Overview
Summary
The useful answer before the supporting detail.
Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) is a financial data platform that delivers real-time and historical market data through APIs and a website S1. It serves developers, analysts, and businesses who need structured data on stocks, ETFs, forex, crypto, and more to build apps, dashboards, and research models S1. Its practical value lies in consolidating scattered financial information into one consistent, accessible source with flexible delivery methods S1.
Product identity and positioning
Name, category, positioning, audience, and first-party claims.
- Identity: Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), a financial data API and website S1.
- Core purpose: Solves the problem of scattered financial data by structuring it into one consistent source S1.
- Intended users: Developers, analysts, researchers, and businesses building financial products or conducting research S1.
- Product scope: A data platform with an API and website, offering over 100 endpoints across multiple asset classes S1.
- Positioning: Positioned as a reliable, developer-friendly data provider for powering financial apps and analytics S1.
- Claimed distinction: Claims fast, reliable, and accurate data with flexible delivery including API, WebSocket, and bulk download S1.
Use cases and audiences
Who the product serves and the jobs it is designed to handle.
| Audience | Practical use case |
|---|---|
| Developers | Build financial apps and dashboards with real-time quotes and historical data S1. |
| Analysts | Research companies using fundamentals, financials, and market context in one place S1. |
| Quantitative platforms | Power models and backtesting with deep historical coverage and bulk data S1. |
| Investment tools | Track institutional ownership and filings via Form 13F APIs S1. |
| Responsible investors | Filter investments using ESG ratings and benchmarks S1. |
Traffic and search
SEO analysis
Collected Oct 23, 2026financialmodelingprep.com: an estimated 331,761 total monthly visits and about 27,617 monthly organic visits across 5,879 ranking keywords. Scout crawled 0 pages and measured a technical health score of 0/100.
Search summary
The useful answer before the supporting detail.
financialmodelingprep.com is the public website evaluated in this SEO report. financialmodelingprep.com: an estimated 331,761 total monthly visits and about 27,617 monthly organic visits across 5,879 ranking keywords. Scout crawled 0 pages and measured a technical health score of 0/100.
- Total traffic (modeled): 331,761 monthly visits across all channels.
- Organic search traffic (estimated): 27,617 monthly visits from search.
- Strongest sampled ranking: financial modeling prep at position 1.
- Leading page in the collected evidence: https://site.financialmodelingprep.com/.
- Closest measured organic competitor: site.financialmodelingprep.com, appearing 9 times in the sampled first-page SERPs.
- Technical crawl: 0 pages, health score 0/100.
Domain performance
Modeled total traffic, six-month trend, engagement, countries, and domain identity.
Total website traffic
| Month | Modeled visits |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 406,965 |
| 2026-05 | 454,299 |
| 2026-06 | 407,707 |
| 2026-07 | 366,201 |
| 2026-08 | 354,212 |
| 2026-09 | 331,761 |
Top visitor countries
| Country | Name | Traffic share |
|---|---|---|
| US | United States | 28.4% |
| CA | Canada | 10.7% |
| KW | Kuwait | 10.0% |
| DE | Germany | 4.2% |
| IN | India | 4.0% |
Domain identity
| Signal | Value |
|---|---|
| Registered | Feb 19, 2018 |
| Last changed | May 16, 2026 |
| Expires | Feb 10, 2029 |
| WHOIS server | whois.verisign-grs.com |
| DNSSEC | Not signed |
| Nameservers | NS-1066.AWSDNS-05.ORG, NS-1739.AWSDNS-25.CO.UK, NS-507.AWSDNS-63.COM, NS-721.AWSDNS-26.NET |
Website capture
Organic keywords
Top keywords and an independent Google result page.
Top organic keywords
| Keyword | Volume | CPC | Estimated value |
|---|---|---|---|
| fmp | 24,000 | $0.70 | $14,590 |
| financial modeling prep | 9,160 | $2.27 | $6,610 |
| fmp api | 2,190 | $9.49 | $1,740 |
| fmp api key | 1,150 | $10.55 | $1,090 |
| alpha vantage | 25,140 | $2.80 | $650 |
Independent Google result page
Query: financial modeling prep
| Position | Title | URL | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FMP - Real-Time Financial Data API | FMP | https://site.financialmodelingprep.com/ | FMP offers a stock market data API covering real-time stock prices, historical prices and market news to stock fundamentals and company information. |
| 2 | FMP | https://ca.linkedin.com/company/financial-modeling-prep | FMP (Financial Modeling Prep) leverages proprietary technology to provide a suite of financial market datasets at a fraction of traditional costs, |
| 3 | our paid plan lost coverage without notice, and FMP won't refund | https://www.reddit.com/r/algotrading/comments/1wn1nub/psa_for_anyone_using_financial_modeling_prep_api/ | — |
| 4 | Alternative to FinancialModelingPrep | https://www.reddit.com/r/ValueInvesting/comments/1ku9iwt/alternative_to_financialmodelingprep/ | — |
| 5 | Anyone got experience with Financialmodelingprep??? | https://www.elitetrader.com/et/threads/anyone-got-experience-with-financialmodelingprep.376895/ | — |
| 6 | Financial Modeling Prep Reviews | https://www.trustpilot.com/review/financialmodelingprep.com | They provide great service and qualified data. The pricing is reasonable and affortable. The online customer support is quite prompt and excellent as well. |
| 7 | Working at Financial Modeling Prep | https://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Financial-Modeling-Prep-EI_IE9914789.11,34.htm | Mission. Our FMP API delivers comprehensive, real-time financial data and analytics, including stock prices, financial statements, and market insights. |
| 8 | FinancialModelingPrep API Python wrapper | https://github.com/thinh-vu/FinancialModelingPrep | FinancialModelingPrep is a powerful and versatile Python implementation of the Financial Modeling Prep API, designed to simplify and enhance your financial ... |
| 9 | Financial Modeling Prep - Google Workspace Marketplace | https://workspace.google.com/marketplace/app/financial_modeling_prep/262992176931 | Access Real-time stock price, fundamentals data and also historical data such as income statement, balance sheet statement and cashflow statement quarterly ... |
Important pages
Pages earning the most estimated search traffic in the sample.
Rank tracking
Persistent keyword baselines and position movement.
This analysis created the first position baseline at 2026-10-23T08:28:46.958Z. Movement appears after the next fresh analysis using the same location and language.
Features
Features and capabilities
Core functions and evidence-backed product capabilities.
| Capability | What it does |
|---|---|
| Real-time quotes | Streams live quotes for stocks, ETFs, indexes, forex, crypto, and commodities via API S1. |
| Historical data | Provides 30+ years of historical daily prices, including dividend-adjusted and intraday data S1. |
| Financial statements | Offers real-time and historical income statements, balance sheets, and key metrics S1. |
| Company data | Delivers market cap, peers, M&A, employees, and executive bios S1. |
| ESG data | Provides ESG ratings, benchmarks, and sustainable investment filters S1. |
| Analyst data | Includes analyst forecasts, ratings, price targets, and grades, with TipRanks partnership S1. |
| Calendar APIs | Tracks earnings, IPOs, dividends, and stock splits S1. |
| Bulk data | Supports large-volume data pulls via Bulk APIs for scalable platforms S1. |
Integrations and ecosystem
Connected products, exports, APIs, and workflow compatibility.
| Integration or interface | Type | What it enables |
|---|---|---|
| API | API | Provides over 100 endpoints for real-time and historical data across asset classes S1. |
| WebSocket | API | Offers real-time streaming data delivery S1. |
| Bulk Download | Data portability | Allows large-scale data pulls in JSON and CSV formats S1. |
| TipRanks | Integration | Adds analyst recommendations, price targets, and consensus summaries S1. |
| News APIs | API | Delivers real-time stock, crypto, and forex news and press releases S1. |
| Economics APIs | API | Tracks macro indicators, treasury yields, and release calendars S1. |
Pricing
Pricing and plans
Published plans, free access, trials, credits, and pricing limitations.
| Plan or offer | Verified price and billing | Included | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $0/month S1 | End-of-day data S1 | 250 calls/day; 500MB per 30 days S1 |
| Starter | $19/month billed annually ($29 list) S1 | US coverage, 5 years history S1 | 300 calls/min; 20GB per 30 days S1 |
| Premium | $49/month billed annually ($69 list) S1 | US, UK, Canada, 30 years history S1 | 750 calls/min; 50GB per 30 days S1 |
| Ultimate | $99/month billed annually ($139 list) S1 | Global coverage, bulk delivery S1 | 3,000 calls/min; 150GB per 30 days S1 |
| Enterprise | Contact sales S1 | Custom endpoints, delivery, support S1 | Not established S1 |
Competition
Competitive landscape
Domains competing for the same organic search demand.
Sampled competitors
| Competitor | First-page appearances | Sampled queries | Average position | Queries observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| site.financialmodelingprep.com | 9 | 2 | 4.4 | financial modeling prep, financial modeling prep api |
| github.com | 2 | 2 | 5.5 | financial modeling prep, financial modeling prep api |
| ca.linkedin.com | 1 | 1 | 2 | financial modeling prep |
| trustpilot.com | 1 | 1 | 3 | financial modeling prep |
| glassdoor.com | 1 | 1 | 4 | financial modeling prep |
AI visibility
Measured ChatGPT and Google AI mentions with cited sources.
AI-assistant referral traffic
- Estimated current generative-AI referral share: 7.2%
| Month | Traffic share | Source |
|---|---|---|
| — | — | All AI assistants |
| — | — | All AI assistants |
| — | — | All AI assistants |
Marketing opportunities
Actions calculated directly from the collected evidence.
| Opportunity | Recommended action | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Competitor gap | Review the sampled queries where site.financialmodelingprep.com appears. | 9 first-page appearances across financial modeling prep, financial modeling prep api |
Trust and proof
Customers, proof, and reviews
Published proof, customer signals, and review evidence.
Independent reviews
| Platform | Page | How it was found | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| QuantLabsNet | Data Provider Disaster: A Financial Modeling Prep API Review & Alternatives | Grounded web search | While the speaker acknowledges potential biases in online review platforms, the overwhelming number of negative reviews on Trustpilot paints a concerning picture. With a rating below 3.5 stars, FMP falls below the speaker's personal threshold for trustworthy services. A staggering 23% of reviews are one-star, indicating widespread dissatisfaction. ... - Bandwidth Limitations: Imposed bandwidth limitations are so restrictive that users can't even download basic datasets. - Account Freezes: Accoun |
| RatingFacts | Financialmodelingprep Reviews / Read 33 Customer Ratings of financialmodelingprep.com / RatingFacts | Grounded web search | Users highlight comprehensive and accurate financial data with affordable pricing and extensive endpoint coverage. Several reviews note issues with customer support responsiveness and unexpected subscription charges. The service is generally regarded as reliable for investment analytics and long-term use. Some users report problems with cancellation processes and real-time data delays. |
| Medium | Looking for a Financial Data API? Look No Further Than Financial Modeling Prep | Grounded web search | When it comes to investing, there are many important data points to consider, many of which come from disparate sources. Pulling data from each source can be pain-staking and time consuming. For example, many financial APIs mainly offer pricing data at a point in time, requiring you to go elsewhere for other important information related to stocks, making data wrangling complex and drawn out. Enter Financial Modeling Prep. It’s a one stop-shop for all your financial data, boasting EOD and intrad |
Customer proof
No named customers, testimonials, or customer case studies were found.
Independent mentions
- Show HN: WSJ-style articles aggregator for quarterly financial reports / Hacker News — If you’re looking for something more developer-focused, have you tried Financial Modeling Prep? It might offer the kind of API access and bulk data you’re looking for. https://site.financialmodelingprep.com/
- FMP - Real-Time Financial Data API / FMP — Our API is built for developers, offering fast, reliable, and accurate financial data through over 100 well-documented endpoints, with flexible delivery methods including API, WebSocket, and Bulk Download options in both JSON and CSV formats for easy integration with any programming language. For custom needs, our Enterprise plan provides on-demand endpoints and custom delivery tailored to your specific needs. - 100+ API Endpoints - Websocket and Bulk Downloads - Customizable Integrations - AI-R
- financialmodelingprep / Hacker News — _gsav on Dec 10, 2023 / parent / context / favorite / on: Created a free website that simplifies stock analy... ... I searched for this comment. I was looking at the metrics and thought, "yep, that's what they're using." I like the presentation of the site
- pmontu/react-stock-market-hacker-news-dashboard — FMP List of Companies Ticker Symbols https://financialmodelingprep.com/api/v3/company/stock/list FMP Stock Price History https://financialmodelingprep.com/api/v3/historical-price-full/AAPL?timeseries=5 FMP Most Recent Active Stocks
- The Car Coach: Financial Modeling Prep: Legit Or Scam? — - Data Gaps: While FMP has comprehensive data coverage, some users have noted occasional gaps in ... limitations with certain data sets or functionalities. It’s a good idea to review the API documentation carefully to make sure it meets your needs.
External links were grounded in one live web search. Search snippets are leads, not independently scraped page content; rejected links remain available in Review evidence.
Company, security, and trust
Ownership, policies, security signals, and public trust evidence.
| Signal | Finding | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Company and ownership | Peter BurchhardtDirector at Titaniumbirch & co-founder ExpressVPN | source |
| Contact and support | Not published on the collected pages. | — |
| Legal and privacy | Not published on the collected pages. | — |
| Security and compliance | SOC 2 Type II compliant. FISD member. Data sourced directly from major exchanges — Nasdaq, LSEG, Cboe, TMX, and IEX. | source |
| Uptime and status page | > "FMP has been a wonderful data partner to have as Countercyclical continues to grow and evolve. World-class uptime for their API, a breadth of financial data coverage, and quick responses from their support team have e | source |
| Domain registered | 2018-02-19 | — |
| Domain expires | 2029-02-10 | — |
Not found on the collected pages: contact and support, legal and privacy. This only means Scout did not find it on the pages it read; it says nothing about the company itself.
Documentation and product updates
Help resources, product guidance, and visible changes over time.
Not established in the collected sources.
Technical
Technical and delivery signals
Delivery model, platforms, API, data ownership, reliability claims and release activity.
| Signal | Finding | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery model (cloud, self-hosted, desktop, browser extension) | Cloud-based API and website S1. | S1 |
| Platforms and apps | Web-based API and website S1. | S1 |
| API and extensibility (API, SDK, webhooks, MCP, plugins) | Offers API, WebSocket, and bulk download; no SDKs or webhooks mentioned S1. | S1 |
| Data ownership and export | Data available in JSON and CSV formats for export S1. | S1 |
| Performance and reliability claims | Claims fast, reliable, and accurate data S1. | S1 |
| Release activity | Not published on the collected pages. | — |
Measured infrastructure
Domain, certificate, and hosting signals, measured directly.
| Signal | Finding |
|---|---|
| Domain registered | 2018-02-19 — Amazon Registrar, Inc. |
| Domain expires | 2029-02-10 |
| First archived | 2012-02-05 — web archive |
| TLS certificate | Amazon, valid, expires 2027-05-03 |
| Security headers | none served |
| Headers not served | HSTS, CSP, X-Content-Type-Options, X-Frame-Options, Referrer-Policy |
| Server header | CloudFront |
| Mail handled by | aspmx.l.google.com, alt2.aspmx.l.google.com |
| Nameservers | ns-1739.awsdns-25.co.uk, ns-507.awsdns-63.com |
Not measurable: rdap: exceeded the overall budget; wayback: exceeded the overall budget; tls: exceeded the overall budget; dns: exceeded the overall budget; headers: exceeded the overall budget. A gap here means the lookup was unavailable, not that the finding is negative.
Technical site audit
A bounded multi-page crawl with page-level issues and URLs.
Scout — Bounded technical crawl
- Pages crawled: 0 of 15 maximum
- Technical health: 0/100
- Critical issues: 0
- Warnings: 0
- Notices: 0
Issues
The bounded crawl did not detect title, description, H1, canonical, indexing, thin-content, image-alt, response-time, or duplicate-metadata issues.
Crawled pages
The website did not return crawlable HTML pages.
This is a bounded Scout crawl. Core Web Vitals and Lighthouse scores are not claimed unless a dedicated performance audit is connected.
Search Console and Analytics
First-party search and behavioral data connection state.
Modeled acquisition channels
| Channel | Estimated share |
|---|---|
| direct | 46.9% |
| search | 31.6% |
| search organic | 28.6% |
| search paid | 2.9% |
| social | 3.5% |
| social organic | 3.4% |
| social paid | 0.1% |
| referrals | 7.0% |
| paid referrals | 0.7% |
| 3.1% | |
| gen ai | 7.2% |
| affiliate | 0.0% |
| other | 0.0% |
First-party connections
| Integration | Status | Data available after connection |
|---|---|---|
| Google Search Console | Not connected | Clicks, impressions, CTR, average position, queries, pages, countries, and devices |
| Google Analytics | Not connected | Organic sessions, engagement, landing pages, conversions, geography, and devices |
No first-party Search Console or Analytics numbers are shown until the site owner authorizes the corresponding Google account. Scout traffic model values above are modeled estimates, not private analytics totals.
Limits and method
Limitations and open questions
Known constraints and missing evidence from the collected pages.
Collected pages do not mention specific competitors. Evidence gaps include lack of detailed customer case studies, independent reviews, and specific uptime metrics. Open questions remain about data update frequency and coverage depth beyond listed asset classes.
Sources, method, and limitations
Evidence inventory, collection method, provider use, and constraints.
This report is based on 14 collected pages from financialmodelingprep.com, with 5 successful Scout traffic model requests and 1 external proof search. Static and browser rendering providers were blocked or unavailable. Evidence is limited to the homepage and pricing page; deeper documentation and customer pages were not collected. External proof search verified the existence of linked results but did not collect their content.
- Documentationhttps://financialmodelingprep.com/Verified
- Review Sitehttps://www.quantlabsnet.com/post/data-provider-disaster-a-financial-modeling-prep-api-review-alternativesVerified
- Review Sitehttps://ratingfacts.com/reviews/financialmodelingprep.comVerified
- Articlehttps://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42780495Verified
- Review Sitehttps://medium.com/swlh/looking-for-a-financial-data-api-look-no-further-than-financial-modeling-prep-972d33b1cb08Verified
- Articlehttps://site.financialmodelingprep.com/Verified
- Articlehttps://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38592741Verified
- Articlehttps://github.com/pmontu/react-stock-market-hacker-news-dashboardVerified
- Articlehttps://thedetroitbureau.com/thedetroitbureau-news/financial-modeling-prep-legit-or-scam-1767646674Verified