JokeAPI v2
Fun & Random No key
AuthenticationNo key
Rate limitFree use up to 120 requests per minute.
Documentation: jokeapi.dev ยท Checked Sep 13, 2026
About
JokeAPI serves programming, pun, spooky, Christmas, and miscellaneous jokes in several languages. You can ask for one-liner jokes or classic setup-and-punchline pairs. A safe-mode flag filters out anything not safe for work. No sign-up needed.
Details
No key needed. You can call it right away.
Auth: No key
Rate limit: Free use up to 120 requests per minute.
Verified: 2026-09-13
Best for: jokes apps chatbots
Setup
- Visit https://jokeapi.dev/ to browse the joke categories.
- Open https://v2.jokeapi.dev/joke/Any?safe-mode in your browser to see a joke.
- Change 'Any' to a category like Programming or Pun.
- Add &type=single for one-liners or &type=twopart for setup/punchline jokes.
- Plug the URL into your app or website - no key needed.
Example
https://v2.jokeapi.dev/joke/Programming?safe-mode&type=singleUse cases
- A joke-of-the-day widget on a homepage
- Fun filler content in a mobile app
- Lightening up error pages or loading screens