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Flickr

Photo sharing community, high-resolution photo archives, and camera metadata

Best for:Blog CMS media pickers, wallpaper apps, video platforms, and social media tools.
Verified: March 2026 • 200 OK
Official Documentation
Rate Limit
3600 req/hour
Auth
External Key
Security & CORS
HTTPS • CORS Enabled
Payload Format
JSON / REST

External Provider Registration Required

This service is protected by the provider and mandates an external developer account and API key. Grab your key from the official docs or browse our Zero-Setup Gateway Ready catalog for instant alternatives.

Query Params

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Quickstart Code Snippets

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Bypass browser CORS restrictions. Protected by in-memory RAM cache and automated circuit breaker.
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// Call via FreeAPI Smart Edge Gateway (In-Memory Cache + CORS Guard)
// Endpoint: https://findfreeapi.com/api/v1/gateway/flickr

async function callFlickr() {
  try {
    const response = await fetch("https://findfreeapi.com/api/v1/gateway/flickr", {
      headers: {
        "Accept": "application/json",
        // "x-freeapi-key": "fapi_live_your_api_key" // FreeAPI Gateway Key
      }
    });

    if (!response.ok) {
      throw new Error(`Gateway HTTP error! status: ${response.status}`);
    }

    const data = await response.json();
    console.log("FreeAPI Live Data:", data);
  } catch (error) {
    console.error("FreeAPI Gateway Error:", error);
  }
}

callFlickr();

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Key Advantages (Pros)

  • Free Tier Available: Developers can test and build without entering credit card details.
  • Documented Rate Limit: 3600 req/hour.
  • HTTPS & CORS Enabled: Can be queried directly from client browsers or server backends.

Considerations & Limits (Cons)

  • External Key Required: Requires creating an account with the provider.
  • Rate Limited: Excessive rapid requests may receive HTTP 429 status.
  • Third-party SLA: Service uptime depends on the upstream provider.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Technical and integration answers for Flickr.

Yes, Flickr is listed as a free endpoint on FreeAPI Directory with an allowance of: 3600 req/hour.

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