What is IPinfo?
IPinfo delivers comprehensive IP address intelligence through reliable APIs and data downloads. The platform transforms raw IP addresses into structured data with location information, privacy detection, network intelligence, and mobile carrier details available in milliseconds.
With 99.99% uptime and 50-200ms response times, IPinfo offers scalable solutions for real-time applications. The service covers both IPv4 and IPv6 addresses with daily data refreshes to ensure accuracy. Developers can choose between API integration or database downloads in various formats for seamless implementation into their workflows.
Features
- Geolocation: Provides accurate location data including city, region, country, coordinates, timezone, and postal code
- Privacy Detection: Identifies VPNs, proxies, Tor networks, and other anonymization mechanisms
- ASN Data: Offers visibility into network ownership, relationships, and autonomous system numbers
- Mobile Carrier Information: Delivers detailed carrier data including name, MCC/MNC codes, and country codes
- Real-time API: Processes IP lookups with 50-200ms response times and 99.99% uptime
- Daily Data Refresh: Updates IP information daily to reflect current internet infrastructure
- IPv4 & IPv6 Coverage: Supports both address formats with worldwide coverage
- Multiple Integration Options: Offers API access, database downloads, and SDKs for various programming languages
Use Cases
- Enhancing security measures by detecting VPNs and proxies
- Personalizing user experiences based on geographic location
- Fraud prevention through IP intelligence and risk assessment
- Network monitoring and infrastructure management
- Content localization and regional targeting
- Compliance with geographic regulations and restrictions
- Market analysis and customer segmentation
- Cybersecurity threat detection and mitigation
FAQs
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How reliable is IPinfo's API?
IPinfo's API maintains 99.99% uptime with average response times of 50-200ms, supporting up to 100,000 queries per second and having processed over 1.95 trillion API requests in the past year. -
What happens if I exceed my monthly request quota?
Extra requests are billed at your plan's price-per-query rate (Core: $0.000539, Plus: $0.000811) and rounded to the nearest cent, with no minimum charge for overages. -
Can I download IP data as a database?
Yes, database downloads are available but not included in self-serve plans; contact the sales team for more information and pricing. -
How does IPinfo track API usage?
Usage is tracked through your access token included in each request, with real-time monitoring and email notifications as you approach your monthly limit. -
Is there a minimum subscription period?
No, you can cancel anytime with month-to-month or annual subscription options available.
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IPinfo Uptime Monitor
Average Uptime
99.58%
Average Response Time
164.33 ms
