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IPinfo

The IPinfo API offers precise IP address data, geolocation details, ASN information, and carrier classifications, suitable for location-based applications and analytics.

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99.99%Uptime
120msLatency
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API KeyAuth
NoCredit Card
RESTStyle
v2Version
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Reference for available routes, request structures, and live examples.

Retrieves geolocation data for an IP address

Full Endpoint URL
https://ipinfo.io/{ip}
Implementation Example
curl -X GET 'https://ipinfo.io/{ip}'
Request Payload
{
  "ip": "8.8.8.8"
}
Expected Response
{
  "ip": "8.8.8.8",
  "city": "Mountain View",
  "region": "California",
  "country": "US"
}
Version:v1
Limit:50,000 requests/month
Real-World Applications
  • Geolocating website visitors for content personalizationOptimized Capability
  • Detecting and blocking suspicious or malicious IPs for fraud preventionOptimized Capability
  • Enhancing analytics with user location and network detailsOptimized Capability
  • Implementing regional restrictions (geo-blocking)Optimized Capability
  • Enriching user data in marketing and CRM platformsOptimized Capability
Advantages
  • ✓ Extensive and detailed IP data, including ASN, company, carrier, and more
  • ✓ Simple and well-documented RESTful API with fast response times
  • ✓ Scalable pricing—free tier and flexible paid plans
  • ✓ Official SDKs and comprehensive example code
  • ✓ High reliability and uptime (99.99%)
Limitations
  • ✗ Free tier has strict monthly rate limits
  • ✗ Advanced data fields (privacy, company, reputation) require paid plans
  • ✗ Limited batch processing on free plans
  • ✗ No native GraphQL support
  • ✗ Carrier data may be less detailed in some regions

FAQs

API Specifications

v2
Pricing Model
Freemium (monthly plans based on usage and features)
Credit Card
Not Required
Response Formats
JSON
Supported Languages
8 Languages
SDK Support
Python, Node.js, Java, Go, PHP, Ruby
Time to Hello World

Under 10 minutes

Rate Limit

50,000 requests/month (free tier)

Free Tier Usage

Up to 50,000 requests per month with basic geolocation and ASN data.

Use Case: Best For

Developers needing fast, accurate IP geolocation, fraud detection, and audience segmentation for web or mobile apps.

Not Recommended For

Projects requiring unlimited requests, extremely granular real-time user tracking, or advanced threat intelligence.

Resources

Documentation Official Website Source Code Pricing Details Postman Collection
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