đ Why Use Octoparse's DuckDuckGo Scraper?
đ Fast & Easy Keyword-Based Search Extraction
Simply enter one or more keywords (up to 10,000 per run), and let Octoparse quickly scan DuckDuckGo search results to collect matching links - no manual clicking, no scrolling, no coding required.
đ Comprehensive Result Metadata - Right Out of the Box
For every keyword search, the template extracts:
- Search keyword
- Result title
- Result URL
- Main site/domain
- Publication date (if available)
- Description/snippet
- This gives you a clean, structured dataset ideal for SEO research, outreach, competitor analysis, or content discovery.
𧰠No Login, No Setup, No Coding - Just Run
- You don't need a DuckDuckGo account, API keys, or any programming knowledge. Paste keywords or search URLs, hit âStart,â and Octoparse handles the rest - from browsing simulation to data extraction.
đĄ Ideal for Marketers, SEO Experts & Researchers
- Whether you're building lead lists, auditing web presence, monitoring competitor mentions, or aggregating topic-related links - this scraper helps you gather search-engine data at scale, quickly and reliably.
đ Proxy options
- Use Octoparse's proxy pool (automatic rotation, no setup)
- Or configure your own proxies (full control)
- Rotate proxies every 5 minutes or custom interval
Data Preview
Keyword | Title | ResultURL | MainSite | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Web crawler | Web Crawler 101: What Is a Web Crawler? (And How It Works) | https://www.webfx.com/blog/internet/what-is-a-web-crawler/ | https://www.webfx.com | A web crawler, also referred to as a search engine bot or a website  spider, is a digital bot that crawls across the World Wide Web to find and  index pages for search engines. Search engines don't magically know what  websites exist on the Internet. The programs have to crawl and index them  before they can deliver the right pages for keywords ... | |
Web scraper | Web Scraper - The #1 web scraping extension | https://www.webscraper.io/ | https://www.webscraper.io | Web Scraper allows you to build Site Maps from different types of  selectors. This system makes it possible to tailor data extraction to  different site structures. Export data in CSV, XLSX and JSON formats Build  scrapers, scrape sites and export data in CSV format directly from your  browser. | |
Web scraper | 10 FREE Web Scrapers That You Cannot Miss in 2022 - Octoparse | https://www.octoparse.com/blog/9-free-web-scrapers-that-you-cannot-miss | https://www.octoparse.com | Jun 20, 2022 | Top 4 Web Scraping Plugins and Extensions 1. Data Scraper (Chrome) Data  Scraper can scrape data from tables and listing type data from a single web  page. Its free plan should satisfy most simple scraping with a light amount  of data. The paid plan has more features such as API and many anonymous IP  proxies. |
Web scraper | Microsoft Edge Addons | https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com/addons/detail/web-scraper-free-web-sc/jfmdjnnfminejadhegajcjbpgjofnkaj | https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com | Description Web Scraper automates website data extraction right within  your browser. With a simple point-and-click interface, the ability to extract  thousands of records from a website takes only a few minutes of scraper  setup. | |
Web crawler | What is a Web Crawler? (In 50 Words or Less) - HubSpot | https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/web-crawler | https://blog.hubspot.com | Feb 18, 2022 | What is a web crawler. A web crawler â also known as a web spider â is a  bot that searches and indexes content on the internet. Essentially, web  crawlers are responsible for understanding the content on a web page so they  can retrieve it when an inquiry is made. You might be wondering, "Who  runs these web crawlers?" |
Web crawler | Web Crawling: Overview, Way it Works & Real-life Examples -  AIMultiple | https://research.aimultiple.com/web-crawler/ | https://research.aimultiple.com | Dec 15, 2020 | Web crawling is the process of indexing data on web pages by using a  program or automated script. These automated scripts or programs are known by  multiple names, including web crawler, spider, spider bot, and often  shortened to crawler. Web crawlers copy pages for processing by a search  engine, which indexes the downloaded pages so that users ... |
Web scraper | Web Scraper - Free Web Scraping - Chrome Web Store - Google Chrome | https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/web-scraper-free-web-scra/jnhgnonknehpejjnehehllkliplmbmhn | https://chrome.google.com | Web Scraper utilizes a modular structure that is made of selectors, which  instruct the scraper on how to traverse the target site and what data to  extract. Thanks to this structure, data mining from modern and dynamic  websites such as Amazon, Tripadvisor, eBay, as well as from lesser-known  sites is effortless. ... | |
Web crawler | What is a web crawler? | How web spiders work | Cloudflare | https://www.cloudflare.com/learning/bots/what-is-a-web-crawler/ | https://www.cloudflare.com | A web crawler, spider, or search engine bot downloads and indexes content  from all over the Internet. The goal of such a bot is to learn what (almost)  every webpage on the web is about, so that the information can be retrieved  when it's needed. They're called "web crawlers" because crawling is  the technical term for automatically accessing a ... |
Ready to Start Scraping?
No coding. No setup. Works immediately.
Who Should Use This Template?
đ” Marketers & SEO Specialists - Keyword research, SERP tracking, competitor backlink analysis
đ” Content & Outreach Teams - Discover relevant articles, blogs, or websites for outreach or content planning
đ” Researchers & Analysts - Collect publicly visible search-engine results for analysis or research
đ” Business Development & Lead Generation Teams - Find potential partners, clients, or leads via public search results
Proxy Scraper for DuckDuckGo - How It Works
Built-In Proxy Pool
- Automatic IP rotation
- Switch IPs every 5 minutes (or custom interval)
- No setup required
- Check one box, proxies are enabled
- Global proxy network
- Rotate through thousands of residential IPs
- Credit-based pricing
- Pay only for what you use
Why Proxies Matter for DuckDuckGo Scraping
When scraping search results at scale, DuckDuckGo may detect and block your IP address. Proxies solve this by:
- Preventing IP bans
- Rotate IPs to appear as different users
- Scaling safely
- Scrape 1,000+ keywords without detection
- Geographic targeting
- Use region-specific IPs for local results
- Maintaining speed
- No slowdowns from rate limiting
đ Why Octoparse?
- True No-Code Experience - Point-and-click interface; no need for coding or grep/scripting.
- Automated Workflows - Built-in handling of pagination and result loading ensures full coverage of search result pages.
- Flexibility - Run Locally or In the Cloud - For small or one-off tasks, run locally; for larger jobs, schedule cloud-based runs.
- Clean, Export-Ready Data - Structured output reduces manual work, making integration with databases, CRMs, or analysis pipelines seamless.
- Start collecting DuckDuckGo search results quickly - no setup, no hassle, just raw data in minutes.
â ïž Important Notes & Best Practices
- The scraper only accesses publicly visible DuckDuckGo search results - restricted or private content cannot be scraped.
- As with any scraper, legal compliance depends on how you use the data. We encourage you to respect DuckDuckGo's terms of service and applicable laws.
- For large-scale scraping tasks, consider splitting keywords or scheduling incremental runs to avoid overloading the scraping process or getting blocked.
- Some search results may include dynamic content (e.g. JavaScript-rendered elements); ensure your workflow handles pagination and result loading correctly to avoid missing entries. For a complete guide on techniques and best practices, see our tutorial on how to scrape DuckDuckGo search results.
â FAQs
Q: How does the proxy scraper work for DuckDuckGo?
A: Octoparse includes built-in proxy rotation. Simply check "Access websites via proxies" in settings, choose "Use Octoparse proxies" for automatic rotation, or configure your own proxy list. IPs rotate every 5 minutes (customizable) to prevent detection and blocks.
Q: Can I scrape DuckDuckGo without getting blocked?
A: Yes. With proxy rotation enabled, Octoparse automatically switches IP addresses and mimics human behavior. For large-scale scraping (1,000+ keywords), always use proxies to avoid rate limiting.
Q: Do I need to buy proxies separately?
A: No. Octoparse provides a built-in proxy pool you can use immediately. Alternatively, you can configure your own proxies if you prefer (HTTP, HTTPS, or SOCKS5).
Q: How much do Octoparse proxies cost?
A: Octoparse proxies use a credit-based system. Your account shows available credit (e.g., $1004.73 in the example). Credits are consumed based on usage. Check current pricing in your account settings.
Q: Can I use my own proxies instead?
A: Yes. Select "Use my own proxies" and click "Configure" to add your proxy list. This gives you full control over IP rotation and lets you use your existing proxy service at no additional Octoparse cost.
Q: What's the difference between this and other proxy scraper services?
A: Other services require manual proxy setup, configuration, and management. Octoparse's DuckDuckGo scraper has proxies built-in - check one box and you're done. No coding, no proxy provider research, no complex setup.
Q: Can I scrape DuckDuckGo organic results only (no ads)?
A: Yes. The scraper automatically extracts organic results. Paid ads are excluded by default.
Q: Can I scrape DuckDuckGo knowledge graph panels?
A: The standard template extracts organic web results only. Knowledge graph data requires a different structure. Contact support for custom scraper assistance.
Q: How many keywords can I scrape per day?
A: Free trial: 100 keywords. Paid plans: 10,000 per run, unlimited runs. Proxy usage may incur additional credits for large-scale scraping.
Q: Will this work for international/regional searches?
A: Yes. You can select regional proxies to get location-specific results, or specify region settings in the scraper parameters.
Q: Can I automate this to run daily?
A: Yes. Use the cloud scheduler to set daily, weekly, or custom intervals for automatic scraping with continuous proxy rotation.
đ How to Use: Step-by-Step Guide
1. Start the template
Click "Try it!" or "Start" to load the DuckDuckGo Scraper.
2. Enter your scraping parameters
On the input screen, fill in your keyword and filter options.
Input Fields Explained
Parameter | Required? | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
Keywords | Required | Up to 10,000 per run, separate by line breaks.For large datasets, consider splitting them into multiple runs. | Data analyst; Web scraping |
Number of Pages | Required | Choose how many DuckDuckGo result pages to extract for each keyword. | 1 = first page only; 3 = first 3 pages |
3. Run the scraper
- Click "Start" and select a run mode. (Greyed-out modes are not supported for this template.)
- Octoparse will automatically browse DuckDuckGo, load search results, scroll pages, and extract all matching products.
4. Monitor & Handle Interruptions
- Scraping duration may vary based on the number of products returned for your search.
- If a CAPTCHA appears, pause the task, solve it manually, then resume the run.
5. Export your data
- Once scraping completes, go to the "Data Preview" or output section to review.
- Export the results - e.g. as CSV or Excel - for further analysis, filtering, or storage.