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AnswerThePublic

Every question people type into Google about your topic, visualized in one wheel.

Free tier Web

Visualizes autocomplete questions around a keyword — instant video ideas in the exact words people search.

Pricing
Limited free searches per day; paid for unlimited
Platforms
Web
Category
SEO & Research
Last reviewed
September 21, 2026

What is AnswerThePublic?

AnswerThePublic harvests autocomplete data — the suggestions Google and other engines show as you type — and arranges every question around your keyword into a visual wheel: who, what, where, when, why, how, plus comparisons and alphabetics. Type "sourdough" and you instantly see hundreds of real queries like "sourdough without dutch oven" or "why is my sourdough flat". Each question is a video someone is already searching for.

For creators this is the fastest possible bridge from niche to content calendar. One keyword generates a month of titles phrased exactly the way your audience phrases them — which is also why videos based on these questions rank well: the title matches the search. Educational and how-to channels benefit most, but entertainment niches find comparison and "vs" queries just as useful.

The free tier allows a limited number of searches per day, which is enough for casual planning; unlimited searching and CSV export sit behind a subscription. Used once a week on your three core topics, the free plan is a complete system.

Key features

Free plan & limits

Free with a daily search limit — enough for weekly planning sessions. Paid plans add unlimited searches, exports and team features.

Who is it best for?

Educational, how-to and niche-hobby channels building a content calendar from questions people actually ask.

Frequently asked questions

How many free searches do I get?

A limited number per day on the free tier (the exact count has changed over time — the site shows current limits). For most creators planning weekly, free is enough.

Where does the data come from?

Autocomplete suggestions from Google (and other engines for some languages) — real queries typed by real people, not invented keywords.

Is it useful outside English?

Yes, it supports many language/country combinations, though autocomplete depth is richest for English-speaking markets.

AnswerThePublic alternatives

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