BigDataCloud

API

Fast, accurate IP geolocation APIs with security checks and confidence area

Overview

BigDataCloud provides RESTful IP geolocation APIs with endpoints like /data/ip-geolocation-full and /data/ip-geolocation-with-confidence. Responses are in JSON format, including detailed location data (city, region, country, coordinates), security checks (VPN/proxy detection, threat score), and confidence area (radius of accuracy for IP location). Use cases include fraud prevention (identifying suspicious IPs), content localization (serving region-specific content), targeted marketing (geographic segmentation), and security threat mitigation (blocking high-risk IPs). The APIs are optimized for fast response times and high accuracy.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://www.bigdatacloud.com/ip-geolocation-apis')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful API
Fast IP Geolocation
Accurate Location Data
Security Checks (VPN/Proxy Detection)
Confidence Area Radius
JSON Response Format

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is BigDataCloud API free to use?

Yes, BigDataCloud offers a free tier with limited requests; advanced features and higher limits require a paid subscription.

? Does it require an API Key?

Yes, most endpoints require an API key for authentication, obtainable by signing up on their official website.

? What is the response format?

All BigDataCloud IP geolocation APIs return responses in JSON format, which is easy to parse and integrate into applications.

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Tool Info

Pricing Freemium

Category Geocoding

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ High Accuracy
⊕ Fast Response Times
⊕ Comprehensive Security Checks
⊕ Confidence Area Data
⊕ Easy Integration

Cons

⊖ Rate-limited Free Tier
⊖ Advanced Features Require Paid Plans
⊖ No SLA for Basic Usage