25 Creative April Fools’ Jokes Over Text to Prank Anyone

Every year, April Fools’ Day brings laughter and surprises, with people finding clever ways to prank their friends and family. These playful tricks don’t have to be elaborate; sometimes, the best pranks are the ones you can pull off with just your phone.

Whether it’s a silly announcement or a harmlessly confusing message, texting lets you share the fun instantly. If you’re looking for ideas to keep your pranks lighthearted and fun, this list of April Fools’ jokes over text will help you spread smiles without stepping out of your comfort zone.

Creative April Fools’ Jokes Over Text

1. “I just adopted a pet llama!”

Imagine texting your friend or family member: “Meet my new roommate, Larry the llama!” Attach a random picture of a llama you found online to make it seem legit. Follow it up with something outrageous like, “He’s already eaten half my couch, but I think we’ll get along just fine.”

The key is to stay serious, even if they start asking questions. If they don’t believe you, double down with fabricated details about how you’re training the llama to fetch or take walks in the park.

2. “Guess what? I’m quitting my job and becoming a fortune teller.”

Send this text to someone who knows you well and wouldn’t expect such a career shift. Add a touch of drama: “I’ve been feeling unfulfilled at my job, so I’m embracing my gift for reading tarot cards and palms!” For an extra layer of humor, offer to read their “future” over text, predicting something absurd like, “You’re going to eat an amazing sandwich tomorrow.” When they catch on, reveal the prank and share a laugh.

3. “I accidentally signed up for skydiving lessons!”

Text your friend with, “You won’t believe what I just did—I signed up for skydiving lessons by mistake!” Pretend to panic: “I meant to register for yoga, but now I’m scheduled to jump out of a plane next weekend. What do I do?!” When they respond with concern or disbelief, add an over-the-top twist: “The instructor already sent me a waiver to sign… and it has a picture of a parachute on fire!”

4. Pretend autocorrect keeps changing ‘yes’ to ‘no’

Start a conversation with your friend and casually work in a series of “mistakes.” For example:

• Friend: “Want to hang out later?”
• You: “No.”
• Friend: “What? Why not?”
• You: “Wait, I meant yes! Ugh, my autocorrect keeps messing up.”

Keep this going for a while, “misunderstanding” everything they say. When they get frustrated, reveal the prank by sending: “Oops! My autocorrect fixed itself. Happy April Fools’!”

5. Replace simple words like ‘the’ with ‘duck’ and claim it’s your phone’s fault

Start with something like: “I’ll meet you at duck store after duck meeting.” When they question you, insist your phone is glitching and autocorrecting every word incorrectly. Keep sending increasingly ridiculous sentences, like: “I’m ducking serious! It’s so duck annoying!”

For added humor, pretend to get frustrated yourself: “That’s it! I’m calling tech support.” This lighthearted prank will leave them confused and laughing at the absurdity of it all.

6. Send a cryptic emoji message

Craft an odd and mysterious emoji sequence like: 🦙🎩🤔🔑, then send it to your friend with a message like, “This is really important. Can you figure it out?” When they inevitably respond with confusion, stay vague: “Come on, it’s obvious!” or “You’ll understand soon.”

Add some drama by saying, “I can’t explain right now, but trust me, this is huge.” When they give up, let them know it’s an April Fools’ joke. The more random the emoji combination, the funnier the prank.

7. Pretend to send a ‘love confession’ using only heart emojis

Send a series of heart emojis in every color: ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜, followed by a message like, “I’ve been holding this in for so long… I just had to tell you!” When they respond, keep the conversation playful and ambiguous, refusing to give them a straight answer. Add some fake vulnerability: “I hope this doesn’t ruin things between us.” When they’re thoroughly confused, reveal it’s all in good fun for April Fools’ Day.

8. “Do you still have my jacket?” (When they don’t)

Message someone and ask: “Hey, do you still have my jacket? I’ve been looking everywhere for it!” When they respond with confusion or denial, double down: “I’m pretty sure I left it at your place last month.” If they insist they don’t have it, act even more confused: “But I could’ve sworn you borrowed it for that party!” Keep the joke going until they start questioning their memory, then let them in on the prank.

9. “Are we still meeting at 3:00?” (When no plans exist)

Send a friend a message like: “Hey, are we still good for 3:00 today?” When they respond with confusion, say something like, “Wait, don’t tell me you forgot. We’ve been planning this for weeks!” If they start apologizing or scrambling to figure out what you’re talking about, add more details, like: “I told you I was bringing snacks!” Eventually, reveal the joke and enjoy the laugh together.

10. Send a link with a misleading preview

Create a link that looks like a breaking news headline or shocking announcement, such as: “Breaking: Scientists Discover Chocolate Is a Vegetable!” Use a URL shortener to make the link look real and send it with a message like, “You’re not going to believe this!” When they click it, make sure it leads to something harmless, like a funny GIF or a rickroll. This classic bait-and-switch is always good for a laugh.

11. “I’m on my way to the airport, flying to Mars tonight!”

Send a dramatic text like: “Big news—I’m part of the first civilian mission to Mars! My flight leaves tonight.” If they respond with skepticism, insist it’s true: “Elon Musk picked me from a lottery! It’s all happening so fast!” Add some hilarious fake details like, “They said I can only bring one carry-on, so I’m packing snacks.” When they start questioning you, casually drop the reveal: “Just kidding, but hey, Mars sounds fun, right? Happy April Fools’!”

12. “I heard there’s a cat living in your car engine. Better check!”

Text a friend with something like: “Hey, weird news… someone said they saw a stray cat climb into your car engine earlier. You might want to check.” If they respond with panic, add urgency: “Yeah, it was a fluffy one—gray and white, I think. Don’t start your car until you’re sure it’s not in there!” Let the prank play out for a while before letting them know it’s a joke, then enjoy their relief and laughter.

13. Save their name as something funny in your contacts and screenshot it

Change the contact name of a friend in your phone to something ridiculous, like “Sir Procrastinates-a-Lot” or “Queen of Bad Jokes.” Take a screenshot of their message thread and send it to them, saying, “Look what my phone randomly did!” When they react, play along and pretend you have no idea how it happened. For added humor, suggest: “Maybe my phone just knows you too well!”

14. “So… I accidentally proposed to someone on a dare. They said yes. Help?”

Send a frantic message like: “Long story short, I proposed to someone as a joke, and they said yes. Now what?!” When they start asking questions, stay dramatic: “I thought they’d laugh, but they started crying and said it’s the happiest day of their life!” Add a touch of fake panic: “Do you think it’s too late to take it back?” Once they’re fully invested, reveal the truth with a hearty “April Fools’!”

15. Pretend you’ve been pranked and act upset

Start with: “Wow, I can’t believe you’d do this to me. Not cool.” When they respond confused, say something cryptic like, “I’m talking about that prank you pulled. You know what I mean.” Keep the conversation vague and let them try to figure out what you’re accusing them of.

When they eventually admit they don’t know what’s going on, laugh and reveal: “Gotcha! April Fools’, and you didn’t even have to do anything.”

16. “I think I forgot your birthday! Is it today?!”

Text your friend or family member with: “Wait… today’s your birthday, isn’t it? I feel terrible! I didn’t plan anything!” When they respond, likely confused or amused, keep the act going: “I’m so sorry! I’ll make it up to you with cake and presents.”

If they insist it’s not their birthday, say something like, “Oh no, did I miss it completely? This is so embarrassing!” Once they’re fully convinced, let them know it’s all a joke with a cheerful “Happy April Fools’!”

17. “Did I give you my car keys? I can’t find them anywhere!”

Message someone with: “Quick question—did I leave my car keys with you? I’ve looked everywhere and can’t find them.” If they respond saying they don’t have them, insist: “Are you sure? I distinctly remember handing them to you last week.” Keep escalating with increasingly absurd details, like: “Maybe you took them by mistake. I mean, you do look a lot like my keychain.” Once they start questioning reality, reveal the prank with a laugh.

18. “Hey, I need 1,000 cupcakes by tomorrow. Can you help?”

Send an urgent text to a friend: “This is so last minute, but I’m in a bind. I need 1,000 cupcakes by tomorrow for a surprise party. Can you help me bake?” When they respond in disbelief, double down: “I’ll provide the ingredients. I just need your oven and moral support!”

Add an extra twist: “Oh, and they need to be gluten-free, dairy-free, and rainbow-colored.” After they start panicking, let them in on the joke: “April Fools’—but thanks for being such a good sport!”

19. “It’s done. Don’t ask questions. Just act normal.”

Send a cryptic message like: “It’s all taken care of. Just act normal, okay?” When they respond with confusion, refuse to explain: “Trust me, you don’t want to know. Just stay calm.” Let their curiosity grow as they try to figure out what you’re talking about. If they start getting anxious, reassure them it’s all in good fun: “Relax, it’s an April Fools’ prank. You’re safe!”

20. “I’ve decided to take up yodeling as a career.”

Text your friend: “Big life update—I’m becoming a professional yodeler!” If they express disbelief, send a voice memo of you attempting (or failing) to yodel. Add some “serious” details like: “I’ve been practicing every day, and I’m entering my first competition next month.” When they realize you’re joking, they’ll appreciate the creativity and humor behind your fake career change.

21. “I sold my couch and replaced it with beanbags.”

Send a casual text like: “I decided to redecorate and sold my couch. I’ve replaced it with beanbags—so much more practical, don’t you think?” When they react, act completely serious: “Beanbags are so versatile! Plus, they’re great for guests—who doesn’t love sitting on the floor?”

If they question your choice, defend it with even sillier reasons, like, “I’m starting a minimalist lifestyle!” When they’re thoroughly confused, reveal it’s all part of your April Fools’ fun.

22. “I’ve decided to join a reality TV show.”

Text your friend: “Guess what? I applied for a reality TV show, and they accepted me!” When they ask for details, make up a hilariously over-the-top concept, like: “It’s a cooking competition where we have to bake using only microwaves.” Add something absurd, like, “The prize is a lifetime supply of instant noodles.” Keep adding wild details until they catch on, then share the joke and enjoy their reaction.

23. “You just won a lifetime supply of toilet paper! Congrats!”

Send a message that says: “Good news! I entered you in a giveaway, and you won! A lifetime supply of toilet paper is on its way!” If they’re skeptical, insist: “It’s 100% real. The delivery truck will arrive next week!” If they start asking questions, add ridiculous details: “It’s enough to last you 50 years! They’re even personalized with your name printed on each roll.” Once they’re laughing, reveal it’s an April Fools’ prank.

24. Text as if you’re their boss, professor, or someone random

Pretend to be someone unexpected by spoofing their tone. For example, if you’re pretending to be their boss, text: “Hi, just a reminder to prepare that presentation for tomorrow’s meeting. I’ll need it by 7 a.m.” When they panic or respond with confusion, continue the act: “You didn’t forget, did you? It’s very important!” Once they’re fully engaged, let them know it’s a prank and enjoy the sigh of relief.

25. Send a random picture and say, ‘This reminded me of you. Thoughts?’

Find a completely random and unrelated picture, like a rubber duck or a bowl of spaghetti, and text it with: “This reminded me of you. Thoughts?” When they ask why, refuse to explain: “I don’t know, it just feels so… you.” Add to the fun by pretending to be deep and philosophical: “It’s hard to explain. It’s about the vibe.” Let them stew for a bit before revealing it’s a playful April Fools’ joke.