pytrends alternative: getting Google Trends data in Python without 429 errors

Python users scraping Google Trends frequently encounter 429 TooManyRequestsError, a problem exacerbated since pytrends was archived in April 2025. While Google announced an official Trends API in July 2025, it remains an invite-only alpha, leaving many without a reliable solution. To address this, Otter Fetch developed a Google Trends Scraper on Apify for bulk comparisons. Additionally, users are encouraged to utilize related topics to understand user intent beyond simple related queries.