News Search API
for Developers
Get structured Google News results in real-time. Headlines, dates, sources, thumbnails — all via a single API call at $0.30 per 1,000 searches.
curl "https://api.searlo.tech/api/v1/search?\
q=artificial+intelligence&\
type=news&\
num=10&\
tbs=qdr:d&\
api_key=YOUR_API_KEY"
# Returns: headlines, dates, sources,
# thumbnails, article URLs, snippetsWhy Developers Choose Searlo for News Search
The most affordable news search API with real Google News data. Real-time results, global coverage, AI-ready formats.
Structured News Data
Headlines, publication dates, source names, article URLs, thumbnails, and snippets — all in clean JSON. No HTML parsing needed.
Real-Time Results
Get the latest news as Google indexes it. Sub-second latency means your media monitoring tools are always current.
$0.30 per 1,000 Searches
10x cheaper than Google News API alternatives. Pay-as-you-go credits that never expire. No monthly subscriptions.
Global News Coverage
Search news from 195 countries in any language. Localize with gl and hl parameters for region-specific coverage.
Trending Topics
Track trending news, monitor brand mentions, and build real-time dashboards with structured news data from Google.
AI-Ready TOON Format
TOON format reduces token usage by 63% — ideal for feeding news into LLMs, RAG pipelines, and AI summarization workflows.
Structured News Data You Can Use
Every news result includes complete metadata in clean JSON.
{
"news": [
{
"position": 1,
"title": "OpenAI Announces GPT-5 Release Date",
"link": "https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/...",
"source": "TechCrunch",
"date": "2 hours ago",
"snippet": "OpenAI has officially confirmed...",
"thumbnail": "https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/..."
}
],
"searchParameters": {
"q": "artificial intelligence",
"type": "news",
"gl": "us",
"tbs": "qdr:d"
}
}News Search API Comparison
See how Searlo compares to NewsAPI.org and SerpAPI for news search.
News Search API Use Cases
From media monitoring to AI-powered news summarization.
Media Monitoring
Track brand mentions, competitor news, and industry trends with real-time Google News data. Set up alerts and dashboards.
News Aggregator Apps
Build news readers and aggregators with global coverage across 195 countries and multiple languages.
AI News Summarization
Feed news results into LLMs using TOON format for efficient AI-powered news digests, briefings, and analysis.
Frequently Asked Questions
What data does the News Search API return?
Searlo's News Search API returns structured JSON with: article headline, publication date, source name, article URL, thumbnail URL, article snippet, and position. You also get related news topics and pagination info.
How do I search for news articles?
Add type=news to your search request: GET https://api.searlo.tech/api/v1/search?q=AI+funding+2026&type=news&api_key=YOUR_KEY. You can also filter by time range using the tbs parameter.
Can I filter news by date range?
Yes. Use the tbs parameter to filter by time: tbs=qdr:h (past hour), tbs=qdr:d (past day), tbs=qdr:w (past week), tbs=qdr:m (past month). This gives you precise time-based news monitoring.
Is the News Search API included in the free tier?
Yes. News searches use the same credits as other search types. You get 3,000 free credits on signup. Each news search costs 1 credit, no matter the type.
How is this different from NewsAPI.org?
NewsAPI.org returns its own curated news database, not Google News results. Searlo returns actual Google News SERP data — the same results users see on Google News. Searlo also includes web search, image search, and news search in one API, and is significantly cheaper at scale.
Can I use this for media monitoring?
Absolutely. Many customers use Searlo's News Search API for brand monitoring, competitor tracking, and media analysis. Set up scheduled searches for your brand keywords, filter by time range, and pipe results into your dashboard or AI analysis pipeline.
Start Searching News Today
3,000 free credits. No credit card required. Add type=news to any search query.
Also see: Image Search API · Google SERP API · Web Search API · SERP API for AI