Dailymotion

API

API for accessing Dailymotion's video platform content and features

Overview

The Dailymotion API offers RESTful access to the platform’s video ecosystem, including endpoints for searching/retrieving video metadata, uploading content, managing user profiles/playlists, and accessing viewership analytics. Responses are in JSON format. Use cases include integrating Dailymotion videos into third-party apps, building custom players, automating creator uploads, embedding curated content on websites, and analyzing video performance trends. It supports both read and write operations to leverage the platform’s global library and community tools.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://developer.dailymotion.com/')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful
JSON support
OAuth 2.0 Auth
Video upload & management
Search & metadata retrieval
Analytics access
Playlist management

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Dailymotion API free to use?

Yes, it offers a free tier with rate limits; paid plans are available for higher usage and advanced features like increased upload quotas.

? Does it require an API Key?

Yes, an API key is needed for basic read operations, and OAuth 2.0 authentication is required for write actions (uploads, profile management) or user-specific data access.

? What is the response format?

All endpoints return responses in JSON format, providing structured data for videos, users, playlists, and analytics.

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Tool Info

Pricing Freemium

Category Video

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Comprehensive video ecosystem access
⊕ Supports read/write operations
⊕ Detailed analytics endpoints
⊕ Well-documented with SDKs
⊕ Global content library

Cons

⊖ Rate-limited free tier
⊖ OAuth required for write operations
⊖ Advanced features need paid plans
⊖ Limited to Dailymotion’s content ecosystem