Languagelayer API
Languagelayer is a simple and powerful REST API built to efficiently match text of any length to its corresponding language, cross-referencing single words, expressions, and grammatical constructions, as well as taking into account any existing accents, dialects, and other linguistic deviations.
The Languagelayer API relies on an ever-advancing, powerful and AI-based (Artificial Intelligence) detection algorithm, which increases in complexity and performance with each language detection API request performed. Only this way the languagelayer service can be capable of processing over 170 different languages & accents worldwide.
Despite the complexity behind the scenes, our language detection API continues to stand out thanks to its easy-to-use REST interface, simple JSON response format, quick response times, and low bandwidth consumption.
Why Choose Languagelayer?
✔ AI-Powered Detection
Uses an intelligent algorithm that improves with every iteration, maximizing accuracy across varied text inputs.
✔ Broad Language Coverage
Detect text across 170+ languages and accents, making it ideal for global applications.
✔ Developer-Friendly
Easy REST interface with universal JSON responses that work with any language or platform.
✔ Secure and Reliable
256-bit HTTPS encryption ensures your data is safe during API requests.
✔ Efficient and Fast
Designed to deliver quick responses with low bandwidth usage.
Whether you’re building multilingual apps, content analytics tools, or international user interfaces, languagelayer offers a robust, scalable foundation.
API Endpoints Summary
Typical Usage Examples
Single Detection
Make a GET request with your text:
Batch Detection
Use the batch endpoint to detect language for many strings at once:
Supported Languages
Retrieve all available languages in a JSON list: