Pytrends Alternative

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Why not pytrends

pytrends scrapes a private Google endpoint. It works until Google changes, throttles, or blocks it — then you get 429s, empty dataframes, and a wait for someone to merge a fix.

This is a managed pipeline with a versioned JSON API. The data layer is monitored and maintained; when upstream changes, it's handled on our side, not in your error logs.

	pytrends	this
Access method	Scrapes private endpoints	Managed pipeline, JSON API
Reliability	Breaks without warning	Monitored, honest error codes
Sources	Google Search only	15 keyword sources + 21 live feeds
Rate limiting	IP throttled/banned by Google	Monthly quota, clean 429 rate_limited
Consistency	Values shift between scrapes	Stable 0–100 normalized index
Maintenance	Community best-effort	Maintained as a business

Quickstart (30 seconds)

1. Get a free API key at trendsmcp.ai — 100 requests/month, no credit card.

2. One POST:

import requests

r = requests.post(
    "https://api.trendsmcp.ai/api",
    headers={"Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"},
    json={"mode": "get_time_series", "source": "google search", "keyword": "bitcoin"},
)
print(r.json())

[
  {"date": "2026-07-19", "value": 47, "volume": 25853617, "keyword": "bitcoin", "source": "google search"}
]

Up to 261 weekly points per keyword, ~5 years deep.

3. Or query it from your AI instead of code:

Using TrendsMCP, pull 5-year Google trend data for 'bitcoin' — is interest growing or dying?

One MCP connection works in Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code and Copilot → setup guides.

If this is what you came for, a ⭐ helps the next dev find it before their scraper breaks again.

The pytrends workflow, mapped

You used pytrends for...	Here you call...
interest_over_time()	{"mode": "get_time_series", "source": "google search", "keyword": "..."}
trending_searches()	{"mode": "get_top_trends", "type": "Google Trends"}
Manual % change math	{"mode": "get_growth", ..., "percent_growth": ["7D","1M","3M","6M","1Y","YTD"]}
interest_by_region()	volume field where available; regional breakdowns on the roadmap
related_queries()	21 live trend feeds for discovery across platforms
Retries, proxies, backoff	Not needed — that's the pipeline's job

Beyond Google

Same call shape, swap the source string:

{"mode": "get_time_series", "source": "amazon",  "keyword": "creatine gummies"}
{"mode": "get_time_series", "source": "tiktok",  "keyword": "creatine gummies"}
{"mode": "get_time_series", "source": "youtube", "keyword": "creatine gummies"}

Keyword sources (get_time_series / get_growth): google search · google images · google news · google shopping · youtube · tiktok · reddit · amazon · wikipedia · news volume · news sentiment · app downloads · app rankings · npm · steam

Cross-platform momentum in one request:

{"mode": "get_growth", "source": "google search, tiktok, amazon", "keyword": "GLP-1", "percent_growth": ["6M"]}

Live feeds (get_top_trends, no keyword needed): Google Trends · Google News · TikTok Hashtags, Searches & Shop Products · YouTube · X (Twitter) · Reddit Hot & World News · Wikipedia · Amazon Best Sellers · App Store · Google Play · Top Websites · Spotify Podcasts · Steam · GitHub Trending · IMDb · Open Library → full reference

Prompts that work

Is consumer interest in 'protein soda' growing or dying? Check Google, TikTok and Amazon.

What's trending on Google right now, and which of those have Amazon demand behind them?

Show me 3M, 6M and 1Y growth for 'AI agents' on Google Search — is this peaking?

vs. the alternatives

	pytrends alternative	pytrends	Google Trends UI	Exploding Topics / Glimpse
Google Trends data in code	✅ JSON API	⚠️ until it breaks	manual export	dashboard only
Survives Google HTML changes	✅	❌	—	—
Sources beyond Google	15 + 21 live feeds	0	0	partial
Historical depth	~5y weekly	varies	5y	paid tiers
Works inside your AI (MCP)	✅	❌	❌	❌
Free tier	100 req/mo forever	free until blocked	free	trial
Setup time	30 sec	pip + retries	n/a	sales call

FAQ

Are the numbers identical to pytrends'?

No. pytrends' values shift between scrapes; values here are a stable, normalized 0–100 trend index from a managed pipeline, directionally consistent with Google Trends. Proprietary estimates, not official Google figures.

What about rate limits?

You never touch Google's endpoints, so Google never throttles your IP. Your only limit is your monthly request quota — exceeding it returns 429 rate_limited until the counter resets or you upgrade. No overage charges.

What does it cost after the free tier?

Starter $19/mo (1,000 requests), Pro $49/mo (5,000), Business $199/mo (25,000). Annual −20%. Pricing.

Can my AI assistant query this directly?

Yes — the same key powers Trends MCP, one MCP connection for Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code and Copilot. Setup guides per client.

Do you support interest_by_region?

Regional breakdowns are on the roadmap. If that's your blocker, open an issue — demand moves it up the list.

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