// OPEN DATA
Wikipedia
Mediawiki Encyclopedia
Wikipedia is a free public Open Data API with no authentication required. It supports HTTPS.
// FACTS
- Category
- Open Data
- Authentication
- none
- HTTPS
- yes
- CORS
- unknown
- Endpoint
- www.mediawiki.org
- Cost
- Free
// FREQUENTLY ASKED
What is Wikipedia?
Wikipedia is a free public API in the Open Data category. Mediawiki Encyclopedia
Does Wikipedia require authentication?
No — Wikipedia can be used immediately without any API keys or authentication.
Is Wikipedia free?
Yes. Wikipedia is listed in our directory of free public APIs and is free to use. Check the official site for any rate limits or paid tier limitations.
Does Wikipedia support HTTPS?
Yes, Wikipedia supports HTTPS encrypted requests.