Fortnite API

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Overview

The Fortnite Tracker API lets you retrieve player statistics, match history, and leaderboard data for Fortnite. It requires a free API key from fortnitetracker.com and is great for building fan dashboards or stat trackers. This is a solid choice if you want to practice working with game APIs and API key authentication.

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Beginner Tip

Register for a free API key at fortnitetracker.com before making requests. Always pass your key in the TRN-Api-Key header, not as a query parameter.

Available Data

Use case: Integrate fortnite stats data into web and mobile applications
Fortnite data via REST API
JSON-formatted response data
Requires API key authentication

Example Response

JSON Response
{
  "id": 1,
  "name": "Fortnite",
  "data": "Fortnite Stats",
  "source": "Fortnite"
}

Field Reference

accountId Unique Fortnite account identifier for the player
platformName Platform the player is on, such as pc, xbl, or psn
stats Contains lifetime and recent statistics broken down by match type
stats.kd Kill/death ratio with label, value, and percentile fields
stats.winRatio Win percentage with label, value, and rank information

Implementation Example

const url = "https://fortnitetracker.com/site-api";
// Replace headers or query params with the values required by this API.
const response = await fetch(url, {
  headers: {
  "X-API-Key": "YOUR_API_KEY"
  }
});
if (!response.ok) throw new Error(`Request failed: ${response.status}`);
const data = await response.json();
console.log(data);

What Can You Build?

Note: These code examples are AI-generated and unverified. Always refer to the official API documentation for accurate usage.

Common Errors & Troubleshooting

401 Unauthorized Missing or invalid TRN-Api-Key header
Register at fortnitetracker.com to get a free API key and include it as a header: -H "TRN-Api-Key: YOUR_API_KEY"
404 Not Found Player username not found or wrong platform specified
Verify the exact username and use the correct platform code: pc, xbl, or psn
429 Too Many Requests Exceeded rate limit on the free tier
Add delays between requests; the free tier has limited calls per minute

Matrix Score Breakdown

🌐 Reachability 0/30
⚡ Speed 15/20
🔒 Security 15/15
🛠 Developer XP 12/20
✓ Reliability 0/15

Partially tested on Apr 5, 2026

Technical Specifications

Auth API Key
HTTPS REQUIRED
CORS UNKNOWN
Category Games & Comics
Difficulty Intermediate
Verified: 2026-04-04

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