About IPWhatIs

Your trusted source for accurate IP address information and geolocation data

What is IPWhatIs?

IPWhatIs is a free, fast, and accurate IP address lookup tool designed to help users discover their public IP address and obtain detailed geolocation information. Whether you're a network administrator troubleshooting connectivity issues, a developer testing location-based features, or simply curious about your online presence, our tool provides the information you need instantly.

Our Mission

We believe that understanding your digital footprint is essential in today's connected world. Our mission is to provide everyone with easy access to IP address information and geolocation data, empowering users to make informed decisions about their online privacy and security.

What We Provide

  • •Automatic IP Detection: Instantly see your current public IP address
  • •Manual IP Lookup: Search for information about any IPv4 or IPv6 address
  • •Geolocation Data: Country, region, city, and coordinates
  • •ISP Information: Internet service provider and organization details
  • •IP Version Detection: Identifies IPv4 and IPv6 addresses

Use Cases

  • •Network troubleshooting and diagnostics
  • •Verifying VPN and proxy connections
  • •Remote access configuration
  • •Security analysis and fraud detection
  • •Website analytics and visitor tracking
  • •Educational purposes and research

Data Sources

We use industry-leading IP geolocation databases to provide accurate and up-to-date information. Our data comes from:

  • •Regional Internet Registries (RIRs)
  • •Internet Service Provider records
  • •Crowdsourced and verified location data

Accuracy

Our IP geolocation service provides varying levels of accuracy depending on the location level:

  • •Country: 95-99% accuracy
  • •Region/State: 80-90% accuracy
  • •City: 50-80% accuracy
  • •ISP/Org: 90-95% accuracy

Important Notes

  • •Privacy: IP geolocation cannot determine your exact physical address or personal identity. It shows the general area associated with your ISP.
  • •VPNs and Proxies: If you're using a VPN or proxy service, the tool will display the IP address and location of the VPN server, not your actual location.
  • •Mobile Networks: Mobile IP addresses may show the location of the network's gateway rather than your device's actual location.
  • •Dynamic IPs: Most residential connections use dynamic IP addresses that may change periodically when assigned by your ISP.