apilayer languagelayer
apilayer languagelayer
Language Detection JSON API supporting 173 languages.
Supports 173 languages
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Register and obtain OAuth credentials to authenticate requests. Use the API endpoint to send text data and receive detected language information in JSON format.
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About this API
The apilayer languagelayer API provides language detection capabilities for text in 173 different languages. It is designed to help developers identify the language of any given text input through a simple JSON-based interface.
This API is useful for applications that require automatic language recognition, such as multilingual content filtering, user interface localization, or analytics on language usage. Its support for a wide range of languages makes it suitable for global applications.
Authentication is handled via OAuth, ensuring secure access to the API. The straightforward JSON responses allow easy integration into various programming environments and workflows.
What you can build
- 1Detect language of user input text
- 2Filter content by language
- 3Analyze language distribution in documents
- 4Enhance multilingual user interfaces
Strengths & limitations
Strengths
- Supports 173 languages
- Simple JSON response format
- OAuth authentication
Getting started
Register and obtain OAuth credentials to authenticate requests. Use the API endpoint to send text data and receive detected language information in JSON format.
FAQ
Do I need an API key or authentication?+
Yes, this API requires OAuth authentication to access its endpoints.
What data format does the API return?+
The API returns responses in JSON format.
Can I use this API from a browser?+
Usage from a browser depends on CORS policies and OAuth flow support.
How many languages does the API support?+
It supports detection of 173 different languages.
Is HTTPS required for API requests?+
While not explicitly stated, OAuth-secured APIs typically require HTTPS.
Technical details
- Auth type
- oauth
- Pricing
- free
- Protocols
- REST
- Response time
- 348 ms
- Last health check
- 5/27/2026, 8:33:54 AM