# DuckDuckGo Suggestions API (https://www.socialcrawl.dev/platforms/duckduckgo/suggestions)

> Returns the completions DuckDuckGo suggests for a partial query.

TL;DR: `GET /v1/duckduckgo/suggestions` costs 1 credit per call and returns SocialCrawl's unified JSON schema. Single x-api-key auth, 100 free credits on signup.

## Parameters

| Parameter | Required | Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| `query` | yes | A partial search, for example best running sh. |
| `region` | no | Region code such as us-en, uk-en or de-de (64 codes), or wt-wt for no region. Default us-en. |

## Code example

```bash
curl -G "https://www.socialcrawl.dev/v1/duckduckgo/suggestions" \
  --data-urlencode "query=best running sh" \
  -H "x-api-key: sc_YOUR_API_KEY"
```

## FAQ

### How do I get DuckDuckGo search suggestions with an API?

Call GET /v1/duckduckgo/suggestions with query set to a partial search, for example best running sh. It returns the completions DuckDuckGo suggests.

### Can I get suggestions for a region?

Yes. region takes a code such as us-en, uk-en or de-de (64 codes), or wt-wt for no region, and defaults to us-en.

### Does the suggestions endpoint have more pages?

No. One page of completions comes back per call.

### What can I use the suggestions for?

The completions show how people finish a search, which helps when you collect keyword ideas for a topic.

### How much does this DuckDuckGo endpoint cost?

Each call costs 1 credit on the standard tier. There is no subscription, and 100 free credits cover 100 calls.

See the full DuckDuckGo API: https://www.socialcrawl.dev/platforms/duckduckgo

## Pricing

- Standard endpoints: 1 credit per call
- Advanced endpoints: 5 credits per call
- Premium endpoints: 10 credits per call
- 100 free credits on signup, no credit card required. Cached responses cost 0 credits. Credit packs never expire.
- Full pricing: https://www.socialcrawl.dev/pricing

## Explore with AI

Questions this API answers, phrased for an AI assistant:

- How do I get DuckDuckGo autocomplete suggestions with an API?
- Is there a DuckDuckGo suggestions API?