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Random User Generator

The Random User Generator API offers developers an easy way to obtain random user data for testing and prototyping applications without real user information.

Developed by RandomUser.me

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99.98%Uptime
120msLatency
8.7kStars
No AuthAuth
NoCredit Card
RESTStyle
1.4Version
API Endpoints

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

Generates random user profiles

Full Endpoint URL
https://randomuser.me/api
Implementation Example
curl -X GET 'https://randomuser.me/api'
Request Payload
{
  "nat": "us",
  "results": 1
}
Expected Response
{
  "results": [
    {
      "name": {
        "last": "Doe",
        "first": "John"
      },
      "email": "[email protected]",
      "location": {
        "city": "New York"
      }
    }
  ]
}
Version:1.4
Real-World Applications
  • Mocking user profiles for frontend developmentOptimized Capability
  • Populating UI/UX demo apps with realistic dataOptimized Capability
  • Testing user registration/login flowsOptimized Capability
  • Generating fake accounts for QA automationOptimized Capability
  • Education and programming tutorialsOptimized Capability
Advantages
  • ✓ No authentication or signup required
  • ✓ Highly customizable user data parameters
  • ✓ Supports JSON and XML formats
  • ✓ Fast and reliable with high uptime
Limitations
  • ✗ Limited to 1000 requests per day on free tier
  • ✗ No detailed real-person demographic data
  • ✗ No paid plans for higher limits
  • ✗ Community support, not enterprise-grade SLA

FAQs

API Specifications

1.4
Pricing Model
Free
Credit Card
Not Required
Response Formats
JSON, XML
Supported Languages
8 Languages
SDK Support
REST Only
Time to Hello World

Less than 5 minutes

Rate Limit

1000 requests per day

Free Tier Usage

Up to 1000 requests per day with full functionality

Use Case: Best For

Developers needing quick, fake user data for testing and design mockups

Not Recommended For

Production use requiring real user verification or personalized demographics

Resources

Documentation Official Website Source Code Pricing Details Postman Collection
#dummy-data#testing

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