GeoNames API
No authGeocoding
Overview
Place names and other geographical data
GeoNames is a geocoding API. It needs no API key. It is served over plain HTTP.
At a glance
- Authentication
- No auth
- HTTPS
- No
- CORS
- Unknown
- Category
- Geocoding
Questions
Does the GeoNames API need an API key?
No. The GeoNames API can be called without an API key or sign-up, which makes it handy for prototypes and front-end demos.
Does the GeoNames API support HTTPS?
The GeoNames API is listed as HTTP only, so avoid sending secrets to it.
What are alternatives to the GeoNames API?
Other Geocoding APIs include Bing Maps, ip-api, OpenStreetMap, GeographQL, IP Address Details.
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