API
DDownload API Review
An independent look at the official DDownload file hosting API – what it does, how it works, and who it is for.
At a glance
1 What the DDownload API is
DDownload provides a public REST API that lets developers interact with their file hosting platform programmatically. According to the official documentation, the API covers account management, file uploads, file and folder operations, and status checks.
In our view it is a solid option for anyone already using – or evaluating – ddownload.com as a backend storage layer and wanting to automate repetitive tasks without going through the web interface.
2 How authentication works
Every API request requires appending ?key=YOUR_API_KEY to the URL. The key is generated from the Settings section of a DDownload account under API Details. There is no OAuth flow or token exchange – it is a straightforward static key model.
3 Main endpoints (from official docs)
Based on the publicly available documentation, the API covers these main areas:
Account
- /account/info — storage used, traffic, premium status, balance
- /account/stats — usage history over a configurable number of days
Upload
- /upload/server — step 1: get a temporary upload URL
- POST file as multipart/form-data to that URL — step 2
Files
- /file/info — metadata for one or more files
- /file/list — list files in a folder
- /file/check — check existence by code, MD5, or name+size
- /file/rename, /file/set_folder, /file/set_status — manage individual files
- Batch operations supported on most endpoints (up to 500 files)
Folders
- /folder/create, /folder/rename, /folder/delete, /folder/move
Status
- DMCA status and deletion status checks per file
4 Who this API is suited for
From what the documentation describes, the API is well-matched for:
- Developers building custom upload tools or file managers on top of DDownload storage
- Backup scripts that need to push files programmatically on a schedule
- Content distributors managing large file libraries and needing batch rename, move, or visibility changes
- Download-manager integrations that check file status before presenting links to end users
5 Our observations
- Straightforward key-based auth – no complex OAuth
- Batch support reduces round-trips for bulk operations
- DMCA and deletion status endpoints useful for long-term hosting
- Works on both free and premium accounts
- Two-step upload process (not a single direct POST)
- No webhook or push notification support – polling required
- Rate limit (~3-4 req/s) may feel constrained at high volume
- Hotlinking is not permitted by DDownload's terms
6 Our take
Based on the publicly available documentation, the DDownload API appears well-structured and covers the core operations most developers would need for automation. The batch support and file status checks stand out as particularly useful for production use.
That said, we have not independently verified every endpoint against a live account – this review is based on published documentation. We recommend reading the official docs directly and testing against your own use case before committing to an integration.
For use cases that require signed URLs, expiration policies, or very high request throughput, a dedicated object storage service may be more appropriate. But for cost-effective file sharing with solid automation support, this API is worth evaluating.
Read the full official API documentation at ddownload.com:
This is an independent review by ddownloads.org. We are not affiliated with ddownload.com. All product names and trademarks belong to their respective owners. Information is based on publicly available documentation and may change without notice.