New York Times vs Statistics of the World
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
New York Times vs Statistics of the World: common questions
Which is more reliable, New York Times or Statistics of the World?
On our scheduled checks, Statistics of the World leads on measured uptime — New York Times at —% versus Statistics of the World at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Do New York Times and Statistics of the World need an API key?
Statistics of the World needs no key, while New York Times requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Statistics of the World first.
Can I call New York Times and Statistics of the World from the browser?
Yes — both New York Times and Statistics of the World send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.
Are New York Times and Statistics of the World free for commercial use?
New York Times has unclear commercial terms, and Statistics of the World has unclear commercial terms. We track service terms and the data license as separate fields — see the Commercial use and Data license rows above, and confirm both before shipping either in a paid product.