# The exclude_inactive query parameter is deprecated

OpenCorporates API deprecated GET /v0.4/companies/search, query parameter exclude_inactive without giving a shutdown date yet.

- API: OpenCorporates API (api.opencorporates.com)
- Kind: Endpoint removal
- Takes effect: no date given yet
- Calls after that day: fail
- Calls it hits: `GET /v0.4/companies/search`, `query parameter exclude_inactive`
- Source: [Announcement](https://api.opencorporates.com/documentation/API-Reference)
- Page: https://www.okapi.bot/providers/opencorporates-api/breaking-changes/the-exclude-inactive-query-parameter-is-deprecated/

## What to use instead

Use the inactive parameter (inactive=false).

## OpenCorporates API's words

> Restrict to companies that are active/inactive. Deprecated in favour of new inactive functionality.