On this page, you will find examples of JSON data, including both JSON objects and arrays. You can copy and paste them or download the JSON files directly. I hope these examples will either help you better understand the structure of JSON or be useful for your needs.
Examples of a JSON
Example of a JSON object
Objects are represented by key-value pairs, where each key is a string and each value can be another object, an array, a string, a number, a boolean, or null. An object is enclosed in curly braces { }.
{
"name": "France",
"capital": "Paris",
"population": 67364357,
"area": 551695,
"currency": "Euro",
"languages": ["French"],
"region": "Europe",
"subregion": "Western Europe",
"flag": "https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c3/Flag_of_France.svg"
}Examples of a JSON array
Arrays are ordered collections of values. The values can be of any type, including other objects or arrays. An array is enclosed in square brackets [ ].
JSON array with primitive elements
String array
["Joe", "Elon", "Jeff", "Mia", "Jenna", "Louis"]Integer array
[12, 56, 64, 123, 2, 489]JSON array with object elements
[
{
"name": "France",
"capital": "Paris",
"population": 67364357,
"area": 551695,
"currency": "Euro",
"languages": [
"French"
],
"region": "Europe",
"subregion": "Western Europe",
"flag": "https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c3/Flag_of_France.svg"
},
{
"name": "Germany",
"capital": "Berlin",
"population": 83240525,
"area": 357022,
"currency": "Euro",
"languages": [
"German"
],
"region": "Europe",
"subregion": "Western Europe",
"flag": "https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/ba/Flag_of_Germany.svg"
},
{
"name": "United States",
"capital": "Washington, D.C.",
"population": 331893745,
"area": 9833517,
"currency": "USD",
"languages": [
"English"
],
"region": "Americas",
"subregion": "Northern America",
"flag": "https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a4/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg"
},
{
"name": "Belgium",
"capital": "Brussels",
"population": 11589623,
"area": 30528,
"currency": "Euro",
"languages": [
"Flemish",
"French",
"German"
],
"region": "Europe",
"subregion": "Western Europe",
"flag": "https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/65/Flag_of_Belgium.svg"
}
]Examples of various JSON data
JSON representing user profiles
[
{
"userId": 1,
"username": "johndoe",
"email": "johndoe@example.com",
"passwordHash": "abc123hashedpassword",
"profile": {
"firstName": "John",
"lastName": "Doe",
"birthDate": "1990-01-01",
"gender": "male",
"avatarUrl": "https://example.com/avatars/johndoe.jpg",
"bio": "Software developer with a passion for open-source projects."
},
"preferences": {
"language": "en",
"theme": "dark",
"notifications": {
"email": true,
"sms": false,
"push": true
},
"privacy": {
"showOnlineStatus": false,
"profileVisibility": "friends"
}
},
"accountStatus": {
"isActive": true,
"lastLogin": "2025-01-10T12:45:00Z",
"createdAt": "2022-05-15T08:30:00Z"
},
"activityLogs": [
{
"timestamp": "2025-01-09T14:20:00Z",
"activity": "Logged in from IP 192.168.1.10"
},
{
"timestamp": "2025-01-08T10:05:00Z",
"activity": "Updated profile picture"
}
]
},
{
"userId": 2,
"username": "janedoe",
"email": "janedoe@example.com",
"passwordHash": "xyz987hashedpassword",
"profile": {
"firstName": "Jane",
"lastName": "Doe",
"birthDate": "1992-04-12",
"gender": "female",
"avatarUrl": "https://example.com/avatars/janedoe.jpg",
"bio": "Digital marketer and blogger."
},
"preferences": {
"language": "fr",
"theme": "light",
"notifications": {
"email": false,
"sms": true,
"push": true
},
"privacy": {
"showOnlineStatus": true,
"profileVisibility": "public"
}
},
"accountStatus": {
"isActive": true,
"lastLogin": "2025-01-10T09:15:00Z",
"createdAt": "2023-03-20T11:00:00Z"
},
"activityLogs": [
{
"timestamp": "2025-01-09T18:30:00Z",
"activity": "Commented on a post"
},
{
"timestamp": "2025-01-08T16:45:00Z",
"activity": "Liked a post"
}
]
}
]JSON representing products
[
{
"productId": 1001,
"productName": "Wireless Headphones",
"description": "Noise-cancelling wireless headphones with Bluetooth 5.0 and 20-hour battery life.",
"brand": "SoundPro",
"category": "Electronics",
"price": 199.99,
"currency": "USD",
"stock": {
"available": true,
"quantity": 50
},
"images": [
"https://example.com/products/1001/main.jpg",
"https://example.com/products/1001/side.jpg"
],
"variants": [
{
"variantId": "1001_01",
"color": "Black",
"price": 199.99,
"stockQuantity": 20
},
{
"variantId": "1001_02",
"color": "White",
"price": 199.99,
"stockQuantity": 30
}
],
"dimensions": {
"weight": "0.5kg",
"width": "18cm",
"height": "20cm",
"depth": "8cm"
},
"ratings": {
"averageRating": 4.7,
"numberOfReviews": 120
},
"reviews": [
{
"reviewId": 501,
"userId": 101,
"username": "techguy123",
"rating": 5,
"comment": "Amazing sound quality and battery life!"
},
{
"reviewId": 502,
"userId": 102,
"username": "jane_doe",
"rating": 4,
"comment": "Great headphones but a bit pricey."
}
]
},
{
"productId": 1002,
"productName": "Smartphone Case",
"description": "Durable and shockproof case for smartphones, available in multiple colors.",
"brand": "CaseMate",
"category": "Accessories",
"price": 29.99,
"currency": "USD",
"stock": {
"available": true,
"quantity": 200
},
"images": [
"https://example.com/products/1002/main.jpg",
"https://example.com/products/1002/back.jpg"
],
"variants": [
{
"variantId": "1002_01",
"color": "Black",
"price": 29.99,
"stockQuantity": 100
},
{
"variantId": "1002_02",
"color": "Blue",
"price": 29.99,
"stockQuantity": 100
}
],
"dimensions": {
"weight": "0.2kg",
"width": "8cm",
"height": "15cm",
"depth": "1cm"
},
"ratings": {
"averageRating": 4.4,
"numberOfReviews": 80
},
"reviews": [
{
"reviewId": 601,
"userId": 103,
"username": "caseuser456",
"rating": 4,
"comment": "Very sturdy and fits perfectly."
},
{
"reviewId": 602,
"userId": 104,
"username": "mobile_fan",
"rating": 5,
"comment": "Best case I've bought for my phone!"
}
]
},
{
"productId": 1003,
"productName": "4K Ultra HD Smart TV",
"description": "55-inch 4K Ultra HD Smart TV with built-in Wi-Fi and streaming apps.",
"brand": "Visionary",
"category": "Electronics",
"price": 799.99,
"currency": "USD",
"stock": {
"available": true,
"quantity": 30
},
"images": [
"https://example.com/products/1003/main.jpg",
"https://example.com/products/1003/side.jpg"
],
"variants": [
{
"variantId": "1003_01",
"screenSize": "55 inch",
"price": 799.99,
"stockQuantity": 30
}
],
"dimensions": {
"weight": "15kg",
"width": "123cm",
"height": "80cm",
"depth": "10cm"
},
"ratings": {
"averageRating": 4.8,
"numberOfReviews": 250
},
"reviews": [
{
"reviewId": 701,
"userId": 105,
"username": "techlover123",
"rating": 5,
"comment": "Incredible picture quality, streaming works seamlessly."
},
{
"reviewId": 702,
"userId": 106,
"username": "homecinema",
"rating": 4,
"comment": "Great TV, but a little bulky."
}
]
},
{
"productId": 1004,
"productName": "Bluetooth Speaker",
"description": "Portable Bluetooth speaker with 12-hour battery life and water resistance.",
"brand": "AudioX",
"category": "Electronics",
"price": 59.99,
"currency": "USD",
"stock": {
"available": true,
"quantity": 100
},
"images": [
"https://example.com/products/1004/main.jpg",
"https://example.com/products/1004/side.jpg"
],
"variants": [
{
"variantId": "1004_01",
"color": "Red",
"price": 59.99,
"stockQuantity": 50
},
{
"variantId": "1004_02",
"color": "Blue",
"price": 59.99,
"stockQuantity": 50
}
],
"dimensions": {
"weight": "0.3kg",
"width": "15cm",
"height": "8cm",
"depth": "5cm"
},
"ratings": {
"averageRating": 4.6,
"numberOfReviews": 150
},
"reviews": [
{
"reviewId": 801,
"userId": 107,
"username": "musicfan23",
"rating": 5,
"comment": "Excellent sound quality for its size!"
},
{
"reviewId": 802,
"userId": 108,
"username": "outdoor_lover",
"rating": 4,
"comment": "Great for outdoor use, but the battery could last longer."
}
]
},
{
"productId": 1005,
"productName": "Winter Jacket",
"description": "Men's water-resistant winter jacket with a fur-lined hood.",
"brand": "ColdTech",
"category": "Clothing",
"price": 129.99,
"currency": "USD",
"stock": {
"available": true,
"quantity": 80
},
"images": [
"https://example.com/products/1005/main.jpg",
"https://example.com/products/1005/back.jpg"
],
"variants": [
{
"variantId": "1005_01",
"size": "M",
"color": "Black",
"price": 129.99,
"stockQuantity": 30
},
{
"variantId": "1005_02",
"size": "L",
"color": "Gray",
"price": 129.99,
"stockQuantity": 50
}
],
"dimensions": {
"weight": "1.5kg",
"width": "60cm",
"height": "85cm",
"depth": "5cm"
},
"ratings": {
"averageRating": 4.5,
"numberOfReviews": 60
},
"reviews": [
{
"reviewId": 901,
"userId": 109,
"username": "outdoor_adventurer",
"rating": 5,
"comment": "Perfect for cold weather, very comfortable!"
},
{
"reviewId": 902,
"userId": 110,
"username": "winter_gear",
"rating": 4,
"comment": "Nice jacket, but could be a little warmer."
}
]
}
]JSON representing configuration file
{
"appConfig": {
"appName": "MyApp",
"version": "1.0.0",
"debugMode": true,
"supportedLanguages": ["en", "fr", "es"]
},
"server": {
"host": "localhost",
"port": 8080,
"useHttps": true,
"allowedIPs": ["127.0.0.1", "192.168.1.1"]
},
"database": {
"type": "mysql",
"host": "db.example.com",
"port": 3306,
"username": "dbuser",
"password": "securepassword",
"databaseName": "myappdb"
},
"logging": {
"level": "info",
"logToFile": true,
"logFilePath": "/var/log/myapp.log",
"logFormat": "json"
},
"userPreferences": {
"theme": "dark",
"notifications": {
"email": true,
"sms": false,
"push": true
},
"privacySettings": {
"trackLocation": false,
"shareUsageData": true
}
}
}The Basics of JSON
JSON, as you may have guessed, is a format we love on this site. JSON is an open format used to store and transmit data with name–value pairs and arrays. It is both human-readable and widely used for data exchange in web applications. Although derived from JavaScript, JSON is language-independent, and "modern" programming languages support it. The format was specified by Douglas Crockford in the early 2000s, with the first JSON message sent in April 2001 (Feels like a long time ago oO, time flies 🙁 ).
JSON files use the .json extension. The MIME type for JSON data is application/json.
Its key advantages include:
- Human-readable: Its simple text-based format is easy to read.
- Language-independent: JSON is language-agnostic (Despite its name), making it compatible across different programming languages.
- Compact: JSON data is typically smaller in size compared to other data formats like XML, making it efficient for transmission. It's not the most compact, but it's a good compromise.
- Easy parsing and generation: Most programming languages, including JavaScript, provide built-in methods for parsing and generating JSON, making it straightforward to work with.
- Support for complex data structures: JSON can represent arrays, objects, and nested structures, which makes it versatile for various use cases, such as configurations, APIs, and databases.
Why Download a Sample JSON File?
Downloading and working with sample JSON files is an excellent way for beginners in programming or data analysis to learn JSON syntax and structure. It allows for quick practice and a better understanding of the underlying concepts.
These files can also serve as templates for creating more complex JSON datasets. Understanding the structure of a sample file helps in customizing and generating new files tailored to specific needs.
In short, sample JSON files are essential for learning, but also for testing and template creation.