New York Times API
Overview
The New York Times API gives developers access to articles, book reviews, movie reviews, bestseller lists, and more from one of the most prestigious news organizations in the world. It is well-documented and beginner-friendly with generous free tier limits. Registering for a key takes just a few minutes on the NYT developer portal.
Beginner Tip
Start with the Article Search API using a simple keyword query to explore the millions of NYT articles available, many dating back to 1851. Remember that the API returns article metadata and snippets, not full article text, due to subscription requirements.
Available Data
Example Response
{
"status": "success",
"data": {
"result": "Data from New York Times",
"description": "The New York Times Developer Network",
"timestamp": "2025-01-15T10:00:00Z"
}
} Field Reference
response.docs Array of article objects matching the search query response.docs[].headline.main Main headline of the article response.docs[].snippet Short excerpt or summary from the article response.docs[].web_url Direct URL to the full article on nytimes.com response.docs[].pub_date Publication date in ISO 8601 format response.docs[].section_name NYT section the article belongs to such as Technology or Politics Implementation Example
const url = "https://developer.nytimes.com/";
// 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
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Partially tested on Apr 5, 2026
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