VK API

API

Read and write data on the VK social network

Overview

The VK API enables developers to interact with VK’s social network data, offering RESTful endpoints for accessing user profiles, posts, groups, messages, photos, and more (via OAuth 2.0 authentication). Responses are in JSON format. Use cases include integrating VK social features into apps, analyzing user activity/trends, automating content posting to pages, building community chatbots, and syncing VK data with external services. It supports both client-side (for web/mobile apps) and server-side authentication flows.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


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

Key Features

RESTful endpoints
JSON response format
OAuth 2.0 authentication
Access to user profiles, posts, groups, and messages
Chatbot integration support

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is VK API free to use?

Basic usage is free, but rate limits apply. Enterprise plans with higher limits and priority support are paid.

? Does it require an API Key?

Yes—register an app on VK Developers portal to get client ID/secret for OAuth 2.0 authentication.

? What is the response format?

The VK API primarily uses JSON, which is widely supported by most programming languages and frameworks.

Top Alternatives

Facebook Graph API Search Google

Twitter API Compare

Instagram API Search Google

Tool Info

Pricing Freemium

Category Social

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Comprehensive access to VK social data
⊕ Well-documented developer resources
⊕ Supports client/server-side auth flows
⊕ Wide range of social integration use cases

Cons

⊖ Requires OAuth setup and user permissions for sensitive data
⊖ Rate limits apply to free tiers
⊖ Some advanced features need enterprise plans
⊖ English docs may be less detailed than Russian