Choose a search surface
The current playground includes Google Search, Google Maps, YouTube and Bing, among other supported surfaces. Choose the engine that matches the visibility you want to inspect.
Evaluate search results
Free SERP Checker: Try a Search Results Check
Try a limited live search results check before choosing your workflow. Open the SERP API playground, select a supported search surface and query, and inspect the returned data.
The public playground is for limited live evaluation. This page does not offer an unlimited free rank tracker or replace a paid SEO Tools or SERP API plan.
| Your decision | What to confirm |
|---|---|
| Try a live response | Public SERP API playground |
| Evaluation scope | Limited result set |
| Repeated work | SEO Tools or an API plan |
Choose your workflow
Use a quick check to understand the data you need.
Define the query and market
Enter a relevant query and select the available location and device options. Targeting differs by search surface, so check the actual controls and request settings.
Inspect the limited response
Review the results returned by the live playground. Use the API reference to confirm full response fields, result depth and delivery options before planning an integration.
Plan repeated checks
Choose Rank Tracker in SEO Tools to monitor configured targets. Choose SERP API to collect results for your own product, with matching, history and scheduling handled by your application.
How to start
Run a useful first search results check.
- 01Open the live SERP API playground
- 02Choose the engine, query and supported targeting
- 03Inspect the returned results and request context
- 04Compare plans for the workflow you need
Before you start
Questions about Free SERP Checker: Try a Search Results Check.
What can I try without building an integration?
The public SERP API playground lets you inspect a limited live response for its available search surfaces. Open the playground to see its current controls and evaluation scope.
Does this include unlimited free monitoring?
No. The live playground is a limited evaluation. For recurring ranking reports, compare SEO Tools plans. For ongoing programmatic collection, review SERP API pricing and limits.
Can a single SERP check show ranking history?
A single check is a result set for one collection. Ranking history needs repeated checks with consistent settings and saved results. Use Rank Tracker or implement that storage and comparison in your own application.