Moz API V3 Overview

Please note: Moz API V3 Beta methods are only available for prototyping or testing until their official launch. Stay tuned for more information about the upcoming launch date this fall. Unsure what a beta is and what it means for Moz tools? Be sure to check out our What is a Beta page.

In this guide, you’ll learn more about Moz API V3 and its available Beta methods.

Quick Links

• Introduction
• Why are we building the Moz API V3?
• API V3 Beta methods
• API V3 documentation
• What are “methods” in the V3 API? Don’t you mean “endpoints”?

The Moz API is a powerful tool for users who want to analyze the search landscape, build custom dashboards or SEO reporting scripts, enrich their own SaaS applications (with proper attribution), and much more.

Currently, the Moz API is being upgraded to a better and more robust version, which means that many methods are in beta, and some are only available via the legacy version (Moz API V2).

Authentication with the new Moz API V3 is easier than ever. For more information on accessing the Moz API V3 Beta endpoints, be sure to check out the Getting Started section of the updated API Documentation Hub.

V3 of the Moz API will provide you with more data solutions to help you make informed SEO decisions. With expanded methods and a revamped JSON-RPC format, you can expect a more intuitive API design, simplified authentication, and a better overall developer experience.

In addition to the link data available via V2, Moz API V3 will offer a rich collection of data for keyword and site research through the Beta methods now available. Be sure to check out our flexible subscription options to find a data solution that fits your project needs. These affordable plans allow for scalability and growth, making the Moz API accessible for any budget size.

• Access the Moz API V3 documentation

Please note: You may only use the V3 Beta methods for prototyping or testing until the official launch of Moz API V3. Stay tuned for more information about the upcoming launch date this fall. Learn more about the terms of use for the Moz API V3 Beta.

The following Beta methods are currently available via Moz API V3:

• Fetch Keyword Metrics – Retrieve the most recent Difficulty, Volume, Organic CTR, and/or Priority metrics for any keyword that exists in our database.
• Fetch Search Intent – Retrieve the most recent Search Intent scores (navigational, informational, commercial, and transactional) for any keyword in our database.
• List Related Keywords – Retrieve a list of related Keyword Suggestions for a given input keyword.
• Fetch Brand Authority™ – This endpoint returns a Brand Authority score for the provided target. Use this metric to understand the strength of your website’s brand, benchmark against competitors, and more.
• List Ranking Keywords – Retrieve a list of keywords for which the provided site (domain, subdomain, subfolder, or page) ranks in the top 50, along with the ranking position, Difficulty, and Monthly Volume for each keyword.

Get early access to these Beta methods with a Starter Medium level API subscription.

Ready to get started with Moz API V3 and access the new Beta methods? Check out the updated documentation in our API Documentation Hub.

Please note: Documentation for link data is still accessible via the Help Hub.

Unlike an HTTP REST API, the Moz API V3 exposes a single URL that accepts remote procedure calls. Therefore, we don't talk about "endpoints" in for V3 (a distinct URL + HTTP method that corresponds with some action on a resource), but rather "methods" (the name of the function to be executed by the API server). The method name is passed in the body of the request to the API URL, as per the JSON-RPC 2.0 spec. For developers who are more familiar with HTTP REST patterns, you can think of the Moz API methods as playing a similar role to HTTP endpoints.

• Learn more about method structure