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Medium vs Official Joke API

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

APIMediumNEW—Official Joke APINEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Medium vs Official Joke API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Medium or Official Joke API?

On our scheduled checks, Official Joke API leads on measured uptime — Medium 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 Medium and Official Joke API need an API key?

Official Joke API needs no key, while Medium requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Official Joke API first.

Can I call Medium and Official Joke API from the browser?

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

Medium 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.