New York Times vs Wikidata
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
New York Times vs Wikidata: common questions
Which is more reliable, New York Times or Wikidata?
On our scheduled checks, Wikidata leads on measured uptime — New York Times at —% versus Wikidata 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 Wikidata need an API key?
Wikidata needs no key, while New York Times requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Wikidata first.
Can I call New York Times and Wikidata from the browser?
Only New York Times is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Wikidata needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are New York Times and Wikidata free for commercial use?
New York Times has unclear commercial terms, and Wikidata 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.