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IP Geolocation API by IPify

IP Geolocation API by IPify provides developers with a reliable service for obtaining location data based on IP addresses, ideal for analytics and personalization.

Developed by IPify

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99.99%Uptime
150msLatency
1.2kStars
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
  • Personalized content localizationOptimized Capability
  • Fraud detection by IP region mismatchOptimized Capability
  • Access control / geo blockingOptimized Capability
  • Analytics and user segmentation by locationOptimized Capability
Advantages
  • ✓ High accuracy with daily-updated database
  • ✓ Simple REST-based integration
  • ✓ Strong uptime SLA (99.99%)
  • ✓ Free tier for easy testing and low‑volume use
Limitations
  • ✗ Free tier limited to 1,000 credits/month
  • ✗ No XML support—JSON only
  • ✗ Rate limit per second may restrict burst-heavy use cases
  • ✗ No official bulk‑lookup endpoint

FAQs

API Specifications

v2
Pricing Model
Credit‑based
Credit Card
Not Required
Response Formats
JSON
Supported Languages
7 Languages
SDK Support
Python, Go, JavaScript, C#
Time to Hello World

Under 5 minutes to sign up and get API key

Rate Limit

100 requests per second

Free Tier Usage

1,000 credits (requests) per month with no credit card required

Use Case: Best For

Developers needing quick IP-to-location lookups for personalization, security or analytics at modest scale

Not Recommended For

High-volume or bulk geolocation lookups that exceed 1,000/month or require non‑JSON formats

Resources

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

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