I’m trying to figure out how to pull data from a Google Sheets document using JSON. I came across a sample code that seemed promising but I can’t get it to work with my own spreadsheet. Even though I’ve made the document public and published it I’m still running into issues. I’ve tried adjusting the key and sheet name but nothing seems to work.
Has anyone here successfully pulled data from Google Sheets using JSON? I know there’s a Zend GData library available but I’d prefer to stick with JSON if possible.
I’d really appreciate any advice or tips on how to make this work. Maybe there’s something I’m missing or a better approach I haven’t considered yet. Thanks in advance for any help!
I’ve had success extracting data from Google Sheets using JSON. Here’s what worked for me:
First, ensure your sheet is properly published. Go to File > Publish to web and select the specific sheet you want to access.
Then, use this URL format:
https://spreadsheets.google.com/feeds/list/[SHEET_ID]/[SHEET_NUMBER]/public/values?alt=json
Replace [SHEET_ID] with the long string from your sheet’s URL, and [SHEET_NUMBER] is typically 1 for the first sheet.
If you’re still encountering issues, double-check your sheet’s sharing settings. Sometimes you need to explicitly set it to ‘Anyone with the link can view’.
Also, consider using the official Google Sheets API v4 if JSON continues to give you trouble. It’s more robust and well-documented, though it requires a bit more setup initially.
I’ve worked with Google Sheets data extraction quite a bit, and JSON is definitely a solid approach. One thing that’s crucial is making sure your sheet is properly published. Go to File > Publish to web, and ensure you’ve selected the right sheet.
For the API endpoint, I’ve had success using this format:
https://spreadsheets.google.com/feeds/list/[YOUR_SHEET_ID]/[SHEET_NUMBER]/public/values?alt=json
Replace [YOUR_SHEET_ID] with the long string in your sheet’s URL, and [SHEET_NUMBER] is usually 1 for the first sheet.
If you’re still having trouble, double-check your sheet’s sharing settings. Sometimes even ‘public’ sheets need to be explicitly set to ‘Anyone with the link can view’.
Lastly, if JSON keeps giving you headaches, the Google Sheets API v4 is pretty robust and well-documented. It might be worth exploring as an alternative.
hey man, i’ve used google sheets api before and it’s pretty sweet. make sure ur sheet is published (file > publish to web) and try this url: https://spreadsheets.google.com/feeds/list/[SHEET_ID]/1/public/values?alt=json replace [SHEET_ID] with the long string in ur sheet’s url. if that don’t work, maybe check the sharing settings? good luck!