The xkcd Comic Viewer brings Randall Munroe's beloved webcomic to your screen with full images and alt text. Browse the latest comic, navigate through the archive, jump to any comic by number, or discover random favorites — all via the xkcd JSON API.
How Do I Use the xkcd Comic Viewer?
Read xkcd easily:
View latest. The newest comic loads automatically.
Navigate. Use Previous/Next to browse the archive.
Random. Hit Random for a surprise comic.
Jump to #. Enter a specific comic number.
Tips for Best Results
Enjoyment tips:
- Alt text — Always read the alt text! It often contains the best jokes.
- Archive — There are nearly 3,000 comics to explore.
- Classics — Try #327 (Exploits of a Mom), #303 (Compiling), or #353 (Python).
Step-by-Step Instructions
- 1Open the xkcd Comic Viewer.
- 2View the latest comic.
- 3Use Previous/Next to browse.
- 4Click Random for a surprise.
- 5Read the alt text below the image.