"Is Google Scraping Still Effective for Data Extraction in 2024?"
Hey folks,
Been hearing mixed things about google scraping lately. Some say it’s still a solid way to grab public data, while others claim Google’s gotten way stricter with blocks and CAPTCHAs.
Anyone here still using google scraping successfully? Or has it become too risky with all the anti-bot measures?
Also, what tools or tricks are y’all using to avoid getting flagged? Proxy rotations? Slow scraping? Or just moving to APIs (even tho they’re limited af)?
Kinda curious if it’s worth the hassle these days or if there’s better alternatives.
Thanks in advance!
Google scraping is still doable in 2024, but yeah, it’s gotten way trickier. Google’s anti-bot game is strong now—CAPTCHAs, IP bans, the whole deal.
I’ve had some luck with rotating residential proxies (Bright Data’s good but pricey) and keeping the scrape speed super slow.
If you’re just grabbing small amounts, it might work. But for big projects? Honestly, APIs or alternative search engines like DuckDuckGo might save you the headache.
Man, I gave up on google scraping last year. The blocks were insane, and even with proxies, it felt like playing whack-a-mole.
Switched to SerpAPI and never looked back. Yeah, it’s limited, but at least it’s consistent. If you’re dead set on scraping, maybe try ScraperAPI—they handle the proxies and retries for you.
Still using google scraping here, but it’s a pain. You gotta mimic human behavior—random delays, mouse movements, the works.
Tools like Puppeteer Extra with stealth plugins help, but it’s not foolproof. Also, rotating IPs is a must. Cheap proxies won’t cut it; invest in good ones or get ready for bans.
Google scraping in 2024? Risky business. I got hit with a lawsuit scare last year (not fun). Now I only use public datasets or licensed data.
If you must scrape, at least check out ParseHub or Octoparse—they’re more ethical and less likely to get you blocked. Just saying.
It’s wild how much harder google scraping has gotten. I used to pull data no problem, but now? Even with headless browsers and proxies, Google sniffs me out in hours.
My workaround? Scraping Bing instead. Less aggressive blocking, and the results are decent for most use cases.
Honestly, google scraping isn’t worth it anymore unless you’re a masochist. The time spent bypassing blocks could be better spent finding legit data sources.
Check out DataMiner or Diffbot if you need structured data. They’re not free, but neither are proxy bills and sanity.
Wow, thanks for all the insights! Didn’t realize how split the opinions were on google scraping.
Gonna test out ZenRows and SerpAPI based on your suggestions. The lawsuit scare comment freaked me out tho—maybe I’ll stick to smaller batches for now.
Anyone tried combining google scraping with VPNs? Or is that just asking for trouble?
Google scraping still works, but you gotta be smart. Use session persistence, avoid obvious patterns, and don’t hammer the same queries.
I’ve had success with ZenRows—it handles a lot of the anti-bot stuff for you. Still, expect some fails. It’s a cat-and-mouse game now.
If you’re doing google scraping in 2024, you’re either brave or stubborn. I’m both, so here’s my setup:
- Residential proxies (Luminati)
- Randomized user agents
- 10-30 sec delays between requests
It’s not perfect, but it keeps the bans at bay. For larger projects, though, I’d say look elsewhere.
