diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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--- a/README.md
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@@ -7,4 +7,15 @@ Using **[AdminLTE](https://almsaeedstudio.com)**, this project will create a Web
 From this interface, you will be able to see stats on how well your Pi-hole is performing.  You will also be able to update the lists used to block ads.
 
 ![Pi-hole Web interface](http://i.imgur.com/x2iMfoc.png)
-![Fully responsive](http://i.imgur.com/NyAIXm8.png)
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+![Fully responsive](http://i.imgur.com/NyAIXm8.png)
+
+## API
+A basic read-only API can be accessed at `/admin/api.php`. It returns the following JSON:
+```JSON
+{
+	"domains_being_blocked": "136708",
+	"dns_queries_today": "18108",
+	"ads_blocked_today": "14648",
+	"ads_percentage_today": 80.892423238348
+}
+```
diff --git a/api.php b/api.php
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@@ -0,0 +1,3 @@
+<?php 
+    echo exec("/usr/local/bin/chronometer.sh -j"); 
+?>