Dummy JSON API

What is the Dummy JSON API?

The Dummy JSON API is a free web service that returns fake but realistic-looking JSON data. Unlike a UI-based generator, this mock JSON API can be called directly from your code, making it perfect for automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and development workflows.

All data returned is randomly generated – no real user information is ever used. This makes it ideal for prototyping, testing frontend components, mocking backend responses, and creating demo environments without privacy concerns.

Need a Customized API Response?

If you need complete control over your API responses – custom endpoints, specific response formats, custom HTTP status codes, or persistent mock data – use our Mock API Generator. Create your own API endpoints that return exactly what you need for testing.

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Choose an API endpoint, customize options, and test live responses. All endpoints are free and require no authentication.

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Example API Response

Here's an example of what the sample JSON API returns when you request user data:

{
  "success": true,
  "count": 3,
  "data": [
    {
      "id": 1,
      "name": "Emma Wilson",
      "email": "emma.wilson@example.com",
      "phone": "+1-555-0123",
      "company": "TechStart Inc",
      "status": "active"
    },
    {
      "id": 2,
      "name": "James Rodriguez",
      "email": "j.rodriguez@example.com",
      "phone": "+1-555-0456",
      "company": "DataFlow Systems",
      "status": "active"
    },
    {
      "id": 3,
      "name": "Sarah Kim",
      "email": "sarah.kim@example.com",
      "phone": "+1-555-0789",
      "company": "CloudNine Labs",
      "status": "inactive"
    }
  ]
}

The response format is consistent across all endpoints, making it easy to integrate into your testing workflow.

Quick Start – Use Dummy JSON API in 30 Seconds

Get started immediately with these code examples:

curl https://jsonformatterspro.com/api/dummy-json/users/?count=5

fetch('https://jsonformatterspro.com/api/dummy-json/users/?count=5')
  .then(response => response.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data.data));

import requests

response = requests.get('https://jsonformatterspro.com/api/dummy-json/users/?count=5')
data = response.json()
print(data['data'])

$response = file_get_contents('https://jsonformatterspro.com/api/dummy-json/users/?count=5');
$data = json_decode($response, true);
print_r($data['data']);

require 'net/http'
require 'json'

uri = URI('https://jsonformatterspro.com/api/dummy-json/users/?count=5')
response = Net::HTTP.get(uri)
data = JSON.parse(response)
puts data['data']

resp, _ := http.Get("https://jsonformatterspro.com/api/dummy-json/users/?count=5")
defer resp.Body.Close()
body, _ := io.ReadAll(resp.Body)
fmt.Println(string(body))

No API key, no authentication, no setup required. Just make a request and get fake JSON data.

Dummy JSON API vs Dummy JSON Generator

Both tools generate fake JSON data, but they are designed for different development workflows.

Choose the right tool for your needs:

Need full control over fields and structure? Use the Dummy JSON Generator to create exactly the JSON data you need with custom fields, nested objects, and multiple output formats.

Common Use Cases

Developers use this JSON API for testing throughout the software development lifecycle:

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