Welcome to the ChaCha Developer Network!

The ChaCha API provides free access to ChaCha's database with over 400 million Questions and Answers.  The database is updated in real time, so we have a handle on what people are asking right now. We use a simple REST query API. The REST query API goes directly into our database for a very fast return.  Ask a question and instantly get an answer back, or send a question or keyword(s) and get back an RSS feed of the most recent answers. ChaCha currently offers three API's: Quick ChaCha Answer and Top ChaCha Answers and ChaCha Trends. Learn more on The ChaCha API's page. To get started you'll need to read our terms of use, register for a user account, and apply for an API key.

What makes the ChaCha API unique?

Most search engines have you type in a keyword or a keyword phrase.  Then you get back a page of Web site results that you have to wade through to maybe find the answer to what you are looking for.  With ChaCha you ask a question and get an answer.  The answer to your question.  Through our unique SMS question and answer service we've collected 400 million answers since 2008.  It could be a question and answer asked 6 months ago, or asked 6 seconds ago.  Through our API we are giving you access to tap into that knowledge to use on  your Web site or application.  Query the API with a specific question, get an answer instantly with our Quick ChaCha Answer.  Query the API with a general topic or keyword(s) and get a list of the most popular answers with our Top ChaCha Answers.  An hit our API to find out what the world wants to know with our ChaCha Trends.

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