Overview
Privacy-first search infrastructure for developers
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.
Image 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
Best-in-class latencies and 99.9% uptime.
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API Reference
Explore our complete API reference with interactive examples.