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Giphy API

The Giphy API offers developers a robust way to access a large collection of GIFs and animated images, ideal for various media-rich applications.

Developed by Giphy, Inc.

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99.90%Uptime
200msLatency
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API KeyAuth
NoCredit Card
RESTStyle
v1Version
API Endpoints

Reference for available routes, request structures, and live examples.

Search and retrieve GIFs based on a query string.

Full Endpoint URL
https://api.giphy.com/gifs/search
Implementation Example
curl -X GET 'https://api.giphy.com/gifs/search' \
  -H 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY'
Expected Response
{
  "data": [
    {
      "id": "xT9IgDEI1iZyb2wqo8",
      "url": "https://giphy.com/gifs/funny-cat-xT9IgDEI1iZyb2wqo8",
      "type": "gif",
      "images": {
        "original": {
          "url": "https://media.giphy.com/media/xT9IgDEI1iZyb2wqo8/giphy.gif"
        }
      }
    }
  ]
}
Version:v1
Limit:42 requests/hour (free)
Real-World Applications
  • Embedding trending GIFs into social platformsOptimized Capability
  • Search-as-you-type GIF suggestions in chat appsOptimized Capability
  • Allowing users to upload custom GIFs for brandingOptimized Capability
  • Creating creative messaging tools with GIF overlaysOptimized Capability
Advantages
  • ✓ Massive, diverse GIF library
  • ✓ Easy REST API with clear endpoints
  • ✓ Freemium tier suitable for development/testing
  • ✓ Multiple SDKs available for fast integration
Limitations
  • ✗ Free tier rate limits are low for production
  • ✗ Requires separate keys per platform/section
  • ✗ No XML support—JSON only
  • ✗ Rate limit errors (429) must be handled explicitly

API Specifications

v1
Pricing Model
Freemium with production key upgrade and enterprise pricing
Credit Card
Not Required
Response Formats
JSON
Supported Languages
6 Languages
SDK Support
iOS (Swift/Obj-C), Android (Java/Kotlin), React Native, Flutter, JavaScript
Time to Hello World

Minutes (signup + key generation)

Rate Limit

100 requests/hour for beta key; up to 10,000 requests/hour with production access

Free Tier Usage

Beta API Key allows up to 100 requests per hour; limited to 100 searches/hour for development use

Use Case: Best For

Quickly integrating GIF search and trending content into apps for high user engagement

Not Recommended For

High-throughput or enterprise-scale demands without upgrading

Resources

Documentation Official Website Source Code Pricing Details Postman Collection
#media#gif#entertainment

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