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CoinGecko NFT API

The CoinGecko NFT API offers developers real-time and historical data on NFTs and blockchain markets, suitable for applications requiring accurate market insights.

Developed by CoinGecko

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99.90%Uptime
200msLatency
450Stars
No AuthAuth
NoCredit Card
RESTStyle
v1Version
API Endpoints

Reference for available routes, request structures, and live examples.

Retrieves top NFT collections by market cap

Full Endpoint URL
https://api.coingecko.com/list
Implementation Example
curl -X GET 'https://api.coingecko.com/list'
Request Payload
{
  "order": "market_cap_desc",
  "per_page": 10
}
Expected Response
[
  {
    "id": "bored-ape-yacht-club",
    "name": "Bored Ape Yacht Club",
    "market_cap": 850000000,
    "floor_price": 85.42
  }
]
Version:v3
Limit:50 requests/minute
Real-World Applications
  • Displaying real-time NFT floor prices on a marketplaceOptimized Capability
  • Building portfolio trackers showing value of NFT holdingsOptimized Capability
  • Triggering alerts when volume or price crosses thresholdsOptimized Capability
  • Aggregating NFT collection rankings by market cap or volumeOptimized Capability
Advantages
  • ✓ No signup required for free tier — rapid prototyping
  • ✓ High uptime (~99.9%) ensures production reliability
  • ✓ Wide language support and clear documentation
  • ✓ Real-time and historical data across NFTs and collections
Limitations
  • ✗ Rate limits may be restrictive for high-frequency use
  • ✗ No official SDKs for some languages (e.g., Swift, C#)
  • ✗ No OAuth2 or advanced auth—limited security for paid tiers
  • ✗ No XML or GraphQL support

FAQs

API Specifications

v1
Pricing Model
freemium — pay-as-you-go or subscription for higher rate limits
Credit Card
Not Required
Response Formats
JSON
Supported Languages
5 Languages
SDK Support
Python, JavaScript
Time to Hello World

Under 5 minutes to call endpoints in curl or client code

Rate Limit

up to 50 requests/minute on free tier, 200 requests/minute on paid

Free Tier Usage

Up to 50 requests per minute, unlimited endpoints, no credit card required

Use Case: Best For

Developers building NFT dashboards, analytics tools, bots, or portfolio apps

Not Recommended For

High-frequency trading requiring sub-second data, enterprise datafeeds requiring SLAs beyond free tier

Resources

Documentation Official Website Source Code Pricing Details Postman Collection
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