# DataForSEO Google Ads Keyword Search Volume API

> Get Google Ads search volume, CPC, competition and 12-month trend for up to 1,000 keywords per request, by location and language.

Source: https://www.sandbase.ai/apis/dataforseo/v3/keywords_data/google_ads/search_volume/live
API reference: https://www.sandbase.ai/apis/dataforseo/v3/keywords_data/google_ads/search_volume/live/docs

## Facts

- Provider: DataForSEO
- Type: Data API
- Endpoint: `POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/dataforseo/v3/keywords_data/google_ads/search_volume/live`
- Price: $0.003 per call
- Free allowance: 100 calls per organization per UTC day, shared across eligible APIs
- Capabilities: 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/keywords_data/google_ads/search_volume/live` with `Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY` and the parameters as a JSON body.

## FAQ

### How do I use the DataForSEO Google Ads Keyword Search Volume API?

Send a POST request to https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/dataforseo/v3/keywords_data/google_ads/search_volume/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 Google Ads Keyword Search Volume API cost?

$0.003 per call. Every organization gets 100 free calls per UTC day, shared across eligible SandBase APIs including this one; after that each call is billed at this price from your SandBase balance. There is no subscription.

### What parameters does the DataForSEO Google Ads Keyword Search Volume API accept?

DataForSEO Google Ads Keyword Search Volume takes no input parameters; send an empty JSON body.

### What does the DataForSEO Google Ads Keyword Search Volume API return?

A JSON response returned in the same HTTP request (synchronous). The README on this page includes a sample response.

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

No. DataForSEO Google Ads Keyword Search Volume 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

### Google Ads Keyword Search Volume API

Send a list of keywords with a location and language and get Google Ads data for each: monthly search volume, CPC, competition level and bid ranges, plus monthly history.

#### Use cases

- Size demand for keywords in SEO and PPC planning.
- Estimate CPC and competition before launching ads.
- Track seasonality with monthly search history.

#### Request

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

#### Parameters

The body is passed through to DataForSEO. Common fields:

| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| `keywords` | array | Keywords to look up (up to 1,000). |
| `location_code` | integer | DataForSEO location code, e.g. 2840 for the United States. |
| `language_code` | string | Language code, e.g. "en". |

#### Example response

Real response for the request above, trimmed to the main fields. User names and long IDs are masked.

```json
{
  "status_code": 20000,
  "tasks": [
    {
      "status_message": "Ok.",
      "result": [
        {
          "keyword": "openai api",
          "location_code": 2840,
          "language_code": "en",
          "search_volume": 49500,
          "competition": "LOW",
          "competition_index": 7,
          "cpc": 11.63,
          "low_top_of_page_bid": 4.02,
          "high_top_of_page_bid": 15,
          "monthly_searches": [
            {
              "month": 8,
              "search_volume": 49500,
              "year": 2026
            },
            {
              "month": 7,
              "search_volume": 49500,
              "year": 2026
            }
          ]
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}
```

#### Notes

- Other DataForSEO task fields (e.g. `date_from`, `search_partners`) are passed through as-is.

#### Pricing

Flat price per call. Failed calls are not charged.

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