IPinfo Lite: The Most Accurate Free IP Geolocation API & Database

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Accurate country-level geolocation and ASN details for free. No monthly fees, no credit card required, and unlimited API requests.

Unlimited & Free

No fees, no credit card—just unlimited requests.

7 Essential IP Attributes

Access geolocation and ASN data for robust IP intelligence.

Database Download or API

Choose the best ingestion method for your infrastructure.

Why Choose IPinfo Lite?

IPinfo Lite gives you unlimited access to accurate, daily-updated country-level geolocation and ASN data for IPv4 and IPv6 addresses. Entirely free and without usage limits, it's ideal for any scenario requiring reliable IP data.

Full Accuracy

Updated Daily

IPv4 and IPv6

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What's Included in IPinfo Lite

Sample Response

Available Data Fields

Field NameDescription
networkCIDR/IP range or single IP address
asnAutonomous System Number, an organization that owns the IP range block
as_nameName of the AS (Autonomous System) organization
as_domainOfficial domain or website of the ASN organization
country_codeTwo-letter ISO 3166 country code of the IP addresses
countryCountry name
continent_codeTwo-letter continent code of the IP location
continentContinent name of the IP location

Unrivaled data accuracy

Verified IP Accuracy. Not Estimates.

Most IP providers stop at noisy Whois and geofeeds. IPinfo goes further. We don’t just collect IP data — we verify it, validate it, and engineer it for developers.

They guess. We measure. And that makes all the difference.

Step 1: Collect & Clean

Like most IP data companies, we aggregate raw IP data from multiple sources as a starting point.

Fast and Easy API Access

Start using our fast & easy API right away. Setup takes only a few minutes.

  • 50-200 ms response time on average
  • 99.999% uptime
  • Data updates every 24 hours
  • Bank grade security

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Custom Database Download

Leverage raw IP datasets, customize your data feeds, and choose your ideal format.

  • Available in CSV, MMDB, JSON and Parquet
  • Customizable fields
  • Data updates every 24 hours
  • Bank grade security

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How Development Teams Across the World Use IPinfo Lite

IPinfo Lite is used by development teams across the world to build reliable IP data solutions.

Cybersecurity & Fraud Prevention

Security teams rely on IP insights to identify and block high-risk traffic, monitor suspicious login attempts, and improve incident response. Real-time geolocation data helps SOCs, MDR providers, and IAM platforms detect threats faster, mitigate fraud, and maintain airtight security protocols.

Personalized Content & Localization

Companies deliver region-specific experiences by instantly detecting IPs location. Streaming services can tailor libraries based on country, and ecommerce sites can automatically adjust currency or language. This localization strategy boosts engagement and conversion rates while reducing bounce.

Digital Marketing & Adtech

Marketers use geolocation data to refine campaigns, ensuring ads reach the right audience at the right time. IP insights allow precise geo-targeting, optimizing ad spend and enhancing click-through and conversion rates by filtering bad traffic and connecting ads with the right audience.

Regulatory Compliance, GDPR & Gametech

Organizations and gaming platforms use IP data to enforce geographic restrictions and abide by local gambling and privacy laws. By identifying IPs locations, companies ensure that personal data is processed according to regional regulations, reducing legal risks.

To explore more, check out our full list of use cases.

vio.com

The data is available right away, and you can try it on the website or use the API. The plans are flexible and can be adjusted to our changing request volumes. Most competitors, when it comes to their IP privacy data, require you to commit to a larger response – some back-and-forth with emails, going for a more expensive plan right away. And that's something we didn't want.

PingPong

The implementation was absolutely flawless. Getting set up with IPinfo was very easy. From researching providers, to implementation and testing of the API, it took a few hours maximum.

Oort (acquired by Cisco)

Geolocation is a really important point for our customers. When an account logs on and is involved in suspicious activities that look like security risks, it’s very important to be able to identify where that person normally logs on versus the location of the suspicious activity. It’s a vital piece of context to make decisions on how to respond to that particular area of risk.

vio.com

The data is available right away, and you can try it on the website or use the API. The plans are flexible and can be adjusted to our changing request volumes. Most competitors, when it comes to their IP privacy data, require you to commit to a larger response – some back-and-forth with emails, going for a more expensive plan right away. And that's something we didn't want.

PingPong

The implementation was absolutely flawless. Getting set up with IPinfo was very easy. From researching providers, to implementation and testing of the API, it took a few hours maximum.

Made for Developers, Trusted by Enterprises

Our expert in-house team diligently maintains and supports IPinfo Lite, ensuring you always have accurate, up-to-date IP data at your fingertips. With libraries for more than a dozen popular programming languages—from Ruby to Rust and PHP to Perl—integrating our API is quick and seamless. Explore our developer docs to see just how easy it is to get started.

Employ Our Data on Other Leading Platforms

Our API integrations merge the power of IPinfo’s proprietary IP data with other industry-leading cloud platforms. Use your IP data at scale with our supported integrations, such as Snowflake, Splunk, GCP, and more.

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Get started With IPinfo Lite

City-level geolocation with essential IP context—fast, accurate, and easy to use.

Unlimited API Requests

Build and test without worrying about quotas or hidden fees.

Accurate Geo and ASN IP Data

Get accurate country and ASN data for reliable IP intelligence.

Daily Data Refresh

Our data is refreshed daily to keep pace with global IP changes.

IPv4 & IPv6 Coverage

Depend on reliable data for both address formats worldwide.

Easy Integration

Get started in minutes with a straightforward API or one of our integrations.

99.99% Uptime

Experience precise responses around the clock with our fast and reliable API.

Community Support

Get help from our community of IP data experts.

Database Download or API

Choose between our lightning-fast API or data downloads in JSON, MMDB, CSV or Parquet formats.

Explore Our Full Range of Data

IPinfo Lite delivers accurate, foundational country-level and ASN data without limits. When you require city-level details, privacy signals, or advanced context, you can seamlessly upgrade.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • How accurate is IPinfo Lite's geolocation data?

    IPinfo Lite provides industry-leading accuracy for country-level geolocation data. Our data undergoes the same rigorous validation process as our premium offerings and it is the most accurate data we have available.

  • Can I use IPinfo Lite data within a product?

  • Where can I find developer documentation?

  • How can I integrate IPinfo Lite into my applications?

  • Which open source projects use IPinfo data?

  • Can I upgrade to a paid plan if I need more data?

    Absolutely! As your needs evolve, you can seamlessly upgrade to access city-level precision, privacy detection, company context, and other advanced features.

Support & Resources

We always welcome user's feedback. Submit a data correction request here or check out our documentation and helpful guides here.