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PlaceBear API

The PlaceBear API provides developers with easy access to free, bear-themed placeholder images of any size, perfect for mockups and prototypes.

Developed by PlaceBear

Live API
99.90%Uptime
150msLatency
0Stars
No AuthAuth
NoCredit Card
RESTStyle
1.0Version

Reference

API Endpoints

Endpoints

Available routes, request structures, and code examples.

Returns a bear-themed placeholder image in the specified dimensions.

Endpoint URL
https://placebear.com/{width}/{height}
Code Example
curl -X GET 'https://placebear.com/{width}/{height}' \
  -H 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY'
Request Payload
{
  "width": "integer (required) - Image width in pixels",
  "height": "integer (required) - Image height in pixels"
}
Expected Response
"https://placebear.com/300/200"
Version:v1

Integration

Quick Start

cURL ExampleREST
curl -X GET "https://placebear.com/500/300"

Docs

Technical Documentation

What this API does

The PlaceBear API offers developers a simple and effective solution for integrating bear-themed placeholder images into applications and websites. By specifying the desired image dimensions directly in the URL, developers receive a random bear image matching their requested size. This API is ideal for mockups, prototypes, or any development scenario where temporary images are needed.

How it works

Developers can generate random bear images by appending the desired dimensions to the base URL. For example, by using https://placebear.com/500/300, a 500x300 pixel bear image is returned. This method allows easy integration into various development environments, facilitating rapid UI designs and application prototypes.

Authentication

No authentication is required to access the PlaceBear API. Developers can make use of the API immediately without the need for API keys or tokens.

Example usage

  • https://placebear.com/500/300 - Returns a random bear image of size 500x300.
  • https://placebear.com/800/600 - Returns a random bear image of size 800x600.

Limits

There are no documented rate limits for the PlaceBear API, allowing for unrestricted usage in applications and prototypes.

Ideal use cases

  • Creating mockups for websites and applications.
  • Prototyping user interfaces with themed placeholder images.
  • Building educational projects that require temporary images.

Examples

Real-World Applications

  • Adding placeholder images in web and mobile applications during development
  • Creating mockups and prototypes that require bear-themed visuals
  • Enhancing content management systems with charming placeholder images
  • Rapid UI/UX design testing without the need for real photos
  • Design presentations requiring quick visual imagery

Evaluation

Advantages & Limitations

Advantages
  • ✓ No authentication or API keys needed
  • ✓ Unlimited requests with no rate limiting
  • ✓ Simple URL-based API, easy to integrate
  • ✓ Free to use with charming and unique placeholder images
Limitations
  • ✗ Limited to bear-themed images only
  • ✗ No advanced features such as image customization or filters
  • ✗ No official SDKs or client libraries available
  • ✗ Response format is image only, no JSON or metadata

Support

Frequently Asked Questions

Important Notice

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Last verified · Apr 30, 2026

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External Resources

Documentation Official Website

API Specifications

1.0
Pricing Model
Free
Credit Card
Not Required
Response Formats
JPEG
Supported Languages
7 Languages
SDK Support
REST Only
Rate Limit

None

Time to Hello World

Less than 1 minute - just use the URL in your image tags directly

Free Tier

100% free unlimited access to all placeholder images; no signup or credit card required.

Best For

Developers needing quick, fun placeholder images without hassle

Not Ideal For

Applications requiring diverse or high-resolution image customization

Tags

#placebear#mockup#placeholder#no-auth#free-api#wildlife#bears#images

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