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Free Fake REST API & Dummy API for Developers

200+ realistic data entries per resource. Test and prototype with fake users, products, carts, recipes, posts, and more — no login required.

https://dummyapi.codesmash.in/api
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Total API Calls
📦11Resources
🗄️~200Entries / Resource
⚡<50msResponse Time

API Modules

10 available

Global Features

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Pagination
?limit=30&skip=0
FREE
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Artificial Delay
?delay=1000 (ms)
FREE
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Auth Simulation
Bearer JWT tokens
FREE
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Client IP
GET /api/ip
FREE
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Mock HTTP Status
?status=404
FREE
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Dynamic Image
/image?text=Hello
FREE

Quick Start

Get all users
fetch('https://dummyapi.codesmash.in/api/users')
  .then(r => r.json())
  .then(console.log)
Paginate products
fetch('https://dummyapi.codesmash.in/api/products?limit=10&skip=20')
  .then(r => r.json())
  .then(console.log)
Add delay
fetch('https://dummyapi.codesmash.in/api/users?delay=1000')
  .then(r => r.json())
  .then(console.log)
Mock 404 response
fetch('https://dummyapi.codesmash.in/api/mock?status=404')
  .then(r => r.json())
  .then(console.log)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a dummy API?

A dummy API (also called a fake API or mock API) is a free REST API service that returns realistic-looking fake data. Developers use dummy APIs to test UIs, prototype apps, and build front-end code without needing a real backend.

What is a fake REST API?

A fake REST API is a publicly accessible API that returns simulated JSON data instead of real data. It mirrors the structure of a real API so developers can build and test without writing a backend.

Is DummyAPI free to use?

Yes, DummyAPI is completely free. No signup, no API key, and no login required. Simply send a GET request to any endpoint and receive realistic JSON data instantly.

What is a good DummyJSON alternative?

DummyAPI is an excellent DummyJSON alternative and JSONPlaceholder alternative. It provides richer data (200+ entries per resource), more modules, and features like delay simulation, auth flows, and dynamic image generation.

What resources does DummyAPI provide?

DummyAPI provides 11 resource modules: users, products, carts, recipes, posts, comments, todos, quotes, auth, and utilities — each with 200+ realistic entries and full CRUD-like endpoints.

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