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OAuthHTTPSCORSPhotography

Verified 4 days ago: 100% uptime

API key

OAuth flow

HTTPS

Supported

Browser calls

Yes, CORS enabled

Status

Live · 100/100

What our checks found

Health score
100/100
Reliability
100%
Average latency
731ms

Last checked 2026-09-18. Measured independently, not self-reported by the provider.

How to call it

A starting template for Unsplash. Replace ENDPOINT with the path from the official documentation, which we link above rather than guess at.

# Uses OAuth. Exchange your credentials for an access token first.
curl -s "https://unsplash.com/ENDPOINT" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_ACCESS_TOKEN" \
  -H "Accept: application/json"

Where this listing comes from

Aggregated from 2 public sources (public-api-lists, public-apis), then normalised and checked by us. If something here is wrong, tell us and we will correct it.

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Unsplash — common questions

Answered from what our own scheduled checks found, not from the provider's marketing.

Is Unsplash free to use?

Unsplash is listed in our free catalogue, but it requires OAuth, so you will need to register before your first call. Providers frequently reserve higher limits and commercial use for paid plans.

Does Unsplash need an API key?

Unsplash uses OAuth rather than a simple key, so you register an application and complete an authorisation flow before making calls. That is more setup than a key, and it is why OAuth APIs are harder to try quickly.

Can I call Unsplash from browser JavaScript?

Yes. Unsplash returned CORS headers when we checked it, so a browser will let your page read the response. You can fetch it directly from client-side JavaScript with no proxy and no backend.

Is Unsplash still working?

Yes, as of 2026-09-18. Our automated check reached Unsplash and recorded a 100% reliability score with a median response time of 731 ms. We re-check on a schedule, and this page updates with the result.

Is Unsplash available over HTTPS?

Yes. Unsplash serves over HTTPS, so you can call it from a secure page without triggering a mixed-content block.