Amazon Bestsellers API

List Type

Name

bestseller_type

Required

Optional

Description
Parameter defines the type of bestseller list to retrieve. Available values:
- bestsellers - default. Current top-selling products by sales volume.
- new_releases - Recently released best-selling items.
- movers_and_shakers - Products with the biggest rank gains in the last 24 hours.
- most_wished_for - Most wishlisted products.
- most_gifted - Most frequently gifted products.
Name

category_id

Required

Optional

Description

Parameter defines the Amazon category. It can be a category slug (e.g., kitchen, electronics, toys-and-games) or a numeric sub-category ID (e.g., 166835011). When omitted, returns the overall bestsellers across all departments.

To find the category_id, navigate to any Amazon bestseller page (e.g., amazon.com/gp/bestsellers) and select a category from the sidebar. The category slug or numeric ID appears in the URL path — for example, kitchen from /gp/bestsellers/kitchen or 166835011 from /gp/new-releases/baby-products/166835011.

Localization

Name

amazon_domain

Required

Optional

Description

The default parameter amazon.com defines the Amazon domain of the search. Check the full list of supported Amazon domains.
Name

language

Required

Optional

Description

The language parameter is used to specify the display language of Amazon page. Check the full list of supported Amazon display languages.
Name

delivery_country

Required

Optional

Description

A two-letter ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country code that defines the country of the delivery address.
By default, it is set to the country code of the selected Amazon domain (e.g. de for amazon.de). Check the full list of supported Amazon delivery countries.

Pagination

Name

page

Required

Optional

Description

The parameter determines the results page number. Amazon bestseller pages have a maximum of 2 pages per category (50 items per page, 100 items total). Pagination is not available for the root bestsellers page (without a category_id).

Engine

Name

engine

Required

Required

Description

Parameter defines an engine that will be used to retrieve real-time data. It must be set to amazon_bestsellers.

API key

Name

api_key

Required

Required

Description

The api_key authenticates your requests. Use it as a query parameter (https://www.searchapi.io/api/v1/search?api_key=YOUR_API_KEY) or in the Authorization header (Bearer YOUR_API_KEY).

Zero Data Retention

Name

zero_retention

Enterprise Only

Enterprise Only

Required

Optional

Description

Set this parameter to true to disable all logging and persistent storage. No request parameters, HTML, or JSON responses are stored or logged. Suitable for high-compliance use cases. Debugging and support may be limited while enabled.

Full Response

GET

https://www.searchapi.io/api/v1/search?category_id=kitchen&engine=amazon_bestsellers

Request

import requests

url = "https://www.searchapi.io/api/v1/search"
params = {
  "engine": "amazon_bestsellers",
  "category_id": "kitchen"
}

response = requests.get(url, params=params)
print(response.text)

Response

{
  "search_metadata": {
    "id": "search_Q1YkR9nT3vW5zX7mB8pL2jHd",
    "status": "Success",
    "created_at": "2026-03-04T06:00:00Z",
    "request_time_taken": 1.8,
    "parsing_time_taken": 0.05,
    "total_time_taken": 1.85,
    "request_url": "https://www.amazon.com/gp/bestsellers/kitchen",
    "html_url": "https://www.searchapi.io/api/v1/searches/search_Q1YkR9nT3vW5zX7mB8pL2jHd.html",
    "json_url": "https://www.searchapi.io/api/v1/searches/search_Q1YkR9nT3vW5zX7mB8pL2jHd"
  },
  "search_parameters": {
    "engine": "amazon_bestsellers",
    "bestseller_type": "bestsellers",
    "category_id": "kitchen",
    "amazon_domain": "amazon.com",
    "delivery_country": "us"
  },
  "categories": [
    {
      "name": "Any Department",
      "link": "https://www.amazon.com/Best-Sellers/zgbs/ref=zg_bs_unv_kitchen_0_1",
      "category_id": "zgbs"
    },
    {
      "name": "Kitchen & Dining",
      "link": "https://www.amazon.com/gp/bestsellers/kitchen",
      "category_id": "kitchen",
      "is_selected": true,
      "subcategories": [
        {
          "name": "Bakeware",
          "link": "https://www.amazon.com/Best-Sellers-Kitchen-Dining-Bakeware/zgbs/kitchen/289668/ref=zg_bs_nav_kitchen_1",
          "category_id": "289668"
        },
        ...
      ]
    }
  ],
  "bestsellers": [
    {
      "position": 1,
      "rank": 1,
      "title": "Owala FreeSip Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle with Straw, BPA-Free Sports Water Bottle, Great for Travel, 24 Oz, Denim",
      "asin": "B0BZYCJK89",
      "link": "https://www.amazon.com/Owala-FreeSip-Insulated-Stainless-BPA-Free/dp/B0BZYCJK89/ref=zg_bs_g_kitchen_d_sccl_1/145-2964760-7073646?psc=1",
      "thumbnail": "https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61sS-XIvEXL._AC_UL300_SR300,200_.jpg",
      "thumbnail_hd": "https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61sS-XIvEXL._AC_UL900_SR900,600_.jpg",
      "rating": 4.7,
      "reviews": 115037,
      "price": "$29.98",
      "price_symbol": "$",
      "price_currency": "USD",
      "extracted_price": 29.98
    },
    ...
  ],
  "pagination": {
    "current_page": 1,
    "total_pages": 2,
    "next_page_link": "https://www.amazon.com/Best-Sellers-Kitchen-Dining/zgbs/kitchen/ref=zg_bs_pg_2_kitchen?_encoding=UTF8&pg=2"
  }
}

Most Wished For

GET

https://www.searchapi.io/api/v1/search?bestseller_type=most_wished_for&category_id=arts-crafts&engine=amazon_bestsellers

Request

import requests

url = "https://www.searchapi.io/api/v1/search"
params = {
  "engine": "amazon_bestsellers",
  "bestseller_type": "most_wished_for",
  "category_id": "arts-crafts"
}

response = requests.get(url, params=params)
print(response.text)

Response

{
  "search_metadata": {
    "id": "search_Xm4Rk7Lp9Wz2Jn5tYv8Qb3Hf",
    "status": "Success",
    "created_at": "2026-03-04T06:15:00Z",
    "request_time_taken": 1.7,
    "parsing_time_taken": 0.04,
    "total_time_taken": 1.74,
    "request_url": "https://www.amazon.com/gp/most-wished-for/arts-crafts",
    "html_url": "https://www.searchapi.io/api/v1/searches/search_Xm4Rk7Lp9Wz2Jn5tYv8Qb3Hf.html",
    "json_url": "https://www.searchapi.io/api/v1/searches/search_Xm4Rk7Lp9Wz2Jn5tYv8Qb3Hf"
  },
  "search_parameters": {
    "engine": "amazon_bestsellers",
    "bestseller_type": "most_wished_for",
    "category_id": "arts-crafts",
    "amazon_domain": "amazon.com",
    "delivery_country": "us"
  },
  "categories": [
    {
      "name": "Any Department",
      "link": "https://www.amazon.com/gp/most-wished-for/ref=zg_mw_unv_arts-crafts_0_1",
      "category_id": "most-wished-for"
    },
    {
      "name": "Arts, Crafts & Sewing",
      "link": "https://www.amazon.com/gp/most-wished-for/arts-crafts",
      "category_id": "arts-crafts",
      "is_selected": true,
      "subcategories": [
        {
          "name": "Beading & Jewelry Making",
          "link": "https://www.amazon.com/gp/most-wished-for/arts-crafts/12896081/ref=zg_mw_nav_arts-crafts_1",
          "category_id": "12896081"
        },
        ...
      ]
    }
  ],
  "bestsellers": [
    {
      "position": 1,
      "rank": 1,
      "title": "Gemstone Beads for Jewelry Making, Sold per Bag 5 Strands Inside, Moss Agate 10mm",
      "asin": "B076LJR9DP",
      "link": "https://www.amazon.com/Malahill-Gemstone-Jewelry-Making-Strands/dp/B076LJR9DP/ref=zg_mw_g_arts-crafts_d_sccl_1/133-6911425-5400338?psc=1",
      "thumbnail": "https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71-3LaxZbWL._AC_UL300_SR300,200_.jpg",
      "thumbnail_hd": "https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71-3LaxZbWL._AC_UL900_SR900,600_.jpg",
      "rating": 4.5,
      "reviews": 953,
      "price": "$22.00",
      "price_symbol": "$",
      "price_currency": "USD",
      "extracted_price": 22.0
    },
    ...
  ],
  "pagination": {
    "current_page": 1,
    "total_pages": 2,
    "next_page_link": "https://www.amazon.com/gp/most-wished-for/arts-crafts/ref=zg_mw_pg_2_arts-crafts?ie=UTF8&pg=2"
  }
}

Sub-category by ID (New Release -> Baby -> Car Seats)

GET

https://www.searchapi.io/api/v1/search?bestseller_type=new_releases&category_id=166835011&engine=amazon_bestsellers

Request

import requests

url = "https://www.searchapi.io/api/v1/search"
params = {
  "engine": "amazon_bestsellers",
  "bestseller_type": "new_releases",
  "category_id": "166835011"
}

response = requests.get(url, params=params)
print(response.text)

Response

{
  "search_metadata": {
    "id": "search_Hn8Vc3Wd6Tp1Kf9mLz4Rj7Qs",
    "status": "Success",
    "created_at": "2026-03-04T06:30:00Z",
    "request_time_taken": 1.9,
    "parsing_time_taken": 0.05,
    "total_time_taken": 1.95,
    "request_url": "https://www.amazon.com/gp/new-releases/ref/166835011",
    "html_url": "https://www.searchapi.io/api/v1/searches/search_Hn8Vc3Wd6Tp1Kf9mLz4Rj7Qs.html",
    "json_url": "https://www.searchapi.io/api/v1/searches/search_Hn8Vc3Wd6Tp1Kf9mLz4Rj7Qs"
  },
  "search_parameters": {
    "engine": "amazon_bestsellers",
    "bestseller_type": "new_releases",
    "category_id": "166835011",
    "amazon_domain": "amazon.com",
    "delivery_country": "us"
  },
  "categories": [
    {
      "name": "Any Department",
      "link": "https://www.amazon.com/gp/new-releases/ref=zg_bsnr_unv_baby-products_0_166835011_2",
      "category_id": "new-releases"
    },
    {
      "name": "Baby",
      "link": "https://www.amazon.com/gp/new-releases/baby-products/ref=zg_bsnr_unv_baby-products_1_166835011_1",
      "category_id": "baby-products"
    },
    {
      "name": "Car Seats",
      "link": "https://www.amazon.com/gp/new-releases/ref/166835011",
      "category_id": "166835011",
      "is_selected": true,
      "subcategories": [
        {
          "name": "Accessories",
          "link": "https://www.amazon.com/gp/new-releases/baby-products/166836011/ref=zg_bsnr_nav_baby-products_2_166835011",
          "category_id": "166836011"
        },
        ...
      ]
    }
  ],
  "bestsellers": [
    {
      "position": 1,
      "rank": 1,
      "title": "GORILLA GRIP Tear and Water Resistant Padded Car Seat Travel Bag for Airplane and Airport, Universal Fit Baby Carseat Bags, Holds Up to 50lbs, Handle & Shoulder Straps, Air Gate Check Carrier, Yellow",
      "asin": "B0FB12K776",
      "link": "https://www.amazon.com/GORILLA-GRIP-Car-Seat-Travel-Bag-For-Airplane/dp/B0FB12K776/ref=zg_bsnr_g_166835011_d_sccl_1/139-5192149-9394432?psc=1",
      "thumbnail": "https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61t1EKulFjL._AC_UL300_SR300,200_.jpg",
      "thumbnail_hd": "https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61t1EKulFjL._AC_UL900_SR900,600_.jpg",
      "rating": 4,
      "reviews": 61,
      "price": "$25.99",
      "price_symbol": "$",
      "price_currency": "USD",
      "extracted_price": 25.99
    },
    ...
  ],
  "pagination": {
    "current_page": 1,
    "total_pages": 2,
    "next_page_link": "https://www.amazon.com/gp/new-releases/baby-products/166835011/ref=zg_bsnr_pg_2_baby-products?ie=UTF8&pg=2"
  }
}

Amazon Bestsellers API Documentation

API Parameters

List Type

Localization

Engine

API key

Zero Data Retention

API Examples

Full Response

Most Wished For

Sub-category by ID (New Release -> Baby -> Car Seats)