IPify

API

Free, simple API to get your public IP address

Overview

IPify provides a lightweight RESTful API for retrieving a user’s public IP address with zero setup. Its core endpoint is a GET request to https://api.ipify.org, supporting responses in JSON (add ?format=json), plain text, or JSONP. Ideal for developers building apps needing user IP identification, debugging network configurations, or adding basic location context to user sessions. It requires no authentication, allows unlimited non-commercial requests, and ensures high uptime. Compatible with all programming languages and platforms, it’s a reliable tool for quick IP retrieval in development workflows.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://www.ipify.org/')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful
JSON/Plain Text/JSONP support
No authentication required
Unlimited non-commercial requests
Cross-platform compatibility

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is IPify free to use?

Yes, IPify is completely free for both commercial and non-commercial use with no hidden costs.

? Does it require an API Key?

No, IPify does not require any API key or authentication to access its core features.

? What is the response format?

IPify supports JSON, plain text, and JSONP. Use ?format=json for JSON, ?format=jsonp&callback=yourCallback for JSONP, or omit the parameter for plain text.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free

Category Development

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Extremely easy to integrate
⊕ Zero setup needed
⊕ High reliability
⊕ Multiple response formats

Cons

⊖ No geolocation data included
⊖ No SLA for free use
⊖ Limited to public IP retrieval only