# DataForSEO Labs Google Bulk Keyword Difficulty API

> Returns Google keyword difficulty metrics in bulk for target search queries. Enables large-scale SEO competition analysis across multiple keywords simultaneously.

Source: https://www.sandbase.ai/apis/dataforseo/v3/dataforseo_labs/google/bulk_keyword_difficulty/live
API reference: https://www.sandbase.ai/apis/dataforseo/v3/dataforseo_labs/google/bulk_keyword_difficulty/live/docs

## Facts

- Provider: DataForSEO
- Type: Data API
- Endpoint: `POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/dataforseo/v3/dataforseo_labs/google/bulk_keyword_difficulty/live`
- Price: $0.02 per call
- Capabilities: labs, keywords, google, seo
- Billing: pay per use from one SandBase balance; no provider account or subscription needed

## Call it

`POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/dataforseo/v3/dataforseo_labs/google/bulk_keyword_difficulty/live` with `Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY` and the parameters as a JSON body.

## FAQ

### How do I use the DataForSEO Labs Google Bulk Keyword Difficulty API?

Send a POST request to https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/dataforseo/v3/dataforseo_labs/google/bulk_keyword_difficulty/live with your SandBase API key in the Authorization header (Bearer) and the parameters as a JSON body. You can also try it in the Playground on this page without writing code.

### How much does the DataForSEO Labs Google Bulk Keyword Difficulty API cost?

$0.02 per call, billed from your SandBase balance. You are only charged for calls you make; there is no subscription.

### What parameters does the DataForSEO Labs Google Bulk Keyword Difficulty API accept?

DataForSEO Labs Google Bulk Keyword Difficulty takes no input parameters; send an empty JSON body.

### What does the DataForSEO Labs Google Bulk Keyword Difficulty API return?

A JSON response returned in the same HTTP request (synchronous).

### Do I need a DataForSEO developer account or API key?

No. DataForSEO Labs Google Bulk Keyword Difficulty runs through SandBase, so one SandBase API key covers this endpoint and every other API and model in the catalog. You do not need to apply for DataForSEO API access separately.

## README

### DataForSEO Labs Google Bulk Keyword Difficulty API

Look up keyword difficulty scores for multiple Google search terms in bulk.

#### Use cases

- Assess competition levels across large keyword lists.
- Identify low-difficulty Google search queries for content targeting.
- Prioritize organic search opportunities based on difficulty metrics.

#### Request

```bash
curl -X POST "https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/dataforseo/v3/dataforseo_labs/google/bulk_keyword_difficulty/live" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"keywords": ["running shoes", "trail running shoes"], "location_code": 2840, "language_code": "en"}'
```

#### Parameters

The JSON body is forwarded to the upstream endpoint (one task per call). Fields used above:

| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| `keywords` | List of keywords (up to 100 per call). |
| `location_code` | Location code, e.g. 2840 for the United States. |
| `language_code` | Language code, e.g. "en". |

#### Pricing

Flat price per call. Failed calls are not charged.

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