IPInfoDB
APIFree IP geolocation API for country, region, city, and time zone lookup
Overview
IPInfoDB API provides RESTful endpoints for IP address geolocation, delivering detailed data including country (name/code), region, city, postal code, coordinates (latitude/longitude), and time zone. Responses are formatted in JSON for seamless integration into applications. Key use cases include customizing website content based on user location, detecting fraudulent IPs for security, optimizing ad targeting, and auto-adjusting time zones in global apps. It supports both single and batch IP lookups to cater to varying volume needs.
Example Integration (JavaScript)
fetch('https://www.ipinfodb.com/api')
.then(res => res.json())
.then(data => console.log(data))
.catch(err => console.error(err)); Key Features
- RESTful API
- JSON response format
- Free access tier
- Single/batch IP lookups
- Time zone data included
Frequently Asked Questions
? Is IPInfoDB free to use?
Yes, IPInfoDB offers a free tier with access to core geolocation data points such as country, region, city, and time zone.
? Does it require an API Key?
Yes, users need to sign up for a free API key from the IPInfoDB website to authenticate and access the API endpoints.
? What is the response format?
The API returns responses in JSON format, which is lightweight and easy to parse across most programming languages.
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Tool Info
Pros
- ⊕ Free core functionality
- ⊕ Comprehensive location data points
- ⊕ Easy to integrate
- ⊕ Time zone info available
Cons
- ⊖ Rate-limited free tier
- ⊖ No official service level agreement (SLA)
- ⊖ Lacks advanced data like ISP details in free tier