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# Wikipedia Random Pages API

Random pages from an edition and namespace, with ids and titles.

`GET /v1/wikipedia/random?lang=en&namespace=0&limit=10` returns `data.pages`, one row per random page. Each row has `id`, `ns` and `title`. The response echoes `namespace`, and `empty` is true when the namespace has no pages.

`limit` is 1 to 500 and defaults to 10. Each call draws a new set, so the route is useful for sampling, smoke tests and recommendations that need an unexpected starting point. To read one of the pages in full, pass its `title` to the page or content route.

A namespace that exists but has no pages is `lookupStatus: found` with `empty: true`. The random set is not paginated and there is no cursor.

## Request

- **Endpoint:** `GET /v1/wikipedia/random`
- **Credits:** 1 credit
Failed requests are free
- **Input:** by edition and namespace
- **Full reference:** [docs](https://www.socialfetch.dev/docs/api/v1/wikipedia/random/get)
- **Platform page:** [/platforms/wikipedia](https://www.socialfetch.dev/platforms/wikipedia)

## FAQ

### Can I get more than 10 pages?

Yes, up to 500 per call. The default is 10. Each call draws a new random set, so two calls do not continue each other.

### Which namespace should I use?

namespace=0 returns articles, which is the common case. Use 14 for categories or another namespace id for other page kinds. A namespace with no pages is found and empty.

### Is there a cursor?

No. A random list is not paged: each request draws a fresh set. Call the route again when you need another sample.

### How many credits does a random list cost?

Pricing is documented on the operation in the API registry (shown on this page). Confirm on every response with meta.creditsCharged: that field is the billing source of truth.