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RandomUser API

⭐ Beginner's Pick Test Data / No Auth Required Beginner HTTPS
Free to Use Varies (check documentation)
87 Score
Grade A
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Overview

RandomUser generates complete fake user profiles — including name, email, address, photo, and more — in a single JSON response. It requires no authentication and is great for populating UI mockups with realistic-looking people. Use the results parameter to request multiple users at once.

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Beginner Tip

Use the nat parameter to specify a nationality (e.g. nat=us or nat=gb) so that names, addresses, and phone numbers match a realistic regional format.

Available Data

randomly generated data
customizable output format
Use case: Integrate generates and list user data data into web and mobile applications

Example Response

JSON Response 
{
  "status": "success",
  "data": {
    "result": "Data from RandomUser",
    "description": "Generates and list user data",
    "timestamp": "2025-01-15T10:00:00Z"
  }
}

Field Reference

results Array of generated user objects
name Object with title, first, and last name strings
email Randomly generated email address
picture URLs for large, medium, and thumbnail profile photos
location Full address including street, city, country, and postcode
login Generated username, password hash, and UUID

Implementation Example 

const url = "https://randomuser.me/";
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

Single user returned unexpectedly Omitting the results parameter defaults to 1 user
✓ Add ?results=10 (up to 5,000) to get multiple users in one call
Inconsistent data across calls Results are randomized each request by default
✓ Add &seed=abc123 to get the same dataset every time for reproducible tests
Large payload slowing things down Requesting more fields than needed
✓ Use the inc parameter to request only the fields you need, e.g. &inc=name,email,picture

Matrix Score Breakdown

🌐 Reachability 30/30
⚡ Speed 15/20
🔒 Security 15/15
🛠 Developer XP 20/20
✓ Reliability 7/15
Response Time 226ms

Fully tested on Apr 5, 2026

Technical Specifications

Auth No Auth
HTTPS REQUIRED
CORS UNKNOWN
Category Test Data
Difficulty Beginner
Verified: 2026-04-04

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