50 Hilarious April Fools’ Day Pranks Over Text – You Should Try

Published April 1, 2025 by TNJ Staff
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April Fools’ Day is the perfect time to have a little fun and play harmless pranks on your friends and family. While traditional pranks are always a hit, texting has become a popular and convenient way to surprise people with clever tricks. Whether you’re looking to make someone laugh, confuse them for a moment, or just add some light-hearted humor to their day, sending a prank over text is a great way to go. The best part is that you can get as creative as you want, from sending fake news or funny stories to pretending something outrageous is happening. With just a few taps on your phone, you can have your friends questioning reality and sharing laughs.

In this blog, we’ve gathered some of the funniest and most creative April Fools’ pranks that you can pull off over text. So, if you’re ready to make this April Fools’ Day unforgettable, read on for some hilarious prank ideas to try out!

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Classic & Harmless Pranks

  1. “I just saw you on TV! Are you famous now?!”
  2. “OMG, your phone number is trending on Twitter! Check now!”
  3. “I accidentally sent our chat to my boss… 😬”
  4. “Did you mean to post that on your story?! 😳”
  5. “Your Netflix account just got hacked. Someone’s watching ‘Teletubbies’ right now.”

Food & Drink Pranks

  1. “I just found out Oreos are being discontinued. Stock up now!”
  2. “McDonald’s is removing fries from the menu permanently!”
  3. “They’re releasing pizza-flavored toothpaste. Wanna try it?”
  4. “Coca-Cola is changing its formula again. People are freaking out.”
  5. “KFC is launching a vegan-only menu. No more fried chicken!”

Technology & Social Media Pranks

  1. “Your phone camera is hacked—smile! 😁”
  2. “Facebook is deleting inactive accounts today. Log in NOW!”
  3. “I just changed your Netflix password. Good luck guessing it.”
  4. “Instagram is adding a ‘Who Screenshotted Your Story’ feature!”
  5. “Your Snapchat score just dropped to zero.”

Fake News Pranks on April Fool Day

  1. “Scientists just discovered a new planet called ‘Zorbon’.”
  2. “They’re banning TikTok again. It’s official.”
  3. “A new law just passed—no texting while walking.”
  4. “Disney is buying Google. Everything will be Mickey-themed now.”
  5. “Netflix is removing all shows except documentaries.”

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Relationship & Friendship Pranks

  1. “I just got engaged! Can you believe it?!”
  2. “Guess what?! I’m moving to another country tomorrow!”
  3. “I accidentally sent a love letter to the wrong person. HELP.”
  4. “I just told my crush you like them. You’re welcome. 😉”
  5. “I changed your name in my contacts to ‘Bestie #2’.”

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Scary & Suspenseful Pranks

  1. “I saw your doppelgänger today. Freaky.”
  2. “Did you hear that weird noise in your house last night?”
  3. “There’s a recall on your car model. Something about the brakes…”
  4. “There’s a new filter on Snapchat that tells you when someone’s lying.”
  5. “My friend swears they saw you at the mall… but you’re home, right?”

Money & Work-Related Pranks

  1. “I just got a job at Google. Wanna join me?”
  2. “You just won a $1,000 Amazon gift card! Click here: AprilFools.com”
  3. “Your bank account got a surprise deposit of $10,000. Must be nice!”
  4. “Did you forget we have a meeting in 10 minutes? Hurry!”
  5. “Your paycheck got doubled by accident. Do you keep it or tell HR? 😏”

Weird & Random Pranks

  1. “You were adopted by a royal family. They want to meet you.”
  2. “Aliens have landed, and they’re asking for you by name.”
  3. “Scientists just proved pineapples are actually vegetables.”
  4. “Your favorite celebrity just tweeted about you!”
  5. “Your phone’s autocorrect is now permanently set to pirate mode.”

Pet-Related Pranks

  1. “Your dog just spoke to me. Said you owe him treats.”
  2. “I signed your cat up for an Instagram influencer deal.”
  3. “Your pet just went viral on TikTok. Check now!”
  4. “Scientists discovered a new breed of tiny elephants. Want one?”
  5. “Your neighbor’s parrot keeps screaming your name.”

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School & College Pranks on this April Fools’ Day

  1. “Final exams got moved to tomorrow. Hope you’re ready!”
  2. “Your professor accidentally leaked the test answers.”
  3. “There’s a pop quiz today. Didn’t you check the email? 😬”
  4. “Your school is switching to a 7-day school week. No more weekends!”
  5. “They’re making graduation virtual again. No cap-and-gown ceremony!”

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