How to Create a Bing News Search API Key (Step-by-Step Guide)

If you want to import news automatically into your WordPress website or build a news-based application, you’ll need a Bing News Search API Key.

This API allows your website or plugin to fetch real-time news articles, headlines, and updates directly from Microsoft Bing.

In this guide, you’ll learn exactly how to create your API key using Microsoft Azure.

📌 What is Bing News Search API?

The Bing News Search API is a service provided by Microsoft Azure that lets developers fetch news from trusted sources worldwide.

With this API, you can:

  • Fetch latest news articles automatically
  • Filter by keywords, country, or category
  • Build news websites or aggregation tools
  • Integrate with WordPress plugins (like automation tools)

🚀 Step-by-Step: Create Bing News Search API Key

🧾 Step 1: Create or Login to Azure Account

Go to the Azure portal and sign in:

👉 https://portal.azure.com

👉 If you don’t have an account, create one (free trial available).

➕ Step 2: Add New Resource

Once logged in:

  • Click “Create a resource”
  • Or click “+ Add” from dashboard

🔍 Step 3: Search for Bing Search API

In the marketplace search:

  • Type “Bing Search”
  • Select Bing Search v7 (or latest available)

👉 Bing APIs are now managed via Azure Marketplace resources.

⚙️ Step 4: Create the Resource

Click Create and fill required details:

  • Subscription
  • Resource Group
  • Pricing Tier (Free tier available)
  • Resource Name

Then click:

👉 Review + Create → Create

⏳ Step 5: Wait for Deployment

Azure will deploy your resource automatically.

  • This usually takes 1–2 minutes

🔑 Step 6: Get Your API Key

After deployment:

  • Open your resource
  • Go to “Keys and Endpoint” section
  • Copy:
    • Key 1 or Key 2
    • Endpoint URL

👉 These keys are used to authenticate your API requests.

⚙️ Step 7: Use API Key in Your Application

Example usage (Node.js / API request):

 
GET https://api.bing.microsoft.com/v7.0/news/search?q=technology

Headers:
Ocp-Apim-Subscription-Key: YOUR_API_KEY
 

👉 This will return structured news data (JSON format) from Bing.

🔁 Using in WordPress (Automation Plugins)

If you are using a plugin like WP Stacy or any auto-import tool:

  1. Go to plugin settings
  2. Paste your:
    • API Key
  3. Save settings
  4. Start importing news automatically

⚠️ Important Notes

  • Keep your API key private
  • Do not expose it in frontend code
  • Monitor usage (Azure billing applies beyond free tier)
  • You can regenerate keys anytime

❗ Common Issues & Fixes

❌ API Not Working

  • Check API key is correct
  • Verify resource is active

❌ No Data Returned

  • Check query parameter (q=keyword)
  • Confirm endpoint URL

❌ Permission Error

  • Ensure subscription is active
  • Check Azure billing status

🎯 Final Thoughts

Creating a Bing News API key is simple and opens powerful possibilities:

✔ Build automated news websites
✔ Fetch real-time updates
✔ Integrate with WordPress easily
✔ Create custom dashboards or tools

Once connected, your system can run fully automated news imports.