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Hypixel API

Games & Comics / API Key Intermediate HTTPS
Varies by plan (check documentation)
77 Score
Grade B
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Overview

Hypixel API gives you access to player statistics, game data, and guild information for the Hypixel Minecraft network, one of the largest Minecraft servers in the world. You must request a free API key in-game by running /api newkey on the Hypixel server. It is popular for building stat-tracking tools, leaderboards, and Discord bots.

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Beginner Tip

Always pass your API key as a query parameter (?key=YOUR_API_KEY) and be aware of the default rate limit of 120 requests per minute.

Available Data

match scores and results
team standings
player statistics
schedule and fixtures
Use case: Integrate hypixel player stats data into web and mobile applications

Example Response

JSON Response 
{
  "match_id": 4521,
  "home_team": "Team A",
  "away_team": "Team B",
  "score": {
    "home": 2,
    "away": 1
  },
  "status": "Full Time",
  "date": "2025-01-15",
  "league": "Premier League"
}

Field Reference

success Indicates whether the API request was successful.
player.displayname The current Minecraft username of the player.
player.uuid The Minecraft UUID of the player, unique across all names.
player.rank The player rank on Hypixel such as VIP, MVP, or ADMIN.
player.networkExp Total network experience points earned across all games.

Implementation Example 

const url = "https://api.hypixel.net/";
// 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

403 Invalid API Key The key parameter is missing or the key has been revoked.
✓ Regenerate your key in-game with /api newkey and update it in your code.
429 Throttle Exceeded the 120 requests-per-minute rate limit.
✓ Add a request queue with delay logic to stay within the rate limit.
null player data The requested player has never logged into Hypixel, or the name is misspelled.
✓ Check the player name for typos and handle null responses gracefully in your code.

Matrix Score Breakdown

🌐 Reachability 30/30
⚡ Speed 10/20
🔒 Security 15/15
🛠 Developer XP 12/20
✓ Reliability 10/15

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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