chucknorris.io vs justmeme.wtf

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms567776
P95 · ms23821501
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree, no keyFree — no key
Rate limitUnpublished60 requests/minute per IP (per docs)
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

chucknorris.io vs justmeme.wtf: common questions

Which is more reliable, chucknorris.io or justmeme.wtf?

Both are neck-and-neck — chucknorris.io and justmeme.wtf each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.

Which is faster, chucknorris.io or justmeme.wtf?

chucknorris.io has the lower median latency in our checks — chucknorris.io responds in 567 ms versus justmeme.wtf at 776 ms (P50). Tail latency (P95) is in the table above; for most workloads the median is the number that shapes how the API feels.

Do chucknorris.io and justmeme.wtf need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — chucknorris.io is callable with no signup, and justmeme.wtf is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call chucknorris.io and justmeme.wtf from the browser?

Yes — both chucknorris.io and justmeme.wtf send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.

Are chucknorris.io and justmeme.wtf free for commercial use?

chucknorris.io has unclear commercial terms, and justmeme.wtf has unclear commercial terms. We track service terms and the data license as separate fields — see the Commercial use and Data license rows above, and confirm both before shipping either in a paid product.