Guardian Newsroom Screensaver
The Guardian Newsroom screensaver shows the Guardian's newest articles across every section from their Open Platform API. It's free, runs in your browser, and ESC exits.
How the Guardian Newsroom screensaver works
The saver reads the source described above and draws it on a canvas — no account, no tracking.
The Guardian's newest articles across every section from their Open Platform API. The key defaults to the shared test key the Guardian publishes for trying the platform, which is rate-limited — their terms ask you to register your own free key in settings.
It refreshes on a schedule, so what you see stays current.
Colours and any options can be changed in settings; nothing is stored beyond your own browser.
A worked example
The Guardian's newest articles across every section from their Open Platform API. The key defaults to the shared test key the Guardian publishes for trying the platform, which is rate-limited — their terms ask you to register your own free key in settings.
Settings & tips
- Accent and Background recolour the display.
- Every number on screen comes from the live source — nothing is simulated.
- Press ESC to leave fullscreen.
Frequently asked questions
- Is this real data?
- Yes — it comes from the source named on this page and is refreshed on a schedule.
- Is a key needed?
- A free key is used; the default works for trying it out and you can paste your own in settings.
- Is it free?
- Yes — free, no download, in your browser.