AI Overview

The google_search and google_ads templates can return AI Overviews from Google Search. The API response includes the ai_overviews field, an array that may contain multiple AI-generated blocks, such as “People also ask” and “Things to know.”. More information about the targets can be found here.

AI Overview Rate Optimization

For the best chance of receiving a fully loaded and parsed AI-generated answer, please follow these guidelines:

Turn on JavaScript rendering by adding "headless": "html" parameter
Set device_type to one of the following: desktop, mobile

AI Overview content is generated dynamically by Google and is subject to caching. As a result, the answers you receive may vary over time, even when submitting requests with identical parameters. Do not expect responses to be static or consistently reproducible.

Geographic Availability

Google AI Overviews are available in most countries. However, the feature is currently unavailable in the following regions:

Turkey
France
Cuba
China
Iran
Syria
North Korea

The Google AI Overviews feature is undergoing a continuous rollout. Support for more countries is expected to be added by Google over time.

Request example

# update 'TOKEN VALUE' with your API KEY
curl --request POST \
  --url 'https://data.decodo.com/v1/task' \
  --header 'Accept: application/json' \
  --header 'Authorization: Bearer TOKEN VALUE' \
  --header 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  --data '
  {
    "target": "google_search",
    "query": "How to improve sleep quality?",
    "device_type": "desktop",
    "headless": "html",
    "parse": true
  }'

The response returns a task id. Once the task status is done, fetch the result with GET https://data.decodo.com/v1/task/{task_id}/results. See Asynchronous Requests for polling and batch examples.

Output

Descriptions for fields in the parsed JSON results.ai_overviews section are provided in the table below. Results may differ depending on search query provided in request.

AI Overview Key	Description
`answer_text`	The answer paragraphs. Each paragraph is split into text `fragments`, and each fragment lists the source `references` it cites.
`bullet_list`	Shows information about items presented in a bulleted list within the AI Overview section of search results.
`source_panel`	A list of sources referenced to generate the AI Overview result.
`additional_questions`	Additional questions along with their respective details.
`recipes`	Recipes and their respective details presented in a list.
`info_list`	List of details most often used to illustrate process steps connected to the search query.
`pos_overall`	Indicates the position of the AI Overview SERP feature within all Google search results.

Example Output

Example output Answer text and Bullet list for search query - How to improve sleep quality?

...
{
  "ai_overviews": [
    {
      "answer_text": [
        {
          "fragments": [
            {
              "references": [
                {
                  "source": "Mayo Clinic",
                  "url": "/goto?url=CAESkAEB6zswFXekrE7TlZPecG-66ZbIvk85jXCLrV3NuXSGLJFyMYfiCeucvzePTq5moc_910TJ94iC3HTPjcb9FWxZq9_RkF_lrwLh0uLWROWKkY9PDkNr_DRpe-ga6nMz0cnf60pXc4ADpdQl4aWXbGtc9etLYAA03e4gHgUFMw_xp8i9SS_kNkCcyaUu8mXcVGc"
                }
              ],
              "text": "To improve your sleep quality, follow a consistent sleep schedule and optimize your bedroom environment for rest. Mayo Clinic"
            }
          ],
          "pos": 1
        }
      ],
      "bullet_list": [
        {
          "list_title": "Sleep Schedule and Routine",
          "points": [
            {
              "text": "Go to bed and wake up at the same time every day, even on weekends."
            },
            {
              "text": "Get natural sunlight exposure early in the morning to set your body clock."
            }
          ],
          "pos": 1
        },
        {
          "list_title": "Bedroom Environment",
          "points": [
            {
              "text": "Keep your room cool, ideally between 60 and 67 degrees Fahrenheit."
            },
            {
              "text": "Make the room completely dark using blackout shades or an eye mask."
            }
          ],
          "pos": 2
        }
      ],
      "pos_overall": 1,
      "source_panel": {
        "items": [
          {
            "pos": 1,
            "source": "mayoclinic.org",
            "url": "/goto?url=CAESkAEB6zswFf5yf8GYs0OBEuxA2PMIMRgyi6-DWLO1Oq-Ehjcq6YEjR4EGxY0HNlSJ1Hce8QMpakHYY3BVwgvLeiuGFXo2YYzdQw318JNrKmiWnDDBDkdNopLRrP0d4CxQi7zqYg2r7NB2LVY7UN5ZRaCYgNCf4xVDNB60jOP1olxF2goKwIFd3U5mDETQ1fZpkok"
          },
          {
            "pos": 2,
            "source": "youtube.com",
            "url": "/goto?url=CAESZgHrOzAVNYUm5mW6veKOUNulucp9IbFjVfueD6n9wCt_GQnYZ2WjVNwKCzAdxcDuHV8fgJ_i8XGRKpYvuaCqA4MT-BFwnVyVEFem2T5S_JtqBAOy0Xx2Q6G5Yxrac3cPbMhefSZ71g"
          },
          {
            "pos": 3,
            "source": "thensf.org",
            "url": "/goto?url=CAESXQHrOzAVHi7g0leOT2m-jteW3njcUVUXD4eWyQGYIPvfMe5sdDBEWrM-uIG-X0LwncwAtjXSBB8E7H5Ee4HRX-O8huMwxGvkXNFVVVFVun66U7v3qgF63mJjlY2KEA"
          }
        ]
      }
    }
  ]
}
...

Example output Info list and Source panel for search query - Benefits of calcium.

...
{
"ai_overviews": [
                          {
                              "info_list": [
                                  {
                                      "items": [
                                          {
                                              "pos": 1,
                                              "title": "Strengthening Bones and Teeth:",
                                              "content": [
                                                  "Calcium is the primary building block for bones and teeth, making it essential for their development and maintenance throughout life."
                                              ]
                                          },
                                          {
                                              "pos": 2,
                                              "title": "Preventing Osteoporosis:",
                                              "content": [
                                                  "Adequate calcium intake, especially in childhood and adolescence, is crucial for building strong bones and preventing osteoporosis, a condition characterized by weakened and brittle bones, later in life."
                                              ]
                                          },
                                          {
                                              "pos": 3,
                                              "title": "Reducing Fracture Risk:",
                                              "content": [
                                                  "By contributing to bone density and strength, calcium helps reduce the risk of fractures, particularly in older adults."
                                              ]
                                          }
                                      ],
                                      "title": "Bone Health:"
                                  }
                              ],
                              "answer_text": [
                                {
                                  "fragments": [
                                    {
                                      "references": [
                                        {
                                          "source": "The Nutrition Source",
                                          "url": "/goto?url=CAESbAHrOzAVibJuMJhWBDcOrsZZtkO6HqZ3F4iVBa2RCmssvm1bRWKW5GEM5DvrajHlwMqeW7yugGckPNgz_zJGnrhs4_ZUx3zuLSJLMPEjgq4Qf68Y3ON_Fk01qpa9AQt-CBwsgVIRISbhWosH3w"
                                        },
                                        {
                                          "source": "Siloam Hospitals",
                                          "url": "/goto?url=CAESigEB6zswFVVmOtXBai1pWsxawdXFLzN0j76ZLSmTwZ85nMHMs5BAPEreLiYlCnldC0IxNhhvIkNBEqSKzK6IwZBwXciq_ONp_R0LE9xcdDCy58Cb_GoCVudNLAKdIAfObJGd3HZe3-WV3V_5m6fPqBJtwjZ-rW4vHkE9s3b9V1Z-nJb9DGobHJWLZn4"
                                        }
                                      ],
                                      "text": "Calcium is an essential mineral that builds and maintains strong bones and teeth while supporting vital nerve transmission, muscle contraction, and blood circulation. The Nutrition Source +1"
                                    }
                                  ],
                                  "pos": 1
                                }
                              ],
                              "pos_overall": 1,
                              "source_panel": {
                                "items": [
                                  {
                                    "pos": 1,
                                    "source": "nutritionsource.hsph.harvard.edu",
                                    "url": "/goto?url=CAESbAHrOzAVj9iqTBSAibz2RmAJmfXmHSNZTZf_HzCT2d5xhbuLXaFP5C7ifHK33n9inyb5rLYnv6DETseNuev7bjvZBnxxvgXQkh67sODTb_F3cr5Cme5MOPU6GLD7umCl7cEqw7AiJ_60S8DfKQ"
                                  },
                                  {
                                    "pos": 2,
                                    "source": "siloamhospitals.com",
                                    "url": "/goto?url=CAESigEB6zswFbbr9xqpBTw3lhZ1HW2udJe99aNPRLbMIrMYcPgX-qz1J3zo9j4HPc_yzbsWaYwrWFbw3xL5d3oGGzSq2u2tb-QbJsg5MSozYVf_kqw_IfQcgfQtwdn_x0h-fPbU7LSdbUlGcvqYbHdd0wvwe-jCcFNwQ7JFt8g6MrwkJcSh966zw-fHIlI"
                                  },
                                  {
                                    "pos": 3,
                                    "source": "medicalnewstoday.com",
                                    "url": "/goto?url=CAESawHrOzAV5KZAqf8jip2afWrP5LnHA65GYf-m5SNm9gPNscHqREHlFdV5Bt7CgkWyjXBYJkKp_M1wFBSV66HDROgBm3vBuCpGBctF1rhX_wBqgSFdZcbDgIzSFm4J5K1Q9fAc50_tYD9Lbmd7"
                                  }
                                ]
                              }
                          }
  												]
}
...

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