---
title: "Fetch genre(s) by id"
method: GET
path: "/v1/Genres/ByGenreID"
tags: ["Genres"]
---

# Fetch genre(s) by id

`GET /v1/Genres/ByGenreID`

Fetch one or more genres by id, returned as an object keyed by id.

## Query parameters

- `apikey` string, required
- `id` integer, required

## Response `200`

result

- GenresByID
  - `code` integer, required
  - `status` string, required
  - `remaining_monthly_allowance` integer, required
  - `extra_allowance` integer, required
  - `allowance_refresh_timer` integer — Seconds until monthly allowance resets. null for private/unlimited keys.
  - `data` object, required
    - `count` integer, required
    - `genres` object, required

## Other responses

- `403` — bad API key or hit rate-limit cap
- `406` — missing or invalid id parameter

---

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