TheCatAPI
Cat images with breed metadata, filtering, and favourites. Works keyless for basic search; a free key unlocks higher limits and the breed-specific endpoints.
Status
🟢 Online · 263 ms
🟢 Online · 263 ms
30-day uptime
100%
100%
Free tier
Keyless for basic search; free key raises limits to 10,000/month
Keyless for basic search; free key raises limits to 10,000/month
Auth
No key required
No key required
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does TheCatAPI require an API key?
No, TheCatAPI is freely accessible without registration or an API key.
What is TheCatAPI's free tier?
Keyless for basic search; free key raises limits to 10,000/month
Is TheCatAPI currently online?
We check TheCatAPI every hour. The current status is shown at the top of this page. You can also see the 30-day uptime history in the chart above.
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