IPstack

Real-time IP geolocation API

IPstack gives you accurate IP-based location, ISP, timezone, and security data in a single API call. Instantly locate users, detect VPNs and proxies, and adapt your product or service to each visitor in real-time.

Easy to integrate

Ship faster with a simple REST API that returns JSON or XML in milliseconds. Plug in your access key, call the endpoint, and start enriching requests with IP intelligence right away.

Global coverage

Look up IPs from over 2 million locations and 200,000 plus cities worldwide, with support for both IPv4 and IPv6. Build location-aware features that work anywhere your users are

Built for security

Identify VPNs, proxies, and other risky IPs, backed by 256-bit SSL encryption and real-time threat detection to protect logins, payments, and admin surfaces.

Reliable at scale

IPstack is trusted by thousands of developers and businesses, with 99.9 percent uptime and enterprise-grade reliability, so your IP checks stay online as you grow.

2M+

Locations in the IP
database worldwide

200k+

Cities with detailed
geolocation coverage.

99.9%

API uptime for real-time
IP lookups in production.

24/7

Support

Flexible Plan for Every
Stage of Growth

SSL Encryption

Location Module

Time Zone Module

Connection Module

Currency Module

Security Module

Bulk Endpoint support

Standard Support included

Custom request volume

Free

100 Total Requests.

Starter

50,000 Request/mo.

$12.99/mo.

Professional

500,000 Request/mo.

$59.99/mo.

Enterprise

2,000,000 Request/mo.

$99.99/mo.

Custom

Need more? Contact sales for custom needs

Need Clarity? Here Are
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What is IPstack?

IPstack is a real-time IP to geolocation API that returns accurate location data and IP intelligence so you can identify visitors and adjust your application experience accordingly. It is used by thousands of developers and businesses and is built to handle both small projects and large-scale apps.

What data can I get from an IP lookup?

A single IPstack lookup can return location details such as city, region, country, latitude, and longitude, along with ISP, connection type, ASN, timezone, currency, and security insights like VPN, proxy, and threat detection flags

Which response formats does the API support?

IPstack supports both JSON and XML responses, so you can integrate it with almost any backend, frontend, or middleware stack.

How accurate and reliable is the IP data?

IPstack uses partnerships with leading ISPs and a global dataset that covers more than 2 million locations and 200,000 plus cities, backed by a 99.9% uptime SLA for consistent, up-to-date results

Is there a free tier, and how do I get started?

Yes. IPstack offers a free tier so you can test the API and build prototypes without upfront cost. Sign up for an account, grab your API key, then follow the Quickstart guide in the docs to make your first request.

Build Smarter With IP
Intelligence

See IPstack in Action

See how teams use IP geolocation with real-world use cases.

IPstack Documentation

Everything you need to integrate in minutes:
quickstart guides, code examples, and full API
reference for JSON and XML responses.

Trusted by Developers
Worldwide

“We use the location data to auto-detect currency for our global checkout, and it works perfectly.”

Tim harris
CTO

“The accuracy is impressive! We tested it against three other providers, and IPstack won on city-level precision.”

Claire Anderson
Product Manager

“One of the easiest APIs we’ve implemented. The documentation is clear, and the data structure makes sense right away.”

Paul Jones
Head of Development

“The security module helped us block thousands of bot sign-ups by flagging risky IPs instantly.”

Eleonar Fizgerald
Head of Engineering

“Response times are consistently fast, keeping our user experience smooth even during peak traffic.”

Chad Jones
Head of Marketing

IPstack