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Best Geolocation APIs for Developers in 2026

Need geolocation data for your app? Here are the best APIs available on APILayer for geolocation.

1. IPStack

Locate and identify website visitors by IP address

Real-time IP geolocation API with 100+ data fields including location, ISP, timezone, currency, and security threat detection. Serves 2M+ distinct locations worldwide. Used for geo-targeted marketing, fraud prevention, and compliance.

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2. Positionstack

Forward & reverse batch geocoding API

Accurate forward and reverse geocoding. Convert addresses to coordinates and coordinates to addresses. Batch processing support for high-volume lookups.

Try Positionstack free


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