Search News
Main endpoint that allows you to find news article by keyword, date, language, country, etc.
get
https://api.newscatcherapi.com
/v2/search?q=Apple&from=2021/12/15&countries=CA&page_size=1
Get News
Parameters
Query
q*
string
Keyword/keywords you're searching for. This is the most important part of your query.
Please, refer to the Advanced Query Parameter section below for more examples and explanations.
lang
array
Specifies the languages of the search. For example,
en.
The only accepted format is ISO 639-1 — 2 letter code.
Refer to the language format section below for more details.not_lang
array
Inverse to the
lang parameterpublished_date_precision
string
There are 3 types of date precision we define:
full — day and time of an article is correctly identified with the appropriate timezone
timezone unknown — day and time of an article is correctly identified without timezone
date — only the day is identified without an exact timesearch_in
string
By default, we search what you specified in the
q parameter in both title and summary of the article.
However, you can limit this to either title or summarycountries
array
Countries where the news publisher is located.
Important: This parameter is not responsible for the countries mentioned in the news article.
One or multiple countries can be used in the search.
The only acceptable format is ISO 3166-1 alpha-2
For example,
US,CA,MX or just USnot_countries
array
The inverse of the
countries parameter.topic
string
Accepted values:
news, sport,
tech, world, finance,
politics, business, economics, entertainment, beauty, travel, music, food, science, gaming, energy. The topic to which you want to restrict the articles of your choice.
Not all news articles are assigned with a topic, therefore, we cannot guarantee that 100% of topics talking about technology will be assigned a tech label.sources
array
One or more news resources to filter your search. It should be the normal form of the URL,
For example,
nytimes.com,theguardian.com
not_sources
array
One or more sources to be excluded from the search.
Comma-separated list. For example,
cnn.com,wsj.comranked_only
boolean
Default:
True
Limit the search only for the sources which are in the top 1 million online websites. Unranked sources are assigned a rank that equals 999999from_rank
integer
[0:999999] The lowest boundary of the rank of a news website to filter by.
Important: lower rank means that a source is more popularto_rank
integer
[0:999999] The upper boundary of the rank of a news website to filter by.sort_by
string
relevancy (default value) — the most relevant results first
date — the most recently published results first
rank — the results from the highest-ranked sources firstpage_size
integer
[1:100] How many articles to return per page.page
integer
The number of the page. Use it to scroll through the results.
This parameter is used to paginate: scroll through results because one API response cannot return more than 100 articles.
to
string
Until which point in time to search for. The default timezone is UTC.
Availabe formats :
YYYY/mm/dd
YYYY/mm/dd HH:MM:SS English phrases like
1 day agofrom
string
From which point in time to start the search. Defaults to the past week.
Availabe formats :
YYYY/mm/dd
YYYY/mm/dd HH:MM:SS
English phrases like 1 day ago Header
x-api-key
string
Your unique authentication token
Responses
200
Success
400
API Call without "x-api-key" in headers
401
Invalid API Key
406
Unsupported Parameters
408
Request Timeout
429
Too many API calls
post
https://api.newscatcherapi.com
/v2/search
Get News
JSON format query input
Parameters
Query
q*
string
Keyword/keywords you're searching for. This is the most important part of your query.
Please, refer to the Advanced Query Parameter section below for more examples and explanations.
lang
array
Specifies the languages of the search. For example,
en.
The only accepted format is ISO 639-1 — 2 letter code.
Refer to the language format section below for more details.not_lang
array
Inverse to the
lang parameterpublished_date_precision
string
There are 3 types of date precision we define:
full — day and time of an article is correctly identified with the appropriate timezone
timezone unknown — day and time of an article is correctly identified without timezone
date — only the day is identified without an exact timesearch_in
string
By default, we search what you specified in the
q parameter in both title and summary of the article.
However, you can limit this to either title or summarycountries
array
Countries where the news publisher is located.
Important: This parameter is not responsible for the countries mentioned in the news article.
One or multiple countries can be used in the search.
The only acceptable format is ISO 3166-1 alpha-2
For example,
US,CA,MX or just USnot_countries
array
The inverse of the
countries parameter.topic
string
Accepted values:
news, sport,
tech, world, finance,
politics, business, economics, entertainment, beauty, travel, music, food, science, gaming, energy. The topic to which you want to restrict the articles of your choice.
Not all news articles are assigned with a topic, therefore, we cannot guarantee that 100% of topics talking about technology will be assigned a tech label.sources
array
One or more news resources to filter your search. It should be the normal form of the URL,
For example,
nytimes.com,theguardian.com
not_sources
array
One or more sources to be excluded from the search.
Comma-separated list. For example,
cnn.com,wsj.comranked_only
boolean
Default:
True
Limit the search only for the sources which are in the top 1 million online websites. Unranked sources are assigned a rank that equals 999999from_rank
integer
[0:999999] The lowest boundary of the rank of a news website to filter by.
Important: lower rank means that a source is more popularto_rank
integer
[0:999999] The upper boundary of the rank of a news website to filter by.sort_by
string
relevancy (default value) — the most relevant results first
date — the most recently published results first
rank — the results from the highest-ranked sources firstpage_size
integer
[1:100] How many articles to return per page.page
integer
The number of the page. Use it to scroll through the results.
This parameter is used to paginate: scroll through results because one API response cannot return more than 100 articles.
to
string
Until which point in time to search for. The default timezone is UTC.
Availabe formats :
YYYY/mm/dd
YYYY/mm/dd HH:MM:SS
English phrases like 1 day agofrom
string
From which point in time to start the search. The default timezone is UTC.
Defaults to the past week.
Availabe formats :
YYYY/mm/dd
YYYY/mm/dd HH:MM:SS
English phrases like 1 day ago Header
x-api-key
string
Your unique authentication token
Responses
200
Success
400
API Call without "x-api-key" in headers
401
Invalid API Key
406
Unsupported Parameters
408
Request Timeout
429
Too many API calls
{
"status": "ok",
"total_hits": 7471,
"page": 1,
"total_pages": 7471,
"page_size": 1,
"articles": [
{
"title": "Is an Apple Music Subscription Worth It?",
"author": "Shujaa Imran",
"published_date": "2022-02-03 16:53:12",
"published_date_precision": "full",
"link": "https://www.makeuseof.com/apple-music-subscription-worth-it",
"clean_url": "makeuseof.com",
"excerpt": "Thinking of subscribing to Apple Music? Here's how to know if it's worth it for you.",
"summary": "Since its launch in June 2015, Apple Music has been growing steadily. Because of its easy integration across Apple devices, many Apple users are fond of the streaming service. However, how does Apple Music stack up compared to the other streaming services out there? Does it justify a $9.99 subscription per month? We'll break down all the details for you, so you can decide whether an Apple Music subscription is truly worth it. What Is Apple Music?\nApple Music is the Apple's music streaming service, which allows subscribers to access millions of content for a subscription fee. With over 90 million songs, Apple Music content can either be streamed online or downloaded to your device for offline listening. \n\nConsidering Apple was late to the streaming market, its music streaming service has performed well. While Apple hasn't released any official figures, reports say that Apple Music had over 523 million subscribers by the end of 2021.\nAccording to Midia Research, Apple Music achieved a market share of 15% in 2021. In comparison, Spotify came at first place and captured 31% of the global streaming market in the same year. An Apple Music subscription combines subscription-based music streaming with global radio-like programming. With this, purchasing a subscription doesn't just unlock Apple Music's extensive 90-million song library for you to use. Apple Music also lets you watch music videos without ads, access a few podcasts, listen to its curated playlists, and tune into Apple Music's radio stations.\nApple's main radio offering, Apple Music 1, features an around-the-clock worldwide live broadcast from DJs based in Los Angeles, New York, and London. Other radio stations include Apple Music Hits, which play everyone's favorite songs from the '80s, '90s, and 2000s, and Apple Music Country, which features country music. Which Devices Does Apple Music Work on?\nApple Music is primarily available in the Music app on all iPhones, iPads, and iPod Touch models running iOS 8.4 or later. Aside from this, Apple Music is also available on PC (iTunes app), Mac (Music app), Apple TV, and Apple Watch. Apple Music is also available on non-Apple devices, such as Android phones, smart TVs, streaming boxes, and even game consoles. Alternatively, you can also access Apple Music online at music.apple.com.\nWhen using Apple Music, you can choose to either stream everything directly from the internet or download it onto your device for offline listening. If you're concerned about data usage, or you'll mostly be in an area without a good wireless connection, offline listening is a great feature. However, it could be an issue if you're already running low on storage space on your device.\nSimilar to other streaming services, you don't own the music files downloaded from Apple Music. With this, you won't be able to offload them anywhere else, burn them onto a disk, or use them in separate video projects. So, if you decide to cancel your Apple Music subscription, you'll lose access to your library. The Benefits of Apple Music\nApple Music works across different platforms including Android. However, its primary advantage is that it's integrated into Apple's ecosystem—meaning you can easily listen to your collection on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, and even Apple Watch.\nIn addition, Apple Music also features high-quality audio playback for audiophiles. For those who enjoy quality streaming, Apple Music offers Lossless, Hi-Res Lossless, Dolby Atmos, and Spatial Audio content, which arrived in June 2021.\nApart from your personal music library, Apple Music can help you enhance your collection with a mix of old and new tracks, along with Apple Music's three live radio stations. You can also stream TV shows, podcasts, music videos, and over 30,000 expertly curated playlists. The Drawbacks of Apple Music\nApple Music's main competitor, Spotify, also offers a robust streaming experience. A key drawback of Apple Music is that it doesn't offer a free version, whereas Spotify does, albeit with ads. Comparatively, Spotify also has a more extensive library than Apple Music, and offers better social media integration. Although, Apple Music still has better integration with the Apple ecosystem, and its content library is increasing every day.\nWhile Apple Music also includes podcasts, they're few and far in between. So, if you're looking for a way to listen to podcasts, Apple Podcasts has a much bigger and organized library. How Much Does Apple Music Cost?\nDepending on your needs, Apple Music operates as a subscription-based service and has different plans available. The basic monthly subscription is $10, which is the same as Spotify Premium and Tidal HiFi.\nAlternatively, you can pay an annual fee of $99. Other plans include a student subscription for $5 per month and a family plan that can be shared between six people for $15 per month. Apple also offers the Apple Music Voice Plan, which is available for $5 per month. The catch—you can only use Siri to verbally request songs, and the service is streaming only. With Apple Music Voice Plan, you can't use the app, download songs, use the Lyrics view, or access Apple's full Lossless audio and Dolby Atmos catalog. Does Apple Music Offer a Free Trial?\nUsually, Apple Music offers a 3-month trial for users looking to try out the subscription, after which it reverts to $9.99 per month. However, while there is no way to use Apple Music for free forever, there are a ton of ways to get it free for longer.\nWith free trials, you can choose to try out the service before you commit to a subscription. If you're not sold on Apple Music, you can simply cancel the trial before it expires. Gone are the times of playing music using CDs—digital music streaming is the new thing. While there are multiple streaming services to pick from, there's no doubt that Apple Music is worth considering.\nIf you own an Apple device, and you're actively looking to get a subscription for your music needs, we'd recommend giving Apple Music a try. In true Apple fashion, Apple Music makes things much easier for a variety of reasons. However, once you get tied into the ecosystem, it can become difficult to escape from. \n How to Get Started Using Apple Music Playlists In this article, we explore how to create, populate, share, discover, and become a master of Apple Music playlists. Related Topics Entertainment IPhone Media Streaming Apple Apple Music \n About The Author Shujaa Imran (54 Articles Published) More From Shujaa Imran Join our newsletter for tech tips, reviews, free ebooks, and exclusive deals!",
"rights": "makeuseof.com",
"rank": 1729,
"topic": "news",
"country": "CA",
"language": "en",
"authors": [
"Shujaa Imran"
],
"media": "https://static1.makeuseofimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/thomas-kolnowski-uY-9Dyz8PPM-unsplash-2-1.jpg",
"is_opinion": false,
"twitter_account": "@MUO_official",
"_score": 11.035287,
"_id": "1017cfad154df78ba22b6b358d672e1f"
}
],
"user_input": {
"q": "Apple",
"search_in": [
"title_summary"
],
"lang": null,
"not_lang": null,
"countries": [
"CA"
],
"not_countries": null,
"from": "2021-12-15 00:00:00",
"to": null,
"ranked_only": "True",
"from_rank": null,
"to_rank": null,
"sort_by": "relevancy",
"page": 1,
"size": 1,
"sources": null,
"not_sources": null,
"topic": null,
"published_date_precision": null
}
}
Object | Sub Object | Description |
status | | Returns ok if everything went well.Returns error in case of an error (plus 2 additional fields in case of error — error_code and message) |
total_hits | | How many news articles match your search criterion. Maximum is 10,000 |
page | | The page where you are at |
total_pages | | How many pages you can access given your page_size parameter |
page_size | | How many news articles are in the returned JSON object |
articles: | | News articles found. list |
| title | The title of the article |
| author | The author of the article |
| published_date | Published date & time |
| published_date_precision | Accuracy of the published_date field. There are 3 types of date precision we define: full — day and time of an article is correctly identified with the appropriate timezone timezone unknown — day and time of an article is correctly identified without timezone date — only the day is identified without an exact time |
| link | Full URL where the article was originally published |
| clean_url | The URL of the article's source |
| excerpt | Short summary of the article provided by the publisher |
| summary | The full content of the article |
| rights | Copyright |
| rank | The page rank of the source website (which is given in the clean_url) |
| topic | The main topic of the news publisher. Important: This parameter is not deducted on a per-article level: it is deducted on the per-publisher level |
| country | The country of the publisher |
| language | The language of the article |
| authors | A string of comma separated author names (can be an array for some articles before May 2022) |
| media | A link to a thumbnail image of the article |
| is_opinion | True if the article is an "Opinion" article |
| twitter_account | The Twitter account of the publisher |
| _score | How well the article is matching your search criteria. _score is different for each search you make. The best matching article has the highest score |
| _id | Newscatcher API's unique identifier for each news article |
user_input | | An object that returns how our backend saw your request. It shows you which parameters have been used to perform a search.
Useful for debugging, especially to check if there is any problem with URL encoding |
In case you're not the type of developer who will read through the entire section, here're 3 most important rules that you have to follow:
- 1.Be aware that, by default, tokens (keywords you're searching for) passed into the
qparameter are split withANDoperator. This means each token has to be present in the text at least once. For example,q=Apple Microsoftwill be read asq=Apple AND Microsoft - 2.Always use double quotes (
") when you search for companies, person names, etc. For example, if you want to find articles where Tim Cook is mentioned, you should passq="Tim Cook"(notq=Tim Cook) - 3.
- 4.While making your first calls, check the
user_inputlist in the JSON that we return to you. Make sure our API saw your keywords as you intended.
Use double quotes (
") for the exact match.When you want to search for articles that mention
Tim Cook you should do the following query:q="Tim Cook"
If you write
q=Tim Cook then it will be treated as q=Tim AND Cook. In that case, every article that mentions tim and cook will match.Moreover, if you specify
lang=en that will also match the articles with cooking, cooked, and other stems of the word cook
AND operator makes tokens from both sides to be present in the text.
AND is the default operator. When your q input is more than 1 word, AND operator is added between each word behind the scenes. Therefore, q=Apple Microsoft Tesla is the same as q=Apple AND Microsoft AND Tesla
For example, if we want both Microsoft and Tesla to be present in the returned news articles, the q parameter should look as follows:q=Microsoft AND Tesla
or
q=Microsoft && Tesla
OR can also be written as ||OR operator means that either the left or the right sides of OR have to be satisfied.You should use Grouping when you want to logically group a set of tokens. For example:
q=(Apple AND Cook) OR (Microsoft AND Gates)
or
q=(Apple && Cook) || (Microsoft && Gates)
NOT can also be written as !Use
NOT operator when you want the token from its right not to be present. For example, if we want to search for articles about Microsoft and not about Tesla, the q parameter should look as follows:q=Microsoft NOT Tesla
or
q=Microsoft !Tesla
Prepend a token with a
+ (plus sign) if it MUST appear in the searched textMake sure that your API call is URL encoded. Check the
user_input object in the Response Body to see how our back end saw your request.+ will be escaped by default in many situations.Make sure that your API call is URL encoded. Check the
user_input object in the Response Body to see how our back end saw your request.+ (plus sign) will be escaped by default in many situations. Therefore, we recommend using its URL-encoded version: %2BPrepend a token with a
- (minus sign) if it MUST NOT appear in the searched textFor example, if we want to search for news articles that contain
Elon Musk but not Grimes, we have to write:q=Elon Musk -Grimes
"But wait, the query above will also match the documents where onlyElonorMuskare present" Shouldn't we write+Elon +Musk -Grimes?
If we write
+Elon +Musk -Grimes that means that Elon and Musk should be present in the text, however, not in that particular. The "correct" query should look like this:q="Elon Musk" -Grimes
In this case, we will search for an exact match of
"Elon Musk" , plus, Grimes must not be present.In general, you should always put person and company names in quotes.
Use
* to match any string in any quantityUse
? to match any string exactly onceFor example, we want to search for articles that mention
Microsort and any C-level officers:q=Microsoft +C?O
For example, English -
enImportant: We distinguish Chinese (China) and Chinese (Taiwan) languages,
cn and tw accordingly. That is the only difference between us and ISO 639-1 code. The list of languages we support:
af,ar,bg,bn,ca,cs,cy,cn,da,de,el,en,es,et,fa,fi,fr,gu,he,hi,hr,hu,id,it,ja,kn,ko,lt,lv,mk,ml,mr,ne,nl,no,pa,pl,pt,ro,ru,sk,sl,so,sq,sv,sw,ta,te,th,tl,tr,tw,uk,ur,vi
For example, France -
FRWhile developing, look at
user_input object that returns all of your parameters. If you made a mistake, or some characters were not correctly parsed because of the URL encoding, you will see that.Last modified 1mo ago