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Hobbies API

The Hobbies API provides thousands of interesting hobby ideas for all types of environments.

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/v1/hobbies GET

https://api.api-ninjas.com/v1/hobbies

Returns a random hobby and a Wikipedia link detailing the hobby.

Parameters

  • category  optional

    Possible values are: general, sports_and_outdoors, education, collection, competition, observation.

Headers

  • X-Api-Key  required

    API Key associated with your account.

Response

A JSON object with the following fields or an error if the request is unsuccessful.

  • hobby

    Name of the hobby.

  • link

    URL to a Wikipedia page about the hobby.

  • category

    Category of the hobby (e.g., general, sports_and_outdoors, education).

Sample Request Live Demo!

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https://api.api-ninjas.com/v1/hobbies?category=general

Headers

X-Api-KeyLog in or sign up to get your API Key

Sample Response

JSON
{
    hobby:"Acroyoga",
    link:"https://wikipedia.org/wiki/Acroyoga",
    category:"general"
}

Code Examples

1 2 curl -X GET "https://api.api-ninjas.com/v1/hobbies" \ -H "X-Api-Key: YOUR_API_KEY"

If your programming language is not listed in the Code Example above, you can still make API calls by using a HTTP request library written in your programming language and following the above documentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes, but you must have a premium subscription. Commercial use of the Hobbies API is not permitted on the free tier. See our pricing page to choose a plan that fits your needs.
  • Sign up for a free account to instantly get your API key, then pass it in the X-Api-Key header on every request. The documentation above includes ready-to-run examples in cURL, Python, JavaScript, Node.js, and more.
  • Your API requests will simply be denied once you hit your monthly quota — you will never be charged more than the plan you signed up for. To increase your quota, you can upgrade your plan any time on our pricing page.
  • The API responds with a standard HTTP status code and a JSON error message describing the problem. See our error codes reference for the full list of codes and how to resolve each one, or contact support if you need help.
  • Pass the optional category parameter to the /v1/hobbies endpoint, choosing from general, sports_and_outdoors, education, collection, competition, or observation; omitting it returns a random hobby from any category. Browse other inspiration APIs in the API catalog.
  • Each call returns a JSON object with three fields: hobby (the name of the hobby), link (a URL to a Wikipedia page about it), and category (the hobby's category). For more discovery-style ideas, pair it with the Bucket List API.
  • Yes, the sports_and_outdoors category surfaces active hobby ideas, and the link field provides a Wikipedia reference for each one. To build structured workouts alongside it, combine it with the Exercises API.
  • The Hobbies API draws from thousands of hobby ideas spanning the six supported categories, with each result linked to a corresponding Wikipedia page via the link field. For other fact-style content, see the Facts API.