WB API Digest — November 2024
In the latest edition of our monthly digest, we highlight the new features and updates released in November
Publication date: 11.12.2024
WB API Updates for November
This month, the WB API team continued to optimize analytics retrieval methods, updated tools for working with reviews, expanded features for managing assembly orders in the DBS model, simplified inventory management processes, and improved the API for digital goods. All changes aim to enhance transparency, usability, and efficiency when working with the platform. Let’s take a closer look at each update.
Analytics and Data
In November, the functionality of methods related to search query reports was expanded. Parameters limit and offset were added to the method responsible for retrieving the main page of reports, allowing for more flexible pagination. Similarly, in the method for searching specific products, the nmId parameter has been replaced with an array nmIds, simplifying the handling of multiple products at once. These parameters have become mandatory, standardizing requests and ensuring predictable results. Detailed information about the new parameters and request structures can be found in the section on Search Queries.
Improvements were also made to the «Sales Funnel (Jam)» reports. Now, for successful requests (status code 200), the response includes only the data array, while additional error fields have been removed. This makes the response structure more concise and understandable: error information is now returned only for non-standard status codes. This approach speeds up the analysis of correct responses and reduces confusion when handling errors. For more details, visit the Seller Analytics CSV section.
An additional innovation is the ability to download reports in CSV format, making integration with analytics systems and BI tools even more convenient. Partners can now leverage more flexible analytics, which can be easily imported into external systems. The documentation for Seller Analytics CSV provides detailed descriptions of request models, responses, and examples for quick integration.
Product Management: Inventory
To simplify inventory management and improve error feedback quality, response codes in the inventory update method were expanded. Instead of a single generic message about an unsuitable warehouse, detailed error messages are now provided based on the product type (ODC, CD+, ODC/CD+, or LCL). This gives developers more precise guidance for data correction and simplifies debugging. Learn more about working with inventory in the Inventory section.
Customer Communication: Questions and Reviews
A more modern approach to working with reviews has been introduced. The outdated «Working with Review» method has been replaced with three new, more specialized methods that allow filing a complaint about a review or product, responding to a review, and editing an existing response. This more detailed and functionally divided approach improves process management for handling customer feedback, making brand reputation management more precise and convenient. Detailed instructions and usage examples are available in the sections on Questions and Reviews.
Simultaneously, outdated methods, irrelevant in the current context of consumer feedback analysis, were removed. Consolidating methods into clearly structured sections is designed to reduce development and testing time and simplify navigation in the documentation.
Dedicated Environment for DBS Model
A significant update was the introduction of a dedicated environment for managing assembly orders under the DBS (Delivery by Seller) model. All DBS methods are now grouped into a separate section and are only accessible via URLs like https://marketplace-api.wildberries.ru/api/v3/dbs/. This step enhances security, manageability, and understanding of DBS workflows. Details and method descriptions can be found in the DBS section.
Digital Goods
Pagination and filtering parameters have been added to the method for retrieving activation key lists, making the process of managing large volumes of data more convenient. Developers can now retrieve the necessary information faster without overloading communication channels. For more information, see WB Digital.
FBW Supplies
In the FBW model, methods for retrieving acceptance coefficients have been enhanced. Developers can now access additional parameters such as storage and delivery coefficients, the logistics cost for boxes and mono-pallets, and information about warehouse types. These updates allow for more accurate planning, reduce errors in logistics cost calculations, and improve predictability in preparing supplies. Additional details are available in the Supplies section.