The Guardian vs Wikidata
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
The Guardian vs Wikidata: common questions
Which is more reliable, The Guardian or Wikidata?
On our scheduled checks, Wikidata leads on measured uptime — The Guardian at 98.0% versus Wikidata at 100% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Which is faster, The Guardian or Wikidata?
Wikidata has the lower median latency in our checks — The Guardian responds in 742 ms versus Wikidata at 585 ms (P50). Tail latency (P95) is in the table above; for most workloads the median is the number that shapes how the API feels.
Do The Guardian and Wikidata need an API key?
Wikidata needs no key, while The Guardian requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Wikidata first.
Can I call The Guardian and Wikidata from the browser?
Only The Guardian 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 The Guardian and Wikidata free for commercial use?
The Guardian 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.