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Geek Jokes vs Official Joke API

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

APIGeek JokesNEW—Official Joke APINEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree, no API key requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Geek Jokes vs Official Joke API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Geek Jokes or Official Joke API?

On our scheduled checks, Official Joke API leads on measured uptime — Geek Jokes at —% versus Official Joke API at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Do Geek Jokes and Official Joke API need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Geek Jokes is callable with no signup, and Official Joke API is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Geek Jokes and Official Joke API from the browser?

Yes — both Geek Jokes and Official Joke API 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 Geek Jokes and Official Joke API free for commercial use?

Geek Jokes has unclear commercial terms, and Official Joke API 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.