Bing Webmaster API
Note
Effective from June 15, 2020, use of the Bing Webmaster API is governed by the Microsoft Services Agreement.
The Bing Webmaster Application Programming Interface (API), enables webmasters to programmatically access information about their website on Bing search and index. These APIs allow the users to get information about their registered sites such as:
- Rank & Traffic Stats
- Link Details
- Keyword Details
- Crawl Stats
The APIs also allow the users to submit URLs, Sitemaps and other site details to Bing. This page introduces the online documentation and other resources that supports the use of Bing Webmaster APIs.
Bing Webmaster API documentation is organized with the intent to provide overview and detailed information for each important area of the API including:
- Information on API capabilities
- Guides on using the APIs
- Detailed samples
Section Title | Description |
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Accessing the APIs | Guide on accessing the APIs |
Accessing the APIs Using OAuth 2.0 | Guide on accessing the APIs |
Supported Protocols | Information on supported protocols |
Using the APIs | Sample calls and responses to retrieve data through Bing Webmaster APIs |
Verifying WordPress sites on Bing Webmaster | Verifying WordPress sites on Bing Webmaster portal |
Using Bing URL Submissions Plugin for WordPress | Getting started with the Bing URL Submission Plugin for WordPress to automate URL submissions for content updates in WordPress sites |
API Reference | Reference material for classes, properties, and methods available in the Bing Webmaster API |
Resource | Description |
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Bing Webmaster Tools | Access Bing Webmaster Tools to troubleshoot crawling and indexing issues, submit sitemaps and view statistics for your sites |
Microsoft Service Agreement | Terms and conditions regarding usage of Bing Webmaster API |
Bing Webmaster Support | Webmaster Tools Support |
Bing API Forum | Developer support forum for Bing APIs |