We;ve had a 'Metals API' for a number of years, but not unlike Bitcoin and other data that shrouds industry discussion, it wasn't entirely relevant. However, in the January 2026 plugin update we decided to include the graph on the standalone graphing page as a result of popular discussions on the topic, and lender policies around how the value of gold is determined. This FAQ will show you how to include a gold pricing graph into a post or page on your website with shortcode.
Metals API: You can read a little more about the Metals API in an FAQ titled "How to Use the Gold API". We generally provide Gold, Silver, and Platinum pricing (with an expectation to return more metals soon). Your personal (Yabber) API Key gives you access to any endpoint, and the API returns a mix of data and movement analytics.
The Result
In our example below, the shortcode of [bm_graph_gold height="460"] returns the following graph.
The candlestick-style graph shows the AM and PM pricing, with the solid line indicating the daily price per ounce in resolved Australian Dollars for each day. The tooltip provides various conversions. A trend line indicates trending movement.
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