:", ai_overview.summary);
console.log("Sources:", ai_overview.sources);
console.log("Follow-ups:", ai_overview.follow_up_questions);
}{
"query": "how does photosynthesis work",
"organic_results": [...],
"ai_overview": {
"is_present": true,
"summary": "Photosynthesis is the process by which plants convert sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide into glucose and oxygen. It occurs in two stages: the light-dependent reactions in the thylakoids, and the Calvin cycle in the stroma of the chloroplasts...",
"sources": [
{
"title": "Photosynthesis - Wikipedia",
"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photosynthesis",
"snippet": "Photosynthesis is a process used by plants..."
},
{
"title": "Khan Academy — Photosynthesis",
"url": "https://www.khanacademy.org/science/biology/photosynthesis",
"snippet": "How do plants make food from sunlight?..."
}
],
"follow_up_questions": [
"What is the light-dependent reaction in photosynthesis?",
"How is photosynthesis related to cellular respiration?",
"Do all plants photosynthesize?"
]
}
}What You Can Build with AI Overview Data
AI Overview data unlocks use cases that aren't possible with standard SERP APIs.
AI Agent Grounding
Ground your AI agents with Google's own AI-synthesized information. When Google has already summarized the best answer from top sources, use it directly in your RAG pipeline.
Content Research
Track which queries trigger AI Overviews for your keywords. Understand what information Google considers authoritative enough to summarize — critical insight for content strategy.
LLM Augmentation
Pass AI Overview summaries to your own LLM for further processing. Get Google's multi-source synthesis as structured input alongside the raw organic results.
SGE Monitoring
Monitor whether AI Overviews appear for your brand terms, competitor queries, or target keywords. Get alerts when AI Overviews start or stop appearing for key searches.
Structured Data Extraction
Build apps that specifically leverage Google's AI-curated citations list. AI Overviews often cite the most authoritative pages — use the source list for citation analysis.
Query Understanding
Use AI Overview presence as a signal for informational vs. commercial query intent. Queries that trigger AI Overviews are typically informational and high-volume.
Which SERP APIs Support AI Overviews?
As of 2026, Searlo is the only production SERP API with structured Google AI Overview parsing.
| Feature | Searlo | SerpAPI | Serper | Bright Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parses Google AI Overviews | ||||
| AI Overview Summary Text | ||||
| AI Overview Sources/Citations | ||||
| Follow-up Questions | ||||
| AI Overview Presence Flag | ||||
| Standard Organic Results | ||||
| Featured Snippets | ||||
| Real-time Results | ||||
| Free Tier | 3,000 credits | 100/mo | 2,500 one-time | Trial only |
| Price per 1K | $0.30 | $15 | $0.30–$1 | $15+ |
Google AI Overview API — FAQ
What is a Google AI Overview?
Google AI Overviews (previously called Search Generative Experience or SGE) are AI-generated summaries that appear at the top of Google search results for certain queries. They synthesize information from multiple web sources, include citations, and often show follow-up questions. They appear for informational queries and affect click-through rates for all organic results below them.
How does Searlo extract Google AI Overviews?
Searlo makes real-time requests to Google Search and uses structured parsing to extract the AI Overview content when present. The response includes the full summary text, the source URLs and titles cited in the overview, and any follow-up question suggestions. This is returned as clean, structured JSON alongside the standard SERP data.
Do all Google searches show AI Overviews?
No. Google AI Overviews only appear for a subset of queries — primarily informational queries where Google has enough high-quality source material to generate a confident synthesis. Commercial queries like 'buy running shoes' rarely trigger AI Overviews, while informational queries like 'how does photosynthesis work' often do. Our API response includes an `ai_overview.is_present` boolean for every query.
Is Google AI Overview data real-time?
Yes. Searlo queries Google in real-time, so the AI Overview data reflects what Google is currently showing for a given query at the time of the request. AI Overviews can change frequently as Google updates its systems and as web content evolves.
What's the difference between the AI Overview and a featured snippet?
Featured snippets are a single extracted paragraph or list from one specific webpage, shown in a standard box. AI Overviews are synthesized summaries that pull from multiple sources, include clickable citations, and are generated by Google's AI (Gemini). AI Overviews appear above featured snippets and take up significantly more SERP real estate.
Which SERP API providers support Google AI Overviews?
As of 2026, Searlo is one of the only SERP APIs offering structured Google AI Overview parsing with full summary text, source citations, and follow-up questions. Most other providers (SerpAPI, Serper, DataForSEO) do not yet extract AI Overview content as structured data fields.
How can I use the AI Overview API for SEO?
For SEO, you can use the AI Overview API to: (1) Monitor whether your target keywords trigger AI Overviews, (2) See which competitor pages get cited in AI Overviews, (3) Understand the summary framing to optimize your content accordingly, (4) Track when AI Overviews start appearing for branded queries, and (5) Identify the authoritative sources Google cites most frequently in your niche.
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