Evil Insult Generator API

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Free to Use Varies (check documentation)

Overview

The Evil Insult Generator API returns randomly generated humorous (fictional) insults in multiple languages — no API key required. It is a fun, beginner-friendly API ideal for learning how to make HTTP requests and handle JSON responses. Perfect for joke bots, party apps, or just experimenting with REST APIs for the first time.

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Beginner Tip

Add the "lang" query parameter to get insults in different languages (e.g., ?lang=de for German). By default the API returns JSON, but you can also request plain text with ?type=text.

Available Data

Use case: Integrate evil insults data into web and mobile applications
Evil Insult Generator data via REST API
JSON-formatted response data
Freely accessible without authentication

Example Response

JSON Response
{
  "status": "success",
  "data": {
    "result": "Data from Evil Insult Generator",
    "description": "Evil Insults",
    "timestamp": "2025-01-15T10:00:00Z"
  }
}

Field Reference

insult The generated insult text in the requested language
number A sequential identifier for the insult (not always present in all response modes)
language The language code of the returned insult (e.g., "en", "de")
created Timestamp when this particular insult was generated
shown How many times this insult has been returned by the API

Implementation Example

// ⚠️ Note: This URL may be a documentation page. Check official docs for actual API endpoint.
const url = "https://evilinsult.com/api";
const response = await fetch(url);
if (!response.ok) throw new Error(`Request failed: ${response.status}`);
const data = await response.json();
console.log(data);

What Can You Build?

Note: These code examples are AI-generated and unverified. Always refer to the official API documentation for accurate usage.

Common Errors & Troubleshooting

Response is plain text instead of JSON The type parameter defaults to text if not specified
Add &type=json to the query string to receive a proper JSON response object
404 or empty response The endpoint URL path is incorrect (common mistake: using /api instead of /generate_insult.php)
Use the correct endpoint: https://evilinsult.com/generate_insult.php?lang=en&type=json
Unsupported language code error An invalid or unsupported lang value was passed
Supported languages include en, de, es, fr, cs, hu, it, ru; check the API docs for the full list

Matrix Score Breakdown

🌐 Reachability 30/30
⚡ Speed 15/20
🔒 Security 15/15
🛠 Developer XP 20/20
✓ Reliability 7/15
Response Time 275ms

Fully tested on Apr 5, 2026

Technical Specifications

Auth No Auth
HTTPS REQUIRED
CORS YES
Difficulty Beginner
Verified: 2026-04-04

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