New York Times API

API

Access New York Times articles, books, and multimedia data

Overview

The New York Times API provides RESTful access to NYT content including articles, top stories, most popular pieces, best-selling books, and movie reviews. Key endpoints include Article Search (full-text queries), Top Stories (real-time trending news), Most Popular (shared/emailed/viewed content), and Books API (bestsellers lists). Responses are in JSON format. Use cases include integrating news feeds into apps, content aggregation platforms, academic research on media coverage, educational tools for journalism students, and data visualizations of trending topics.

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 API
JSON Response Format
Multiple Endpoints (Top Stories, Article Search, Books)
API Key Authentication
Historical Content Access

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is New York Times API free to use?

Yes, it offers a free tier with rate limits (e.g., 1000 requests/day for some endpoints). Paid tiers are available for higher usage and advanced features.

? Does it require an API Key?

Yes, all endpoints need an API key, obtainable by registering on the NYT Developer Network.

? What is the response format?

All responses are in JSON format, easy to parse and integrate into applications.

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Tool Info

Pricing Freemium

Category News

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Rich, high-quality news data
⊕ Wide range of content types
⊕ Well-documented endpoints
⊕ Freemium tier available

Cons

⊖ Rate limits on free tier
⊖ Requires API key for all endpoints
⊖ Advanced features locked behind paid plans
⊖ No XML support