justmeme.wtf API

Free, open meme API with 2,400+ templates. No auth required.

Base URL: https://justmeme.wtf/api/v1

Docs: justmeme.wtf/api-docs

Endpoints

Method	Endpoint	Description
GET	/templates	List all templates (paginated)
GET	/templates/search?q=drake	Search templates by name
GET	/templates/:slug	Get single template details
GET	/trending	Top 20 trending templates
GET	/categories	List all categories
GET	/random	Get a random template
POST	/ai-generate	AI-powered meme generation

Quick Start

JavaScript

// Get all templates
const res = await fetch('https://justmeme.wtf/api/v1/templates?limit=10');
const data = await res.json();
console.log(data.templates);

// Search for a template
const search = await fetch('https://justmeme.wtf/api/v1/templates/search?q=drake');
const results = await search.json();

// Get a random template
const random = await fetch('https://justmeme.wtf/api/v1/random');
const meme = await random.json();

// AI generate a meme
const ai = await fetch('https://justmeme.wtf/api/v1/ai-generate', {
  method: 'POST',
  headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' },
  body: JSON.stringify({ prompt: 'something funny about debugging code' })
});
const generated = await ai.json();
console.log(generated);
// { success: true, template: "drake-hotline-bling", top_text: "...", bottom_text: "...", editor_url: "..." }

Python

import requests

# Get templates
r = requests.get('https://justmeme.wtf/api/v1/templates', params={'limit': 10})
templates = r.json()['templates']

# Search
r = requests.get('https://justmeme.wtf/api/v1/templates/search', params={'q': 'drake'})
results = r.json()['templates']

# Random template
r = requests.get('https://justmeme.wtf/api/v1/random')
meme = r.json()['template']

# AI generate
r = requests.post('https://justmeme.wtf/api/v1/ai-generate',
    json={'prompt': 'working from home vs office'})
print(r.json())

cURL

# List templates
curl https://justmeme.wtf/api/v1/templates?limit=5

# Search
curl https://justmeme.wtf/api/v1/templates/search?q=spongebob

# Random
curl https://justmeme.wtf/api/v1/random

# AI generate
curl -X POST https://justmeme.wtf/api/v1/ai-generate \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"prompt": "monday morning meetings"}'

Rate Limits

• 60 requests per minute per IP address
• No authentication required
• CORS enabled (use from any origin)

Response Format

All responses use a consistent envelope:

{
  "success": true,
  "templates": [...],
  "total": 2393,
  "page": 1,
  "limit": 20
}

Errors:

{
  "success": false,
  "error": "Error description"
}

Templates

The API serves 2,400+ meme templates including all the classics:

• Drake Hotline Bling
• Distracted Boyfriend
• Expanding Brain
• Surprised Pikachu
• This Is Fine
• Stonks
• Woman Yelling at Cat
• And 2,390+ more...

AI Meme Generation

The /ai-generate endpoint uses AI to pick the best template and write meme text based on your prompt. Just describe what you want a meme about, and it returns the template, text, and a direct link to the editor.

Links

• Website: justmeme.wtf
• API Docs: justmeme.wtf/api-docs
• Make a Meme: justmeme.wtf

License

MIT