API Documentation

The Free Client-side Reverse Geocoding API is designed to be used strictly on the client side and in compliance with the fair use policy. Any violation of this rule may lead to a ban on the IP address attempting to access the API, thereby preventing the use of any of BigDataCloud's free APIs....

Our Next Generation IP Geolocation technology is one-of-a-kind, and we're in the process of obtaining a patent for it. It pushes IP Geolocation accuracy to its maximum theoretical potential. To learn more about the theoretical limits of IP Geolocation accuracy, we encourage you to read our blog post titled ...

Our Reverse Geocoding API is unique compared to other service providers because it is the first to deliver administrative/non-administrative boundaries-based results. Whereas, other service providers try to resolve the coordinates to the closest street addresses. Hence, their accuracy varies widely among various users and are slow to resolve. ...

BigDataCloud IP Geolocation operates from an automated algorithm (patent-pending), which consolidates and prioritises information from a number of sources.Therefore, we do not act on any request to update the data, stored and utilised in our IP Geolocation APIs....

IP based geolocation is becoming an essential means for delivering personalised user experiences. Many internet services like news, social networks, video streaming sites, e-commerce and location-based apps are dependent on accurate IP geolocation data. Moreover, it is widely utilised for fraud prevention and cybersecurity. Incorrect IP Geolocation can negatively affect the overall user online experience, often leading to customer complaints. ...