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PlaceBear logo

PlaceBear

Placeholder bear pictures.

PlaceBear API is a free Animals 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
Animals
Visit documentation ↗placebear.com

About placebear

Bear-themed placeholder images for developers

Provider
placebear
Website
placebear.com ↗

Details from placebear.com.

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PlaceBear API alternatives

Movebank logo

Movebank

Movement and Migration data of animals

No authHTTPSCORS
PlaceDog logo

PlaceDog

Placeholder Dog pictures

No authHTTPSCORS
MeowFacts logo

MeowFacts

Get random cat facts

No authHTTPSNo CORS
RandomDog logo

RandomDog

Random pictures of dogs

No authHTTPSCORS
IUCN logo

IUCN

IUCN Red List of Threatened Species

apiKeyHTTPSNo CORS
RandomDuck logo

RandomDuck

Random pictures of ducks

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PlaceBear API FAQ

Who provides the PlaceBear API?

The PlaceBear API is provided by placebear (placebear.com). Bear-themed placeholder images for developers

Is the PlaceBear API free?

Yes. The PlaceBear API is listed in the Animals 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 PlaceBear API require an API key?

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

Can I call the PlaceBear API from the browser?

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

Does the PlaceBear API support HTTPS?

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