Does the aggs/ticker with Stocks Basic not include the current day?

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I am trying to fetch the 5 minute data for the current day (or just past hour would be sufficient) and it seems no matter what I put for from/to it always says that “Your plan doesn’t include this data timeframe”. For example:

https://api.polygon.io/v2/aggs/ticker/SPY/range/5/minute/2025-02-24/2025-02-24?apiKey=MY_API_KEY

I understand that other realtime APIs like Websocket and Snapshot require Stocks Starter, but I don’t see anything about this limitation. Am I doing something wrong?

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The Basic plan doesn’t provide access to current-day intraday data, which is likely why you’re seeing that message. Instead, it typically allows only historical data for previous days.

If you need 5-minute data for the current day, you might want to consider upgrading to the Stocks Starter plan, which includes access to real-time data via Websocket and Snapshot, as well as current intraday data.

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Hi!

The issue you’re encountering is related to the limitations of the Stocks Basic plan on Polygon io. The aggs/ticker endpoint for intraday data, such as 5-minute bars, does not include the current trading day’s data on the Basic plan. Instead, the Basic plan typically provides end-of-day (EOD) aggregated data and historical data, but not intraday or real-time granular data.

Here’s a breakdown:

  • Stocks Basic plan:

    • Access to daily aggregates (EOD data) and historical bars, but not intraday data for the current day.

    • If you try to request intraday aggregates (like 5-minute bars) for today or recent timeframes, you’ll get an error about plan limitations.

  • Stocks Starter or higher plans:

    • Include access to intraday data such as 1-minute, 5-minute bars, and real-time WebSocket streams.

    • Allow fetching intraday bars for the current trading day, including recent hours.

The error message you’re seeing — “Your plan doesn’t include this data timeframe” — confirms this limitation.

What can you do?

  • Upgrade your plan to Stocks Starter or above if you need intraday data for the current day or near real-time info.

  • Alternatively, use EOD data or historical data within the Basic plan’s scope.

If you want to verify your available data or learn more about plan features, check Polygon’s pricing and docsa