Is iTunes Search API down?
Current status, daily uptime history and troubleshooting for the iTunes Search API (Music).
Possibly: iTunes Search's last check failed
Our latest daily check of iTunes Search (Oct 24, 2026, 12:25 UTC) failed: its domain name doesn't resolve. One failure can be a blip; the live check below tells you whether it's still failing.
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iTunes Search API uptime history
- Uptime
- 2 checks so far
- Last check
- Oct 24, 2026, 12:25 UTC
- Response
- Its domain name doesn't resolve
- Last up
- Not seen up yet
We check iTunes Search's listed URL (https://affiliate.itunes.apple.com/resources/documentation/itunes-store-web-service-search-api/) once a day. History started when iTunes Search was first checked, so new entries show fewer than 30 days.
iTunes Search API not working for you?
- A 429 response means you're being rate-limited. Slow down, cache responses, and respect any Retry-After header.
- If calls fail only in the browser with a CORS error, iTunes Search may not allow cross-origin requests. Call it from your server instead.
- If it works from one network but not another, check firewalls, VPNs and regional blocks.
- Check the provider's documentation, status page or social accounts for planned maintenance or a changed endpoint.
Music APIs up at their last check
- 1
MusicBrainz API
Online · 390 msMusic. A free music API by MusicBrainz.
- No API key needed
- Fast: 390 ms response
- HTTPS
No authHTTPSCORS ? - 2
Radio Browser API
Online · 629 msList of internet radio stations.
- No API key needed
- Callable from the browser (CORS)
- HTTPS
No authHTTPSCORS - 3
Openwhyd API
Online · 321 msDownload curated playlists of streaming tracks (YouTube, SoundCloud, etc...).
- No API key needed
- Fast: 321 ms response
- HTTPS
No authHTTPSNo CORS - 4
Genrenator API
Online · 1177 msWhat is the Binary Jazz genrenator?
- No API key needed
- HTTPS
No authHTTPSCORS ? - 5
JioSaavn API
Online · 1095 msAPI to retrieve song information, album meta data and many more from JioSaavn.
- No API key needed
- HTTPS
No authHTTPSCORS ?
Compare all iTunes Search alternatives · APIs down right now
iTunes Search API status FAQ
Is iTunes Search API down right now?
Our latest daily check of iTunes Search (Oct 24, 2026, 12:25 UTC) failed: its domain name doesn't resolve. One failure can be a blip; the live check below tells you whether it's still failing. This page also runs a live check from our server when you open it, so you can see whether iTunes Search is responding at this moment.
How do you check whether iTunes Search API is up?
Once a day our checker requests iTunes Search's listed URL (https://affiliate.itunes.apple.com/resources/documentation/itunes-store-web-service-search-api/) and records whether it answers within 15 seconds. Answers like 401 (needs a key), 403 (blocks bots) or 429 (rate-limited) count as up, because the server responded. The listed URL is often the documentation page, so an API endpoint can occasionally fail while its docs stay up.
What can I use if iTunes Search API is down?
Free Music APIs that were up at their last check include MusicBrainz, Radio Browser, Openwhyd. See the full list of iTunes Search alternatives for a comparison.
Why does iTunes Search API work for others but not for me?
A 429 response means you're being rate-limited. Slow down, cache responses, and respect any Retry-After header. If calls fail only in the browser with a CORS error, iTunes Search may not allow cross-origin requests. Call it from your server instead. If it works from one network but not another, check firewalls, VPNs and regional blocks.