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IP Geolocation API by IPify

The IP Geolocation API by IPify offers developers a powerful and reliable way to determine location data associated with any IP address, suitable for various applications.

Developed by IPify

Live API
99.95%Uptime
150msLatency
250Stars
API KeyAuth
NoCredit Card
RESTStyle
v2Version
API Endpoints

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

Retrieves detailed geolocation data for a given IP address.

Full Endpoint URL
https://geo.ipify.org/country,city
Implementation Example
curl -X GET 'https://geo.ipify.org/country,city' \
  -H 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY'
Request Payload
{
  "ipAddress": "string (optional) - IP address to lookup"
}
Expected Response
{
  "ip": "8.8.8.8",
  "isp": "Google LLC",
  "location": {
    "city": "Mountain View",
    "region": "California",
    "country": "US",
    "timezone": "-07:00",
    "postalCode": "94035"
  }
}
Version:v2
Limit:1000 requests/month free tier
Real-World Applications
  • Geolocation-based analytics for user engagementOptimized Capability
  • Personalizing website or app content based on visitor locationOptimized Capability
  • Enhancing online security by detecting fraudulent access attemptsOptimized Capability
  • Complying with location-specific regulationsOptimized Capability
  • Tracking user locations to optimize delivery and service areasOptimized Capability
Advantages
  • ✓ Fast and accurate geolocation data
  • ✓ Simple REST API with easy integration
  • ✓ Free tier available without requiring credit card
  • ✓ Detailed network information including ISP and AS data
Limitations
  • ✗ Free tier is limited to 1,000 requests per month
  • ✗ Lack of official SDKs in many programming languages
  • ✗ No AI-powered enhancements
  • ✗ Limited to JSON response format

FAQs

API Specifications

v2
Pricing Model
Freemium with paid plans based on request volume
Credit Card
Not Required
Response Formats
JSON
Supported Languages
7 Languages
SDK Support
REST Only
Time to Hello World

Less than 10 minutes to sign up and integrate

Rate Limit

1000 requests per month for free tier; paid plans available for higher limits

Free Tier Usage

1,000 free requests per month with no credit card required to start

Use Case: Best For

Developers needing reliable, real-time IP geolocation for analytics, personalization, and security

Not Recommended For

Applications requiring ultra-high volume geolocation requests on free tier or multiple response formats

Resources

Documentation Official Website Pricing Details Postman Collection
#geolocation#location#ip

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