Does my CSV need a specific column name?

The tool looks for a column named 'keyword' in any letter case. If none exists it silently falls back to the first column in the file, so a CSV with the keywords in a later column will load the wrong data without any error. Either name your column 'keyword' or put it first.

Is monthly trend data included in the download?

Yes, in the exports but not on screen. The API's monthly search history is flattened into a 'Monthly Searches' column (year-month: volume pairs separated by semicolons) which is included in both the CSV and Excel downloads, but the on-screen table only shows volume, CPC, competition, competition index and the top-of-page bids.

What happens if the API returns an error partway through?

The whole run is abandoned. Keywords are sent in batches of 700, and any batch that gets an error response makes the function return nothing, discarding the batches that already succeeded. With very large lists, consider splitting the input so one bad batch does not cost you the lot.

How is API usage charged?

DataForSEO charges per request, not per keyword, so batching up to 700 keywords per call keeps cost down. The tool shows how many requests a run will use before you click Get Search Volume, and sleeps 5 seconds between batches to stay within the 12 requests per minute rate limit.

Can I change the currency for CPC values?

No. CPC, and the low and high top-of-page bids, are returned in USD regardless of the country you select. The country choice (12 options) sets the location and language codes for the volume data, not the currency.

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DataForSEO Search Volume

Use cases

Adding volume data to keyword lists Prioritising keywords by search volume PPC keyword research Content planning with volume data

POST requests to the DataForSEO Google Ads Search Volume endpoint using login and password authentication.

Batches up to 700 keywords per API call (DataForSEO charges per request, not per keyword) with a 5 second pause between batches to stay within the 12 requests per minute rate limit.

12 country options with matching language codes.

Returns search volume, CPC (USD), competition, competition index, top-of-page bids, and monthly search history.

Streamlit App

Platform

Browser-based (no installation required)

Input

DataForSEO login and password

Keywords via text area (one per line) or CSV upload

Output

CSV/Excel: keyword, search volume, CPC (USD), competition, competition index, top-of-page bids, monthly searches.

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Features

DataForSEO login and password authentication
700-keyword batching per API call (charged per request, not per keyword)
12 countries with matching language codes
Returns volume, CPC (USD), competition, competition index, top-of-page bids and monthly search history
CSV keyword column auto-detect (falls back to first column)
CSV and xlsxwriter Excel export

How to use

1 Enter your DataForSEO login and password in the sidebar
2 Select country (12 options)
3 Enter keywords or upload a CSV with a keyword column
4 Review the request count shown, then click Get Search Volume
5 Sort results, then download CSV or Excel

Frequently asked questions

Does my CSV need a specific column name?: The tool looks for a column named 'keyword' in any letter case. If none exists it silently falls back to the first column in the file, so a CSV with the keywords in a later column will load the wrong data without any error. Either name your column 'keyword' or put it first.
Is monthly trend data included in the download?: Yes, in the exports but not on screen. The API's monthly search history is flattened into a 'Monthly Searches' column (year-month: volume pairs separated by semicolons) which is included in both the CSV and Excel downloads, but the on-screen table only shows volume, CPC, competition, competition index and the top-of-page bids.
What happens if the API returns an error partway through?: The whole run is abandoned. Keywords are sent in batches of 700, and any batch that gets an error response makes the function return nothing, discarding the batches that already succeeded. With very large lists, consider splitting the input so one bad batch does not cost you the lot.
How is API usage charged?: DataForSEO charges per request, not per keyword, so batching up to 700 keywords per call keeps cost down. The tool shows how many requests a run will use before you click Get Search Volume, and sleeps 5 seconds between batches to stay within the 12 requests per minute rate limit.
Can I change the currency for CPC values?: No. CPC, and the low and high top-of-page bids, are returned in USD regardless of the country you select. The country choice (12 options) sets the location and language codes for the volume data, not the currency.

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