IPstack API
Data Validation · Data Analytics
IPstack is a leading IP geolocation API operated by APILayer, designed to provide developers with fast, accurate, and granular location intelligence based on IP addresses. Since its launch, IPstack has served millions of developers worldwide and has become one of the most popular geolocation APIs due to its generous free tier, comprehensive data modules, and developer-friendly documentation.
IPstack API Highlights
IPstack API is verified for developer integrations in Nigeria and across African markets, providing documented endpoints, sandbox testing, and developer support.
API Access Key (query parameter: ?access_key=YOUR_KEY)
Free: limited monthly requests. Paid: scales by plan. 99.9% uptime.
Nigeria
Ghana
Kenya
AWSIPstack API is best for:
Nigerian developers needing affordable IP geolocation with country, region, city, timezone, currency, and connection type data with paid plans from $9.99/month and a free development tier.
- Free tier:limited monthly requests, HTTP only
- Paid from $9.99/month
- HTTPS and security module require paid plan
- Annual billing:2 months free
IPstack API Core Features & Capabilities
Features Included
Not Supported
Required Access Documents for IPstack API
- Email RegistrationRequiredSign up at ipstack.com to receive a free access key. No credit card required for the free tier.
Different IPstack API use cases
- Nigerian IP Geolocation for Analytics:Use IPstack to geolocate Nigerian users by IP address, identifying city, state, and region for traffic analytics, regional feature targeting, and user segmentation on Nigerian apps.
- Currency Detection for E-commerce:Use IPstack's currency module to detect that a visitor is Nigerian (currency: NGN) and automatically set the default currency and pricing display on your e-commerce platform.
- Timezone-Based Notification Scheduling:Retrieve the timezone associated with a Nigerian user's IP address using IPstack to schedule push notifications or emails at the optimal local time.
- Connection Type for Performance Optimization:Detect whether a Nigerian user is on a mobile cellular connection versus broadband using IPstack's connection module, then serve appropriately optimized media (low-res images for mobile data users).
- Security Module for Fraud Detection:Use IPstack's security module to detect proxy, VPN, and tor usage among Nigerian users during transactions, flagging high-risk connections for additional verification.