diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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+++ b/README.md
@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ The overall goal is to create an easily self-hostable, decentralized alternative
 
 Each lemmy server can set its own moderation policy; appointing site-wide admins, and community moderators to keep out the trolls, and foster a healthy, non-toxic environment where all can feel comfortable contributing.
 
-*Note: Federation is still in active development*
+*Note: Federation is still in active development and the WebSocket, as well as, HTTP API are currently unstable*
 
 ### Why's it called Lemmy?
 
diff --git a/docs/src/contributing_websocket_http_api.md b/docs/src/contributing_websocket_http_api.md
index f228f94e0..567f674cd 100644
--- a/docs/src/contributing_websocket_http_api.md
+++ b/docs/src/contributing_websocket_http_api.md
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 # Lemmy API
 
-*Note: this may lag behind the actual API endpoints [here](../server/src/api).*
+*Note: this may lag behind the actual API endpoints [here](../server/src/api). The API should be considered unstable and may change any time.*
 
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