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IP Geolocation

The IP Geolocation API offers developers free access to precise geolocation data, making it suitable for web, mobile, and backend applications.

Developed by ip-api.com

Live API
99.90%Uptime
80msLatency
0Stars
No AuthAuth
NoCredit Card
RESTStyle
v1Version
API Endpoints

Reference for available routes, request structures, and live examples.

Retrieves geolocation data for an IP address

Full Endpoint URL
http://ip-api.com/json
Implementation Example
curl -X GET 'http://ip-api.com/json'
Request Payload
{
  "fields": "status,message,country,city,lat,lon,isp"
}
Expected Response
{
  "isp": "Google Cloud",
  "lat": 37.40599,
  "lon": -122.078514,
  "city": "Mountain View",
  "status": "success",
  "country": "United States"
}
Version:v1
Limit:45 requests/minute
Real-World Applications
  • Validating user geographic locations for fraud preventionOptimized Capability
  • Personalizing app or website content based on IP locationOptimized Capability
  • Enhancing user analytics with geographic contextOptimized Capability
  • Implementing IP-based security policiesOptimized Capability
  • Geotargeted advertising and marketingOptimized Capability
Advantages
  • ✓ No API key required for free tier
  • ✓ Simple, easy-to-use RESTful interface
  • ✓ Fast response times with high uptime
  • ✓ Detailed location data including ISP and timezone
Limitations
  • ✗ Free tier has rate limits that may restrict high-volume use
  • ✗ Limited to public IP addresses only
  • ✗ No official SDKs available
  • ✗ No advanced authentication or data enrichment options

FAQs

API Specifications

v1
Pricing Model
Freemium with pay-as-you-go options for higher limits
Credit Card
Not Required
Response Formats
JSON
Supported Languages
7 Languages
SDK Support
REST Only
Time to Hello World

Less than 5 minutes

Rate Limit

45 requests per minute (free tier)

Free Tier Usage

Up to 45 requests per minute without authentication or signup

Use Case: Best For

Developers needing quick, easy IP geolocation without complex setup

Not Recommended For

High-volume commercial applications requiring guaranteed SLA or advanced features

Resources

Documentation Official Website Pricing Details Postman Collection
#networking#geolocation

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