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The Brave Search API gives you access to the same powerful, independent search index that powers Brave Search - the privacy-first search engine trusted by millions. Built from the ground up without relying on Google or Bing, our API delivers unbiased, high-quality search results for your applications. With comprehensive coverage across web search, news, images, videos, and advanced AI capabilities, the Brave Search API provides everything you need to build privacy-respecting search experiences.

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Search APIs

Choose the right search API for your use case.

Web Search

Access billions of web pages with our core search API. Includes local results and rich content enhancements.

News Search

Get real-time news articles from thousands of trusted sources worldwide.

Images Search

Search through billions of images with advanced filtering and SafeSearch options.

Videos Search

Find video content from across the web with metadata and thumbnails.

AI-Powered Features

Enhance your applications with advanced AI capabilities.

AI Summarizer

Get AI-generated summaries of search results to provide quick insights to your users.

Grounding

Ground your AI applications with real-time, accurate search data to reduce hallucinations.

Why Brave Search API?

Independent Index

Our own search index means no dependence on Big Tech and no hidden biases.

Privacy-First

Built with privacy at the core. No user tracking or profiling.

High Quality

Comprehensive coverage with billions of pages indexed and updated in real-time.

Rich Results

Enhanced results with local information, knowledge graphs, and structured data.

Flexible Plans

Scalable pricing from free tier to enterprise solutions.

Fast & Reliable

Low latency responses with 99.9% uptime SLA.

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API Documentation

Explore our complete API reference with interactive examples.