Can't parse JSON error

[JackGotHackedHeDid (ExoticCheese)]

I keep coming across an error when trying to use httpService:JSONDecode and I have no idea why it is happening! It keeps saying “Can’t parse JSON” whenever I try and run it and I have looked at about 7 different posts with the same issue but none of them worked, I validated the link btw.

here is the code:
(gameId is the PlaceId of the place)

local httpService = game:GetService("HttpService")

game.ReplicatedStorage.Events.getPlayerCount.OnServerEvent:Connect(function(player, gameId)
	local result = httpService:GetAsync("https://games.rprxy.xyz/v1/games?universeIds="..tostring(gameId))
	local decodedBody = httpService:JSONDecode(result).body

	local active = decodedBody.data[1].playing

	local maxPlayers = decodedBody.data[1].maxPlayers
	
	game.ReplicatedStorage.Events.getPlayerCount:FireClient(player, active, maxPlayers)
end)

Any help would be appreciated!

[MightyDantheman (Fate)]

I’m not sure if that website even works. Proxies commonly get blocked by Roblox due to their frequent pinging of the Roblox domain. I’d recommend either using your own proxy or wait for Roblox to release their more permanent solution that they’ve hinted at a while back:

@tnavarts

@TheNexusAvenger

Finally! Hope this means we won’t need to rely on hosting or using external proxies anymore. I assume the list will be posted later?

Better than a list, this is part of a larger dedicated feature. There will be an announcement post when it’s ready, stay tuned.

[Kealomon]

The proxy https://rprxy.xyz/ was taken down a while ago which is why you’re trying to JSONDecode a default website.

[JackGotHackedHeDid (ExoticCheese)]

im using the new roproxy.com domain now but its saying “HTTP 404 (Not Found)” but at least when i try typing it into my browser i get a JSON response even if its an error

(btw do you know how blockate or wubby gets player counts?)

[Kealomon]

Blockate and wubby both use proxies but I recommend not using proxies and waiting until official support for proxies come out.

PSA: Stop using Roblox proxies! (roproxy, rprxy.xyz, rprxy)

For security reasons, Roblox blocks the use of HttpService to send requests to roblox.com URLs. To get around this, many developers have created and used “proxy websites” that act as an alternative to sending requests to roblox.com. The majority of developers choose not to host and/or write their own proxy, so many of them choose to use proxies that other people host, like rprxy.xyz. Stop doing this!! Why it’s a bad idea Single point of failure All of your tool’s traffic relies on this on…