Icons8 API
Overview
Icons8 offers a CDN-based icon delivery system where you can embed icons directly in HTML using a simple URL pattern without any API calls or keys. You specify the icon name, size, and style in the URL and get back a PNG or SVG image. It is one of the fastest ways for a beginner to add professional icons to a webpage.
Beginner Tip
Use URLs like https://img.icons8.com/ios/50/home.png directly in img tags — no API key or registration needed for basic usage. Browse available icon names at https://icons8.com/icons.
Available Data
Example Response
{
"status": "success",
"data": {
"result": "Data from Icons8",
"description": "Icons (find \"search icon\" hyperlink in page)",
"timestamp": "2025-01-15T10:00:00Z"
}
} Field Reference
Binary image data PNG or SVG file content returned directly; use in an img src tag rather than parsing JSON Implementation Example
const url = "https://img.icons8.com/";
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.
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Fully tested on Apr 5, 2026
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