3rd Part API Integration
What are third party APIs?
A third-party API is an API provided by a third party (usually a company such as Facebook, Twitter, or Google) that allows you to access their functionality through JavaScript and use it on your website. One of the most obvious examples is using the Maps API to display custom maps on your pages.
As the name suggests, a third-party API is a special program that links the functions of different applications together. These are provided by third parties, usually (but not necessarily) large companies, to allow you to access their data or software functionality on your website or application.
For example, ridesharing apps like Uber integrate the map functionality of apps like Google Maps to locate rides.
Top 7 Most Popular Third-party API
Samples This is a list of popular sample third-party APIs commonly used in mobile apps and web apps.
1. Google Analytics
Google Analytics is a popular tool for tracking and collecting information about website visitors. It is useful for digital marketers and SEO experts, and is often integrated with marketing and CRM solutions.
2. Google Maps
Google Maps is arguably the most popular geolocation API, especially for third-party APIs on Android devices. From ridesharing apps to online games and even retail businesses, Google Maps is used across industries and business leaders trying to create transportation apps.
3. Facebook Login
For businesses whose apps require some form of login and want to avoid data duplication, Facebook Login is one of the most popular examples of third-party APIs for user authentication. It is useful for creating accounts and sharing data.
It’s a particularly popular choice for online game developers.
4. YouTube
Most webmasters prefer to embed videos on their sites through YouTube. On the one hand, it makes it easy to track numbers and integrate YouTube analytics directly from blog visits. It also reduces the server load on your website since the videos are hosted on YouTube.
5. Stripe and PayPal
Stripe and PayPal’s APIs are the most common tools for integrating payments into web and mobile applications. It also allows businesses to issue invoices, track payments, and maintain secure records.
6. Skyscanner
This is another popular business tool for companies in the travel industry.
Skyscanner’s Flights API can be used to get flight details, monitor ticket prices and even manage revenue.
7. Screen Time
Recently, Apple made its Screen Time API available to third-party developers and applications. An obvious benefit of this decision is to provide users with better parental controls.