JSONPlaceholder
A free, fake REST API for testing and prototyping. It provides a set of common API endpoints for users, posts, and comments, perfect for when you need placeholder data for your application.
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Key Features
- Simple REST API simulation
- Supports common HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE)
- Returns realistic-looking JSON data
- No authentication required
- Easy to integrate into any project
- Free to use
Who is it for?
Front-End Developers
Quickly mock up API responses for front-end development, allowing developers to build user interfaces without a fully functional backend.
Educators and Trainers
Use the API to create tutorials, workshops, and demos demonstrating API interactions and data handling in a simplified environment.
Mobile App Developers
Prototype and test mobile application data interactions without needing to build out a complete backend infrastructure.
What Users Are Saying
Alex K.
Verified Review
"JSONPlaceholder is a lifesaver for rapid prototyping. I can quickly spin up a mock API without wasting time on backend setup. Works perfectly!"
Priya S.
Verified Review
"Great for front-end testing! The data is realistic enough to simulate real-world scenarios, and it's completely free. A little slow sometimes, but overall fantastic."
David M.
Verified Review
"I use JSONPlaceholder for tutorials and demos. It's reliable and easy to explain to beginners. Perfect for showing how APIs work without the complexity."
