Saying Goodbye to OpenSubtitles.org API: Embrace the 20% Black Friday Treat - Open Subtitles Blog
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Attention Subtitles Enthusiasts! Big Changes Ahead for OpenSubtitles.org API As the familiar landscape of online movie subtitle searches undergoes a transformation, OpenSubtitles.org has announced the end of its original API service in 2022. A significant shift in its system has been set in motion, marking the end of an era after 17 years of reliable […]
      • rifugee@lemmy.worldEnglish
        36·
        1 year ago

        You used to be able to download without signing up.

        Edit: Apparently not everyone is being asked to login like me now. I’m not sure if it’s a regional thing or maybe my VPN is triggering something?

          • rifugee@lemmy.worldEnglish
            1·
            1 year ago

            Really? Every time I visit, it asks me to sign in. Maybe it’s by region or something?

            • Darkassassin07@lemmy.caEnglish
              1·
              1 year ago

              Mind posting a screenshot?

              I can view opensubtitles.org click on a random title, click download, and a .zip containing an .nfo and .srt downloads no issue.

              Presumably that’s the old method; there’s also a ‘download (beta)’ button. It puts up a 20sec timer, then lets me click download and lists how much of my quota (1 of 10, not signed in) I’ve used.

              Supposed to remain free, just rate limited to 10/day.

              • rifugee@lemmy.worldEnglish
                1·
                1 year ago

                Sure. When I go to “opensubtitles.org” I get redirected to the login page. Here’s the screenshot: https://imgur.com/a/bhGTeC1

                Edit: After I login, it works as you described, by the way. It’s not really a big deal; I was just surprised that it started happening since I hadn’t seen any mention of that change anywhere. I’m even more surprised that it isn’t happening to everyone.