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Icons8

Verified Jul 2026

Icons8 lets any page embed one of its icons by simply writing an image URL — no signup, key, or client library needed — with free use requiring attribution and paid plans removing that requirement. A live GET against the real host, img.icons8.com, returned a genuine icon image while carrying Access-Control-Allow-Origin: *, resolving cors unknown -> yes and reconfirming auth None.

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AuthenticationNone requiredCall it straight away — no key, no signup.
HTTPSSupportedTraffic is encrypted in transit.
CORSEnabledCallable directly from browser JavaScript.
PricingFreemiumA usable free tier exists, with paid plans for more volume.
FormatsPNGResponses can be requested as PNG.

GreatAPIs Score

Score71out of 100
Authentication25/25No authentication required
Pricing17/20Freemium tier available
Docs0/20No docs or spec available
Formats9/15Single response format
Freshness20/20Verified within 6 months

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  1. No key needed — call it now.
Stored keyNo key stored

Your key is stored only in this browser (localStorage) and sent directly to the API — never to greatapis.

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