Imgflip vs Urban Dictionary

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms
P95 · ms
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree (get_memes is public; captioning needs a free account)Free — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Imgflip vs Urban Dictionary: common questions

Which is more reliable, Imgflip or Urban Dictionary?

On our scheduled checks, Urban Dictionary leads on measured uptime — Imgflip at —% versus Urban Dictionary 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 Imgflip and Urban Dictionary need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Imgflip is callable with no signup, and Urban Dictionary is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Imgflip and Urban Dictionary from the browser?

Yes — both Imgflip and Urban Dictionary 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 Imgflip and Urban Dictionary free for commercial use?

Imgflip has unclear commercial terms, and Urban Dictionary 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.