New York Times

API

Access New York Times articles, books, and multimedia content via API

Overview

The New York Times API provides RESTful endpoints for accessing top stories, most popular articles (by views/shares), book reviews, article archives, and more. Responses are in JSON format. Key endpoints include Top Stories (breaking news by section), Most Popular (trending content), Books API (best sellers, reviews), and Article Search (full-text search with filters like date/section). Use cases: building news aggregation apps, content research tools, personalized news feeds, or integrating NYT content into educational platforms. Authentication requires an API key with freemium rate limits.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


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

Key Features

RESTful architecture
JSON response format
Multiple endpoints (Top Stories, Most Popular, Books)
API key authentication
Advanced filtering options

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is New York Times API free to use?

Yes, it offers a free tier with rate limits (e.g., up to 1000 requests/day for most endpoints). Paid plans are available for higher usage volumes.

? Does it require an API Key?

Yes, all endpoints require an API key, which can be obtained by registering for a free account on the NYT Developer Network.

? What is the response format?

All responses are in JSON format, which is easy to parse and integrate into web or mobile applications.

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Tool Info

Pricing Freemium

Category News

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ High-quality, credible news content
⊕ Diverse content types (articles, books, multimedia)
⊕ Well-documented with tutorials
⊕ Freemium tier available

Cons

⊖ Rate-limited free tier
⊖ Requires API key registration
⊖ Some historical content has access restrictions
⊖ Paid tiers needed for high-volume usage