ipwhois API
Overview
IP geolocation with country, city, coordinates, ISP, timezone and flag data
ipwhois is a geocoding API. It needs no API key. It is served over HTTPS and allows browser requests (CORS).
At a glance
- Authentication
- No auth
- HTTPS
- Yes
- CORS
- Yes
- Category
- Geocoding
Questions
Does the ipwhois API need an API key?
No. The ipwhois API can be called without an API key or sign-up, which makes it handy for prototypes and front-end demos.
Can I call the ipwhois API from the browser?
Yes. The ipwhois API sends CORS headers, so a web page can call it directly with fetch().
Does the ipwhois API support HTTPS?
Yes, the ipwhois API is served over HTTPS.
What are alternatives to the ipwhois API?
Other Geocoding APIs include Bing Maps, ip-api, OpenStreetMap, GeographQL, IP Address Details.
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