How to call an API in Wordpress using PHP

In this video I am going to show you how to call an API in Wordpress using PHP.

We will use a GET-Request to get a response of the API. The API is a public and free to use API.

Our blogpost (German language only) to this topic:

The Code Snippet of the video will be found here:

Steps and Requirements

-Download the "Insert PHP Code Snippet"-Plugin and install and activate it
-Copy and paste the code of the PHP-file of the github-link
-Use the shortcode on any post or page and enjoy your API-requests

[rodrigomorgom]

Hello, thanks for tips but didn't work for me. Does not show the data

[AKTUImportantquestions]

Can i use it for logistics tracking from my app to website

[rajatkumar.m]

i changed with the API Link i have it did not work for me

[wawayplays]

How to display with api key to a word press page in a table style?

[jamestew]

Can I use this for a POST-request as well?

[abhilashsreenivasa]

Works when I preview it. But doesn't work when I open the page. Why is that??

[patrick-gerard]

Apperently youtube deletes links you guys post here. Make sure your API allows GET-requests, otherwise this won't work.