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Real-Time Google News Results via API

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 .

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GET/api/v1/search/web?q=postgres+connection+pooling&num=3
200 OK0.17s1 credit85,000 results
{  "searchTime": 0.17,  "totalResults": 85000,  "page": 1,  "organic": [    {      "position": 1,      "title": "31.10. Connection Pools and Data Sources",      "link": "www.postgresql.org/docs/…",      "domain": "postgresql.org",      "snippet": "For an environment without an application se…"    },    { "position": 2, "domain": "medium.com", … },    { "position": 3, "domain": "stackoverflow.blog", … }  ],  "credits": 1}

News Search Request

Get started in one request

curl "https://api.searlo.tech/api/v1/search/news?\
  q=artificial+intelligence&\
  num=10&\
  gl=us" \
  -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY"

# Returns: headlines, dates, sources,
# thumbnails, article URLs, snippets

Why 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.

Features

  • 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 with 90-day validity for new users and unlimited credits for legacy users. 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.

Example Response

Structured News Data You Can Use

{
  "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.
FeatureSearloNewsAPISerpAPI
Price per 1K$0.30$4.49+$15.00
Free Tier3,000 credits100/day250/month
Google News ResultsYesNoYes
Publication DateYesYesYes
Source NameYesYesYes
Thumbnail ImagesYesYesYes
195 Country LocalizationYesLimitedMost
Sub-second LatencyYesNoNo
TOON FormatYesNoNo
MCP ProtocolYesNoNo
Web + News + Images in One APIYesNoYes

News Search API Use Cases

From media monitoring to AI-powered news summarization.

Features

  • 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.

Features

  • 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?

    Call the news endpoint: GET https://api.searlo.tech/api/v1/search/news?q=AI+funding+2026, sending your key in the x-api-key request header. You can also page through results with the page 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

FAQ

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?

Call the news endpoint: GET https://api.searlo.tech/api/v1/search/news?q=AI+funding+2026, sending your key in the x-api-key request header. You can also page through results with the page 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.

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