Is Gfycat free to use?

Yes, Gfycat is listed as a free public API. Visit the official documentation for current rate limits and usage policies.

Does Gfycat require authentication?

Yes, Gfycat requires OAuth authentication. Check the documentation for setup instructions.

Gfycat — Free Public API

Overview

Gfycat hosted and served GIFs via an OAuth API.

⚠️ Status (verified 2026-08): api.gfycat.com was unreachable from our network (connection failures). Gfycat was shut down (acquired in 2022, service wound down) — treat the API as defunct.

What it used to provide

curl "https://api.gfycat.com/v1/me"

Alternatives

Giphy (listed on this site) — GIF search/serve API (verified).

FAQ

Is Gfycat still operating? No — Gfycat wound down; our 2026-08 check confirms the API is unreachable.

Was it free? It had free tiers.

What replaced it? Giphy (listed, verified).

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