Enhanced AIO (AI Overview)

This page explains how to use the enhancedAio parameter to extract Google AI Overview data, interpret the aiOverview response, and validate extraction status.

AI Overview for Google

Some Google Search results include an AI Overview section that summarizes answers directly on the SERP page. This section is dynamically generated and may not always be available through standard SERP extraction methods.

To accurately retrieve AI Overview content, NetNut's SERP API offers Enhanced AI Overview extraction for Google searches via the enhancedAio parameter.

This feature is specifically designed and optimized to handle Google’s AI Overview elements, ensuring you receive structured, complete, and consistent AI Overview data directly from the SERP.

Parameter: enhancedAio

Field	Description
Type	Boolean (0/ 1)
Default	false
Description	When set to 1, the API enables Enhanced AI Overview extraction, ensuring accurate and structured AI-generated summary data from Google SERPs.

Time & Performance

The average processing time for rendered request is approximately 2-4 seconds.

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Example API Request

curl --location 'https://serp-api.netnut.io/search?hl=en&googleDomain=www.google.com&q=Explain%20how%20photosynthesis%20converts%20light%20energy%20into%20chemical%20energy%20in%20plants&enhancedAio=1' \
--header 'Authorization: Basic base64(username:password)'

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AI Overview Response Structure

When using enhancedAio=1, the response will include an aiOverview object.

Additionally, the same status will also be returned in the response headers under:

aio-status: success | not_found | failed

This allows quick validation of AI Overview availability without parsing the response body.

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aiOverview Fields

Field	Type	Description
aio_status	string	Status of AI Overview extraction: success, not_found, or failed
text_blocks	array	Structured text content (paragraphs, lists, etc.)
videos	array	Video elements extracted from AI Overview (if available)
references	array	Source references or citations (if available)

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AI Overview Status Types

1. Success

Returned when AI Overview is successfully extracted and parsed.

"aiOverview": {
    "aio_status": "success",
    "text_blocks": [
        {
            "type": "paragraph",
            "snippet": "For startups, the best SEO strategy is to focus on low-competition long-tail keywords, build topical authority through targeted content, and ensure technical soundness to rank fast."
        },
        {
            "snippet": "Key SEO Strategies for Startups"
        },
        {
            "type": "list",
            "list": [
                {
                    "snippet": "Target Long-Tail Keywords: Focus on specific, lower competition phrases to gain faster traction."
                },
                {
                    "snippet": "Establish Topical Authority: Create structured content clusters around your niche."
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "videos": [],
    "references": []
}

Notes:

• text_blocks may include:

  • paragraph

  • list

• Lists are normalized into structured arrays.

• Content is cleaned and formatted for consistency.

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2. Not Found

Returned when no AI Overview is present on the Google SERP.

"aiOverview": {
    "aio_status": "not_found",
    "text_blocks": [],
    "videos": [],
    "references": []
}

Notes:

• This is a valid and expected response.

• Not all queries generate AI Overview on Google.

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3. Failed

Returned when AI Overview exists but extraction failed.

"aiOverview": {
    "aio_status": "failed",
    "text_blocks": [],
    "videos": [],
    "references": []
}

Notes:

• Indicates a temporary issue (parsing, rendering, or blocking).

• Retrying the request is recommended.

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Response Header

In addition to the response body, the API returns an aio-status header:

Header	Values	Description
aio-status	success / not_found / failed	Mirrors aiOverview.aio_status

Example:

aio-status: success

Things to Consider

• enhancedAio=1 enables AI Overview extraction for Google searches.

• This feature is designed specifically for retrieving Google’s AI-generated summaries.

• It is recommended when AI Overview data is required as part of your SERP results.

• This feature currently supports Google SERPs only.