API FAQs

Everything you need to know, so you can use API like a pro!

What is API?

API is a software interface that allows users to connect two computer systems together. The Jungle Scout API allows users to access and retrieve Jungle Scout data without using the Cobalt User Interface, which may provide additional flexibility and control.

How is the API used?

An API Call is a process that takes place when a request for data is made to a specific endpoint. The number of API calls depends on the amount of data requested. The first step is to understand the number of results you will require. Our API can return a maximum of 100 results per page. Each additional page of 100 results is another API call.

How do I get started with the API?

See How to Set Up the Jungle Scout API using Postman on how to get started with the API.

What types of data are available through the API?

Product-Level Data: Price, Reviews, Rating, Category, Approx. Revenue, Approx. Unit Sales,  Revenue Trends, Title, Image, Parent ASIN.

Keyword Data: Monthly trend, Exact Search Volume Last 30 Days, Broad Search Volume Last
30 Days, Quarterly Trend, Dominant Category, Sponsored Bids, PPC Broad, PPC Exact, Organic and Sponsored Product Count, Historical weekly Search Volume, and more.

What marketplaces are available through the API?

Your Cobalt contract will dictate which marketplaces you have access to through the API. If you have any questions, please reach out to your CSM.

The API supports any of the following country codes: us (United States), uk (United Kingdom), de (Germany), in (India), ca (Canada), fr (France), it (Italy), es (Spain), mx (Mexico), jp (Japan).

It is important to note that all API Keys attached to your account are also linked to a sub-set of supported country codes. Make sure the marketplace parameter in your requests always points to one of the allowed countries for your API Key.

How often does Jungle Scout update the data?

Most Jungle Scout data is updated daily.

- Keyword Data is updated at least once a week.

- Sales Estimates are updated bi-weekly.

How far back does Jungle Scout's historical data go?

Jungle Scout has historical product data for two rolling years from the current day's date.

Does Jungle Scout throttle call requests?

Users can make up to 150 requests per minute through the API.

How do I check the number of calls I have used?

First, log into your Cobalt Admin User's account. Next, navigate to Settings > API Keys. The number of calls you have used in the current month will be located in the upper left corner labeled Requests Since (Beginning of Month Date) x number of calls.

🔍 Example: Requests Since October 01, 2021 20

In what format will I receive the data and in what language?

All of the API data is delivered in JSON format, and the API is coded in Ruby.

What technical documentation is available for the API?

Learn how Jungle Scout’s API functions from a comprehensive resource center and developer hub. Test and run queries directly to our full product database with our interactive API documentation.