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Magic 8-Ball API

The Magic 8-Ball API provides mystical yes/no responses to user questions through a simple, RESTful interface. It allows developers to integrate fortune-telling features into their applications easily, including Discord bots and games, with both random responses and categorized fortunes available.

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AuthHTTPSNo CORSSocial

Verified 4 days ago: 50% uptime

API key

Unconfirmed

HTTPS

Supported

Browser calls

No, needs a proxy

Status

Live · 79/100

What our checks found

Health score
79/100
Reliability
50%
Average latency
119ms

Last checked 2026-09-18. Measured independently, not self-reported by the provider.

How to call it

A starting template for Magic 8-Ball API. Replace ENDPOINT with the path from the official documentation, which we link above rather than guess at.

# Authentication requirement is unconfirmed. Check the documentation before relying on this.
curl -s "https://www.eightballapi.com/ENDPOINT" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_TOKEN" \
  -H "Accept: application/json"

This API does not send CORS headers, so a browser will block a direct call from your front end. Call it from your server, or put a small proxy in front of it.

Where this listing comes from

Aggregated from one public source (freepublicapis), then normalised and checked by us. If something here is wrong, tell us and we will correct it.

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Magic 8-Ball API — common questions

Answered from what our own scheduled checks found, not from the provider's marketing.

Is Magic 8-Ball API free to use?

Magic 8-Ball API is listed in our free catalogue, but it requires some form of authentication, so you will need to register before your first call. Providers frequently reserve higher limits and commercial use for paid plans.

Does Magic 8-Ball API need an API key?

Magic 8-Ball API requires some form of authentication. Check the provider's documentation for which scheme it expects.

Can I call Magic 8-Ball API from browser JavaScript?

Not directly. Magic 8-Ball API did not return CORS headers when we checked, so the browser will block your page from reading the response even though the request itself succeeds. Call it from a server, or put a small proxy in front of it.

Is Magic 8-Ball API still working?

Yes, as of 2026-09-18. Our automated check reached Magic 8-Ball API and recorded a 50% reliability score with a median response time of 119 ms. We re-check on a schedule, and this page updates with the result.

Is Magic 8-Ball API available over HTTPS?

Yes. Magic 8-Ball API serves over HTTPS, so you can call it from a secure page without triggering a mixed-content block.