JSONPlaceholder
APIFree Fake REST API for Testing & Prototyping
Overview
JSONPlaceholder provides a free fake REST API with standard endpoints (e.g., /posts, /comments, /users, /todos) supporting CRUD operations (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE). Responses are in JSON format, ideal for frontend developers testing UIs without a live backend, students learning REST integration, or teams prototyping features quickly. No authentication is required—use it instantly. Each endpoint returns structured fake data (posts with titles, users with profiles) mimicking real-world datasets, enabling validation of API calls and data handling logic.
Example Integration (JavaScript)
fetch('http://jsonplaceholder.typicode.com/')
.then(res => res.json())
.then(data => console.log(data))
.catch(err => console.error(err)); Key Features
- RESTful API
- JSON Response Format
- CRUD Operation Support
- No Authentication Required
- Standard Endpoints (Posts, Users, Etc.)
- Structured Fake Data
Frequently Asked Questions
? Is JSONPlaceholder free to use?
Yes, JSONPlaceholder is completely free for testing and prototyping with no hidden costs.
? Does it require an API Key?
No, JSONPlaceholder does not require any API key or authentication to access its endpoints.
? What is the response format?
All responses from JSONPlaceholder are in JSON format, widely supported by most programming languages and frameworks.
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Tool Info
Pros
- ⊕ Instant Integration (No Setup)
- ⊕ Supports All CRUD Operations
- ⊕ No API Key Needed
- ⊕ Realistic Fake Datasets
- ⊕ Fast Response Times
Cons
- ⊖ Non-Persistent Data (Changes Not Saved)
- ⊖ Limited Dataset Variety
- ⊖ No Custom Data Generation
- ⊖ Not Suitable for Production