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English Random Words vs YADG

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

APIEnglish Random WordsHEALTHY77YADGDEAD0
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d74.5%2.9%
Uptime · 30d71.7%0.0%
P50 · ms5921308
P95 · ms21261359
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — API key required
Rate limit30 req/window · 6 remaining · resets 585Unpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

English Random Words vs YADG: common questions

Which is more reliable, English Random Words or YADG?

On our scheduled checks, English Random Words leads on measured uptime — English Random Words at 74.5% versus YADG at 2.9% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Which is faster, English Random Words or YADG?

English Random Words has the lower median latency in our checks — English Random Words responds in 592 ms versus YADG at 1308 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 English Random Words and YADG need an API key?

English Random Words needs no key, while YADG requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for English Random Words first.

Can I call English Random Words and YADG from the browser?

Only English Random Words is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. YADG needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are English Random Words and YADG free for commercial use?

English Random Words has unclear commercial terms, and YADG 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.