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Dev tools · March 28, 2022

Random Users

Generate random user profile pictures and names with a click

Random Users launched on March 28, 2022 with 286 votes, #58 of 3,153 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 4 years on.

In plain words

Random Users is a tool that generates random user profile pictures and names for use as placeholders in prototypes and design projects. It offers circular profile shapes and photo filters to customize the generated profiles. The tool is designed for designers and developers who need quick placeholder content for their work.

written from the facts on this page · September 2026

From the sources

This tool allows you to generate random user profile pictures and names and use them as placeholders for your prototypes and design projects. Circle shape and photo filters are available!

generate random user profile pictures and names for your web projects, prototypes, designs and mockups.

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