Strainpedia API

What You Can Build With the Strainpedia API

• Cannabis strain finder apps
• Strain comparison tools
• Seed and genetics directories
• Terpene comparison features
• Cannabinoid range tools
• AI cannabis assistants
• Dispensary education tools
• Research dashboards
• Mobile apps
• Developer prototypes

What’s Included

Available Data Fields

The API currently provides public-facing strain data and selected structured fields where available.

Note: Structured fields are being expanded over time. Some fields may be blank for certain strains while the dataset is being improved.

API Endpoints

All Strains

Returns a paginated list of strain records.

GET https://www.strainpedia.com/wp-json/strainpedia/v1/strains

Search Strains

Search strains by keyword.

GET https://www.strainpedia.com/wp-json/strainpedia/v1/search?query=cherry

Single Strain

Get one strain by slug.

GET https://www.strainpedia.com/wp-json/strainpedia/v1/strain/blue-dream

Compare Strains

Compare multiple strains by slug.

GET https://www.strainpedia.com/wp-json/strainpedia/v1/compare?strains=blue-dream,gelato

Authentication

The Strainpedia API is private and requires an approved developer API key.

Send your API key in the request header:

x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY_HERE

JavaScript Example

fetch('https://www.strainpedia.com/wp-json/strainpedia/v1/strains', {
  headers: {
    'x-api-key': 'YOUR_API_KEY_HERE'
  }
})
.then(response => response.json())
.then(data => console.log(data))
.catch(error => console.error(error));

Pagination

The all-strains endpoint returns paginated results. By default, the API returns 20 records per page.

GET https://www.strainpedia.com/wp-json/strainpedia/v1/strains?page=1&per_page=20

Pagination fields include page, per_page, total, and total_pages.

Status Codes

Example API Response

{
  "success": true,
  "page": 1,
  "per_page": 20,
  "total": 589,
  "total_pages": 30,
  "data": [
    {
      "id": 2729,
      "name": "Vimtoad",
      "slug": "vimtoad",
      "url": "https://www.strainpedia.com/vimtoad/",
      "excerpt": "Vimtoad is a boutique indica-dominant hybrid cannabis strain...",
      "featured_image": "https://www.strainpedia.com/wp-content/uploads/example.jpg",
      "categories": [
        "Strains"
      ],
      "category_slugs": [
        "strains"
      ],
      "type": "",
      "genetics": "",
      "thc_range": "",
      "cbd_range": "",
      "terpenes": "",
      "effects": "",
      "flavors": "",
      "aroma": "",
      "flowering_time": "",
      "difficulty": "",
      "yield_potential": ""
    }
  ]
}

Usage Rules

To protect Strainpedia and keep the API fair for approved developers, all API users must follow these rules:

• Strainpedia must be credited inside your app or website with a visible link to https://www.strainpedia.com/.
• API access is for app display, integration, and approved development use only.
• Data may not be copied, resold, bulk-exported, scraped, or republished as a separate database.
• Full article content is not included unless separately approved in writing.
• Commercial or production use is allowed only while the subscription is active.
• API keys may not be shared publicly or distributed to third parties.
• Access may be suspended or revoked for abusive usage, excessive requests, scraping behavior, or violation of these terms.

Attribution Requirement

Apps and websites using Strainpedia API data must include visible attribution, such as:

The attribution should appear near the strain data, in a source section, or in another visible area of the app where users can reasonably see the source.

Data Use and Educational Disclaimer

Strainpedia provides cannabis strain reference information for educational, comparison, and app-integration purposes. Strain data may vary by breeder, grower, phenotype, region, lab testing method, and source availability.

The API is not intended to provide medical, legal, cultivation, or purchasing advice. Developers are responsible for how Strainpedia data is displayed and used within their own applications.

Who Should Use the Strainpedia API?

Request API Access

To request access, please contact us with the following details:

• Your name
• Your company, app, or project name
• Your website or app URL
• How you plan to use Strainpedia data
• Expected monthly API usage
• Whether the project is private, public, commercial, or experimental

Email: admin@strainpedia.com

Approved developers receive a private API key after subscription setup.

Request API Access