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OS Data Hub APIs OS Match & Cleanse API removal

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Calls to /search/match/v1/* on OS Data Hub APIs stopped working on March 31, 2026.


Calls it hits

  • /search/match/v1/*

What to use instead of these calls

Switch to the OS Places API find endpoint. The OS Places API matches single addresses only, so bulk matching requires an OS Partner solution.

OS Places API matches single addresses only; bulk matching means an OS Partner solution.

In OS Data Hub APIs's words

The OS Match & Cleanse API was officially withdrawn on 31 March 2026.

OS Data Hub APIs, Announcement

Facts

API
OS Data Hub APIs api.os.uk
Kind
Removal
Takes effect
March 31, 2026
Calls after that day
Fail
Source
Announcement
Last updated
Verified
, against OS Data Hub APIs's own pages

Questions

When does this change take effect?

Calls to /search/match/v1/* on OS Data Hub APIs stopped working on March 31, 2026.

What happens to calls after March 31, 2026?

They have failed since March 31, 2026.

How do I find the calls this hits in my code?

Okapi reads your repository, finds the calls this change hits and opens a pull request with the fix. It never commits to your branches: every change comes as a pull request you review.


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