IPGeolocation.io Blog

Set IP threat score rules per action, learn which flags should change the answer, and test it all in shadow mode. IPGeolocation.io returns one of the most detailed security responses in one call: 27 fields behind every score.

Residential proxies make automated traffic look like real households, which is exactly why IP reputation checks miss them. Here is how detection actually works: provider attribution, network and behavior signals, live connection analysis, and confidence scores instead of binary blocks.

VPN detection identifies traffic routed through VPN servers before it reaches your app. Here is how the two signal families work, what they miss, and what to do with a positive result.

iCloud Private Relay and Cloudflare WARP both hide a visitor's real IP address, but they are built for different jobs and hide it in different ways. Private Relay protects Safari browsing, DNS queries, and unencrypted HTTP app traffic through a two-hop relay system. WARP is a whole-device tunnel through Cloudflare's network. Both keep the user near their real region, and, as you will see below, our detection API flags both as relays. If you run a website, an app, or a fraud pipeline, you meet b

A lot of weak "IP geolocation data" is just a WHOIS guess dressed up with marketing. Here is how we actually build ours, layer by layer, from registry data and geofeeds to active measurement and verification, and how accurate it really is.

A CGI proxy is an old-school web proxy you use through a web page, and it leaves an obvious trace. The destination sees the proxy server's IP, not the visitor's. Here is how it works, whether it still matters, and how to flag the traffic.

Eight benefits of IP geolocation that translate directly into revenue, security, and compliance outcomes, with an industry matrix showing which ones matter most for e-commerce, SaaS, AdTech, Fintech, Streaming, and regulated industries.

VPN detection is only as good as its data. We monitor 180+ providers, run live honeypots, and update threat scores daily. Most APIs won't tell you this much.

Compare the best VPN and proxy detection APIs in 2026 by residential proxy coverage, relay detection, pricing, and response depth for real-world use.

IP geolocation powers localization, CDNs, and fraud defense - but data is often stale or conflicting. Here’s what breaks and how geofeeds can help.

A practical framework for comparing VPN and proxy detection APIs with a focus on detection depth, false positives, latency, and developer experience.

Discover the most impactful IP geolocation use cases, from personalized content and fraud detection to compliance and threat intelligence.

Explanation of IPGeolocation.io's Astronomy API, presenting its use cases and fields' practical interpretation.

Prevent online payment fraud, account takeovers, bot attacks, and other malicious activities. Detect and block VPNs to secure customers.

Learn how top brands like Netflix, Amazon, and others succeed with IP geolocation to localize content, improve ads, and secure users, and how you can, too.

Learn how businesses use IP geolocation to personalize content, enhance security, ensure regulatory compliance, and optimize performance in modern web applications

Bogon IP Addresses are the set of IP Addresses not assigned to any entity by Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) and RIR (Regional Internet Registry).

How to find someone's IP address using "IP lookup tools", "examining email headers", and "the command prompt". Or, you can simply ask Google for your IP address.

For businesses operating across multiple regions, effective geotargeting is essential for providing personalized experiences to website visitors worldwide. This includes tailoring content, pricing, and dedicated pages based on the visitor's location to enhance engagement and conversion rates.

Online applications are most susceptible to attacks today. Securing them is a need for their robustness. Here is how you can restrict the access to your online applications to the visitors from a specific region using IP Location services.

GDPR stands for the General Data Protection Regulation. IPGeolocation.io is GDPR compliant and we are committed to protecting your data privacy.

A case study of how some famous online sellers are using IP geolocation and how they have become huge names in the industry

Read about our backstory. How our own need compelled us to build an IP Geolocation Database from scratch and offer it as REST API for everyone.