The Guardian Open Platform API

API

RESTful access to The Guardian's full news content library

Overview

The Guardian Open Platform API offers RESTful endpoints to retrieve articles, videos, and multimedia content from The Guardian. Users can filter content by section (e.g., World, Politics), tag, date range, or search terms. Responses are JSON-formatted, including metadata like publication date, author, section, and content excerpts. Use cases include building news aggregation apps, integrating Guardian content into educational tools, analyzing media trends, or creating custom topic-specific feeds. Authentication requires an API key.

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 responses
Section/tag filtering
Search functionality
Multimedia content access
Metadata inclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is The Guardian Open Platform API free to use?

Yes, for non-commercial purposes with rate limits. Commercial use requires a paid subscription plan.

? Does it require an API Key?

Yes, you must register for a free API key via the Open Platform portal to access the API.

? What is the response format?

All API responses are in JSON format, containing article details, metadata, and links to multimedia content.

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Tool Info

Pricing Freemium

Category News

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Free non-commercial tier
⊕ Comprehensive content coverage
⊕ Well-documented
⊕ Structured data format
⊕ Wide topic range

Cons

⊖ Rate-limited free tier
⊖ Requires API key
⊖ Commercial use needs paid plan
⊖ Licensing restrictions for some content