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ipgeolocation API

⭐ Beginner's Pick Geocoding / API Key Intermediate HTTPS CORS
Varies by plan (check documentation)
77 Score
Grade B
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Overview

ipgeolocation provides accurate IP-to-location data including country, city, time zone, currency, and security flags through a straightforward REST API. The free plan offers 30,000 requests per month, which is generous for hobby projects. It also supports bulk lookups and real-time threat intelligence add-ons.

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Beginner Tip

Sign up for a free API key at ipgeolocation.io with no credit card required. Append ?apiKey=YOUR_API_KEY&ip=8.8.8.8 to the endpoint and you will get a full JSON response in seconds.

Available Data

IP address details
latitude and longitude
city and country
timezone
ISP information
IP address information

Example Response

JSON Response 
{
  "ip": "203.0.113.42",
  "city": "San Francisco",
  "region": "California",
  "country_code": "US",
  "latitude": 37.7749,
  "longitude": -122.4194,
  "timezone": "America/Los_Angeles",
  "isp": "Example ISP"
}

Field Reference

ip The IP address that was queried.
country_name Full country name, e.g. United States.
city City associated with the IP address.
time_zone.name IANA time zone identifier, e.g. America/Los_Angeles.
currency.code ISO 4217 currency code for the country, e.g. USD.
security.is_proxy True if the IP is identified as a proxy or VPN.

Implementation Example 

const url = "https://ipgeolocation.io/";
// Replace headers or query params with the values required by this API.
const response = await fetch(url, {
  headers: {
  "X-API-Key": "YOUR_API_KEY"
  }
});
if (!response.ok) throw new Error(`Request failed: ${response.status}`);
const data = await response.json();
console.log(data);

What Can You Build?

Note: These code examples are AI-generated and unverified. Always refer to the official API documentation for accurate usage.

Common Errors & Troubleshooting

401 Unauthorized The apiKey query parameter is missing or invalid.
✓ Include a valid API key in every request: ?apiKey=YOUR_API_KEY.
423 IP Address Not Found The IP address is private, reserved, or not in the database.
✓ Use a public IP address for testing. Avoid loopback (127.0.0.1) or LAN addresses.
429 Too Many Requests Monthly request quota exceeded on the free plan.
✓ Monitor your usage on the dashboard or upgrade to a paid plan for higher limits.

Matrix Score Breakdown

🌐 Reachability 30/30
⚡ Speed 5/20
🔒 Security 15/15
🛠 Developer XP 17/20
✓ Reliability 10/15

Partially tested on Apr 5, 2026

Technical Specifications

Auth API Key
HTTPS REQUIRED
CORS YES
Category Geocoding
Difficulty Intermediate
Verified: 2026-04-04

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