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ip-api provides a simple API for IP geolocation and related network information. · ip-api · APIs & integration

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Overview

ip-api offers a fast, no-signup IP geolocation API suitable for basic location detection and network info, with a generous free tier for low-volume use.

Good fit

Use ip-api when you need basic, fast IP geolocation or network info with minimal setup and no account required.

  • prototyping
  • side-projects
  • student projects
  • basic analytics

Not a fit

Avoid if you need commercial use, HTTPS, higher request volumes, or guaranteed uptime for production workloads.

  • commercial website use
  • need HTTPS
  • require SLA
Quickstart · 5 steps
  1. Visit https://ip-api.com/docs to review API endpoints and usage.
  2. Choose the endpoint (e.g., /json/{IP}) for your use case.
  3. Make a simple HTTP GET request to the endpoint using your preferred tool or code.
  4. Parse the JSON response to extract geolocation or network data.
  5. Respect the 45 requests/minute/IP limit to avoid being blocked.

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