Laughter is the best medicine, and the Random Joke Generator delivers it in doses. Powered by the JokeAPI — a completely free API with no authentication required — this tool generates jokes across six categories including Programming, Miscellaneous, Puns, and more. Choose your preferred category, filter for safe-mode content, and enjoy both single-liner and two-part setup/punchline jokes.
How Do I Use the Random Joke Generator?
Getting jokes is easy:
Pick a category. Choose from Any, Programming, Misc, Dark, Pun, Spooky, or Christmas.
Toggle safe mode. Enable safe mode to filter out NSFW, religious, political, racist, and sexist jokes.
Generate. Click the generate button to fetch a fresh joke from the API.
Enjoy & share. Read your joke and click again for another one. Each click delivers a brand new joke.
About JokeAPI
JokeAPI is a community-driven REST API with a vast collection of jokes. It supports multiple languages and offers fine-grained filtering. Two types of jokes are available:
- Single: A one-liner joke delivered in a single text block.
- Two-part: A classic setup/punchline format that builds anticipation.
The API is rate-limited to 120 requests per minute, which is more than enough for personal use.
Tips for Best Results
Make the most of the joke generator:
- Try Programming jokes — If you're a developer, the programming category has tech-specific humor.
- Use safe mode for work — Enable safe mode when using jokes for professional presentations or ice-breakers.
- Keep clicking — With thousands of jokes in the database, you'll rarely see the same joke twice.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- 1Open the Random Joke Generator.
- 2Select a joke category.
- 3Toggle safe mode if desired.
- 4Click Generate to fetch a joke.
- 5Click again for another joke.