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10 free Must-Use APIs

Image descriptionIf you haven’t explored these free APIs yet, you’re missing out! In this blog, we’ll introduce you to ten essential APIs that can enhance your next project, whether you're building something new or just experimenting. Let’s dive in!

1. Gemini AI

Gemini AI offers a free trial, perfect for learning or testing. With features like 15 requests per minute and 1 million tokens per minute (TPM), it's an excellent resource for integrating AI into your projects. Check out the pricing and details at https://ai.google.dev/pricing.

2. JSON Placeholder

JSON Placeholder provides dummy data for testing and prototyping. It's a great tool for developers needing placeholder data without setting up a backend. Explore it at https://jsonplaceholder.typicode.com/.

3. Random User Generator

Need random user data for testing? Random User Generator creates random profiles, including names, genders, and locations. It's a handy API for generating sample user data. Try it out at https://randomuser.me/api/.

4. OpenWeatherMap

OpenWeatherMap delivers weather data including humidity, wind speed, and more. Ideal for apps that need real-time weather updates. Get started at https://openweathermap.org/api.

5. Numverify

For global phone number validation and lookup, Numverify provides a reliable JSON API with 100 free requests. Perfect for verifying user input in your applications. Learn more at https://numverify.com/product.

6. Cat Facts

If you're a cat enthusiast, Cat Facts is a fun API that delivers random facts about cats. Spice up your app with some purr-fect trivia! Check it out at https://cat-fact.herokuapp.com/facts.

7. Dog Facts

Dog lovers, this one’s for you! Dog Facts provides random facts about dogs, making it a great addition to pet-related apps or projects. Discover it at https://dog-api.kinduff.com/api/facts.

8. News API

Stay up-to-date with current events using News API. It provides the latest news with a limit of 500 requests per month, perfect for news-related applications. Access it at https://mediastack.com/.

9. ISS Location

Ever wondered where the International Space Station is? ISS Location shows the current location of the ISS, adding a unique touch to your space-themed projects. Find it at http://open-notify.org/Open-Notify-API/.

10. Quotes API

Inspire your users with motivational or themed quotes using the Quotes API. It allows you to fetch quotes based on categories and moods. Check it out at https://api-ninjas.com/api/quotes.

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