Welcome, Oodle Developers!

"We've been using Oodle's API for a few months and are very happy with the results. The implementation was painless and has been extremely well-received by our users."

- Carl Ferrer, Director of Marketing for Backpage.com

What is the Oodle API?

You can easily add Oodle classifieds results to your site using Oodle's API (application programming interface).

The Oodle API is a full-featured web service that allows you to retrieve search results directly from the Oodle database. By integrating Oodle results into your site, you can help your users find what they're looking for.

Please note that the Oodle API is not a simple HTML widget that you can "copy & paste" into your web site. For those, see our Oodle Widgets page.

Also, note that the Oodle API is read-only. You can retrieve listings from Oodle using the API, but you cannot insert listings into Oodle using the API. If you would like to insert listings into the Oodle Index, please read our Feed Guidelines.

Get Started!

  • If you haven't already, request an API key.
  • Then, start your learning with a quick introduction to the Oodle API.
  • Be sure to follow that up by learning about the "get" API method. It's the primary way to retrieve listings from the Oodle API.
  • View some available sample code for a quick example of Oodle API use.
  • If you need any help after that, check out our FAQ or discussion group to get your questions answered.

Oodle API In Action

See how others are integrating Oodle listings into their site with the Oodle API:
  • ListPic - A "Visual Classifieds Browser" powered by the Oodle API
  • Backpage - Extra listings ("link via Oodle.com") at end of Backpage search results
  • Webfetch - A UK search engine powering their classifieds site with listings from the Oodle API
  • Efind - A re-creation of the Oodle UI using the Oodle API
  • Property Snake - Uses data from the Oodle API to track price decreases on homes in the UK
  • ConnectWithLife - Real estate listings powered by the Oodle API
  • Joplin CrashPad - an independent community site (Joplin, Missouri) with Oodle listings integrated in many places
  • Listed Local - real estate, vehicles, and other items for sale, all powered by Oodle
  • Just Good Cars - a motoring portal for all new and used cars

Popular Ways of Using Oodle's API

Example: Embedded Oodle Results "Embedded" Results

Supplement your existing listings with results delivered through Oodle's API.


Example: See More Oodle Results "See More" Results

Offer your users the option to check out listings on other local sites.