The Guardian API

API

Free API for accessing The Guardian's news content and metadata

Overview

The Guardian API offers RESTful access to the publication’s full content library, including articles, videos, and multimedia. Key endpoints include content search (filterable by section, tag, date range, or keyword), section listings (e.g., world, tech), tag details, and single-item retrieval. Responses are JSON-formatted, containing metadata like publication date, author, excerpt, and full content (where permitted). Use cases include building news aggregators, media analysis tools, educational projects, or integrating Guardian content into apps. It requires a free API key with rate limits (12 calls/sec, 5000/day for free users).

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('http://open-platform.theguardian.com/')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful architecture
JSON response format
Filter by section/tag/date
Metadata-rich results
Pagination support

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is The Guardian API free to use?

Yes, it offers a free tier for non-commercial use with rate limits (12 calls/sec and 5000 calls/day). Commercial plans are available upon request.

? Does it require an API Key?

Yes, you must register for a free API key on the Open Platform website to authenticate requests.

? What is the response format?

All responses are in JSON format, including content excerpts, metadata (author, date), and pagination details.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free

Category News

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Access to reputable, high-quality journalism
⊕ Comprehensive content categorization
⊕ Free non-commercial use
⊕ Detailed documentation
⊕ Supports keyword and date filtering

Cons

⊖ Rate-limited (5000 calls/day free tier)
⊖ Requires API key registration
⊖ Commercial use needs approval
⊖ No real-time content updates