The New York Times API
Provides access to a rich archive of New York Times data, articles, and media going back to 1851.
Founded
1851
Archive
Millions of articles
Usage Cost
Free for non-commercial use
About The New York Times API
The New York Times Developer Network offers a suite of RESTful APIs that unlock a vast repository of journalistic content. Developers can retrieve real-time news feeds, search an archive of millions of articles from 1851 to the present, get information on book best-sellers, and access movie reviews. The APIs are primarily intended for non-commercial projects, academic research, and personal applications, with a free tier that includes rate limits. Commercial use of the APIs or the content requires a separate licensing agreement with The New York Times. It's a powerful tool for data analysis, media monitoring, and building applications that require high-quality, trusted news content.
Available APIs
Archive Api
Search the full NYT article archive from 1851 to present.
Most Popular Api
Get the most viewed, shared, and emailed articles.
Top Stories Api
Access the latest articles and photos from a specific NYT section.
Books Api
Retrieve bestseller lists and book reviews.
Movie Reviews Api
Search for movie reviews by keyword or critic.
Usage Guidelines
Use Case
Primarily for non-commercial applications and research.
Rate Limits
APIs are rate-limited per key. Specific limits vary by API.
Attribution
Display of "Data provided by The New York Times" is required.
Commercial Use
Requires a custom license and partnership with The New York Times.