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Nick Davies
Nick Davies

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IPStack — Locate and identify website visitors by IP address

Looking for a reliable geolocation API? IPStack might be exactly what you need.

What is IPStack?

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.

Quick Facts

Detail Info
Category Geolocation
Type REST API
Format JSON
Auth API Key
Free Tier Yes

Why IPStack?

  • Production-ready — used by 2.2M+ developers on APILayer
  • One API key — works across all 40+ APILayer APIs
  • Free to start — no credit card required
  • Great docs — clear documentation with code examples
  • Scalable — from hobby projects to enterprise

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Try IPStack free — sign up takes 30 seconds, no credit card needed.


IPStack is part of APILayer, a platform with 40+ production-ready APIs under one account and one API key.

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