Trivia Generator API
Overview
To use Trivia Generator, you need an API key. You can get one by creating a free account and visiting your dashboard.
GET Endpoint
https://api.apiverve.com/v1/triviaExample
How to call the Trivia Generator API in different programming languages.
curl -X GET \
"https://api.apiverve.com/v1/trivia?category=general" \
-H "X-API-Key: your_api_key_here"const response = await fetch('https://api.apiverve.com/v1/trivia?category=general', {
method: 'GET',
headers: {
'X-API-Key': 'your_api_key_here',
'Content-Type': 'application/json'
}
});
const data = await response.json();
console.log(data);import requests
headers = {
'X-API-Key': 'your_api_key_here',
'Content-Type': 'application/json'
}
response = requests.get('https://api.apiverve.com/v1/trivia?category=general', headers=headers)
data = response.json()
print(data)package main
import (
"fmt"
"io"
"net/http"
)
func main() {
req, _ := http.NewRequest("GET", "https://api.apiverve.com/v1/trivia?category=general", nil)
req.Header.Set("X-API-Key", "your_api_key_here")
req.Header.Set("Content-Type", "application/json")
client := &http.Client{}
resp, err := client.Do(req)
if err != nil {
panic(err)
}
defer resp.Body.Close()
body, _ := io.ReadAll(resp.Body)
fmt.Println(string(body))
}{
"status": "ok",
"error": null,
"data": {
"question": "Is the Pink Cadillac the trademark of Mary Kay beauty products?",
"answer": "Yes",
"options": [
"A Yes",
"B No"
],
"category": "general"
}
}Authentication
The Trivia Generator API requires authentication via API key. Include your API key in the request header:
X-API-Key: your_api_key_hereInteractive API Playground
Test the Trivia Generator API directly in your browser with live requests and responses.
Parameters
The Trivia Generator API supports multiple query options. Use one of the following:
Option 1: Get Random Trivia Question
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description | Default | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
categoryPremium | string | optional | The category of the trivia question Supported values: animalsbrain-teaserscelebritiesentertainmentfor-kids |
Option 2: Get Trivia Category List
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description | Default | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
list | string | required | The action to perform | - |
Response
The Trivia Generator API returns responses in JSON, XML, YAML, and CSV formats. The JSON response is shown in the Example section above; alternative formats below.
Other Response Formats
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<response>
<status>ok</status>
<error xsi:nil="true" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"/>
<data>
<question>Is the Pink Cadillac the trademark of Mary Kay beauty products?</question>
<answer>Yes</answer>
<options>
<option>A Yes</option>
<option>B No</option>
</options>
<category>general</category>
</data>
</response>
status: ok
error: null
data:
question: Is the Pink Cadillac the trademark of Mary Kay beauty products?
answer: 'Yes'
options:
- A Yes
- B No
category: general
| key | value |
|---|---|
| question | Is the Pink Cadillac the trademark of Mary Kay beauty products? |
| answer | Yes |
| options | [A Yes,B No] |
| category | general |
Response Structure
All API responses follow a consistent structure with the following fields:
| Field | Type | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
status | string | Indicates whether the request was successful ("ok") or failed ("error") | ok |
error | string | null | Contains error message if status is "error", otherwise null | null |
data | object | null | Contains the API response data if successful, otherwise null | {...} |
Learn more about response formats →
Response Data Fields
When the request is successful, the data object contains the following fields:
| Field | Type | Sample Value | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
question | string | The trivia question text to be answered | |
answer | string | The correct answer to the trivia question | |
options | array | Array of answer choices including correct and incorrect options | |
category | string | The category classification for this trivia question |
Headers
Only X-API-Key is required. Optional headers include Accept for response format negotiation (JSON, XML, or YAML), User-Agent, and X-Request-ID for request tracing. See all request headers →
GraphQL AccessALPHA
Access Trivia Generator through GraphQL to combine it with other API calls in a single request. Query only the trivia generator data you need with precise field selection, and orchestrate complex data fetching workflows.
Credit Cost: Each API called in your GraphQL query consumes its standard credit cost.
POST https://api.apiverve.com/v1/graphqlquery {
trivia(
input: {
category: "general"
}
) {
question
answer
options
category
}
}Note: Authentication is handled via the x-api-key header in your GraphQL request, not as a query parameter.
CORS Support
The Trivia Generator API accepts cross-origin requests from any origin, so it can be called directly from browser-based applications without a proxy. See CORS support →
Rate Limiting
Trivia Generator requests are throttled per minute on the Free plan and unthrottled on paid plans. Exceeding the limit returns 429 Too Many Requests; rate-limit usage is reported in the X-RateLimit-Limit, X-RateLimit-Remaining, and X-RateLimit-Reset response headers. See per-plan limits and best practices →
Error Codes
The Trivia Generator API uses standard HTTP status codes — 200 on success, 400 for invalid parameters, 401 for missing or invalid keys, 403 for insufficient credits, 429 for rate-limit exhaustion, and 500/503 for server-side issues. Each error response includes an X-Request-ID header you can quote when contacting support. See full error handling guide →
SDKs for Trivia Generator
Official Trivia Generator packages on npm, PyPI, NuGet, and JitPack — plus a Postman collection and an OpenAPI spec. See the SDK guide →
No-Code Integrations
Trivia Generator works with Zapier, Make, Pipedream, n8n, and Power Automate using the same API key. See setup guides →
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an API key for Trivia Generator?
How many credits does Trivia Generator cost?
Each successful Trivia Generator API call consumes credits based on plan tier. Check the pricing section above for the exact credit cost. Failed requests and errors don't consume credits, so you only pay for successful trivia generator lookups.
Can I use Trivia Generator in production?
The free plan is for testing and development only. For production use of Trivia Generator, upgrade to a paid plan (Starter, Pro, or Mega) which includes commercial use rights, no attribution requirements, and guaranteed uptime SLAs. All paid plans are production-ready.
Can I use Trivia Generator from a browser?
What happens if I exceed my Trivia Generator credit limit?
When you reach your monthly credit limit, Trivia Generator API requests will return an error until you upgrade your plan or wait for the next billing cycle. You'll receive notifications at 80% and 95% usage to give you time to upgrade if needed.








