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Turn Google Sheets into a Game Leaderboard & High Scores API

Build a game leaderboard API from Google Sheets for mobile games, web games, or competitions.

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The Problem

Game developers need leaderboards but don't want to manage servers. High scores get lost, and players can't compete globally.

The Solution

SheetAPI gives your game an instant leaderboard backend. Post scores from any platform, query top players, and display rankings in real-time.

1

Set Up Your Google Sheet

Create a spreadsheet with columns like: Player, Score, Level, Timestamp, Country, Device, Game Version

2

Connect to SheetAPI.pro

Sign up (takes 10 seconds), authorize Google, and paste your sheet URL. Done.

3

Start Using Your API

Get instant REST API endpoints to create, read, update, and delete your game leaderboard & high scores data.

Code Examples

Here's how simple it is to work with your game leaderboard & high scores data:

Fetch All Records

# Using cURL curl -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \ https://api.sheetapi.pro/v1/YOUR_SHEET_ID
// Using JavaScript (fetch) const response = await fetch('https://api.sheetapi.pro/v1/YOUR_SHEET_ID', { headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }); const data = await response.json(); console.log(data); // Your game leaderboard & high scores records

Create a New Record

# Using cURL curl -X POST \ -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \ -H "Content-Type: application/json" \ -d '{"Player":"VALUE1","Score":"VALUE2"}' \ https://api.sheetapi.pro/v1/YOUR_SHEET_ID
// Using JavaScript (fetch) const newRecord = { 'Player': 'Sample value', 'Score': 'Another value' }; const response = await fetch('https://api.sheetapi.pro/v1/YOUR_SHEET_ID', { method: 'POST', headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY', 'Content-Type': 'application/json' }, body: JSON.stringify(newRecord) });

Update a Record

// Update by row ID const response = await fetch('https://api.sheetapi.pro/v1/YOUR_SHEET_ID/ROW_ID', { method: 'PATCH', headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY', 'Content-Type': 'application/json' }, body: JSON.stringify({ 'Status': 'Updated' }) });

Key Features for Game Leaderboard & High Scores

⚡ Real-Time Sync

Changes in your Google Sheet reflect in the API instantly. No delays, no manual syncing.

📝 Full CRUD Operations

Create, Read, Update, and Delete records via REST API. Complete control over your data.

⚙️ Smart Caching

Lightning-fast responses with intelligent caching. Reduce API calls and improve performance.

🛡️ Rate Limiting

Protect your API from abuse with built-in rate limiting and request throttling.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I prevent cheating?

Use authentication, validate scores server-side, and implement rate limiting to block suspicious submissions.

Can I have multiple leaderboards?

Yes! Create separate sheets for daily, weekly, all-time, or per-level leaderboards and query via API.

How fast are leaderboard updates?

With cache control, updates appear within seconds. Use SSE for instant real-time leaderboard displays.

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