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4chan logo

4chan

Simple image-based bulletin board dedicated to a variety of topics.

4chan API is a free Social API that requires no API key, is served over HTTPS and supports CORS, so it can be called from the browser.

Authentication
None required
HTTPS
Yes
CORS
Yes
Category
Social
Visit documentation ↗github.com

About 4chan

Documentation for 4chan's read-only JSON API.

Provider
4chan
Website
github.com ↗

Details from github.com.

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4chan API FAQ

Who provides the 4chan API?

The 4chan API is provided by 4chan (github.com). Documentation for 4chan's read-only JSON API.

Is the 4chan API free?

Yes. The 4chan API is listed in the Social category of the public-apis directory, which only includes APIs that are free or have a free tier. Check its documentation for rate limits and paid plans.

Does the 4chan API require an API key?

No. The 4chan API requires no authentication, so you can start making requests without signing up.

Can I call the 4chan API from the browser?

Yes. The 4chan API supports CORS, so front-end JavaScript can call it directly.

Does the 4chan API support HTTPS?

Yes. The 4chan API is served over HTTPS, so it's safe to use in production.