Giphy API
The Giphy API gives developers free access to a vast collection of GIFs and animated images, ideal for enhancing applications with engaging content.
Developed by Giphy, Inc.
Reference for available routes, request structures, and live examples.
Search and retrieve GIFs based on a query string.
https://api.giphy.com/gifs/searchcurl -X GET 'https://api.giphy.com/gifs/search' \
-H 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY'{
"data": [
{
"id": "xT9IgDEI1iZyb2wqo8",
"url": "https://giphy.com/gifs/funny-cat-xT9IgDEI1iZyb2wqo8",
"type": "gif",
"images": {
"original": {
"url": "https://media.giphy.com/media/xT9IgDEI1iZyb2wqo8/giphy.gif"
}
}
}
]
}- Enhancing chat applications with dynamic GIF contentOptimized Capability
- Integrating entertaining media into social media platformsOptimized Capability
- Creating engaging user experiences on websites through animated imagesOptimized Capability
- Building custom meme generatorsOptimized Capability
- Adding animated reactions and stickers in messaging appsOptimized Capability
- ✓ Extensive GIF library with millions of animated images
- ✓ Simple and well-documented RESTful API
- ✓ Support for uploading user-generated GIFs
- ✓ Flexible search filters including trending and random GIFs
- ✗ Rate limits can be restrictive for high-volume applications
- ✗ No official SDKs for all popular languages
- ✗ Limited free tier usage without paid subscription
- ✗ Some API endpoints require careful parameter handling
FAQs
API Specifications
v1Under 10 minutes
42 requests per hour for free tier; higher limits available on paid plans
Up to 42 API requests per hour with basic access to trending, search, and random endpoints
Use Case: Best For
Developers building media-rich applications requiring animated content for engagement
Not Recommended For
Applications needing large-scale commercial deployments without upgrading from free tier
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