Wikipedia API

The Wikipedia API allows access to all Wikipedia articles.

Details

• Website: wikipedia.org
• Supported formats: wiki articles
• Authentication: No authentication required
• Rate limiting: None
• SFW filter support: No

Search by ID

Wikipedia uses Wikidata IDs to identify articles.

Finding the ID

Wikipedia provides a comprehensive guide for finding Wikidata IDs:

Wikipedia: Finding a Wikidata ID

Quick Method

1. Navigate to any Wikipedia article
2. Look for “Wikidata item” in the left sidebar under “Tools”
3. Click it to see the Wikidata page
4. The ID is in the URL (format: Q followed by numbers)

Example

For “Python (programming language)”:

• Wikidata URL: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q28865
• ID: Q28865