About us
About TraceThatIP
A simple yet powerful platform to identify the geographical location of any IP address, instantly and for free.
Who we are
Accurate IP geolocation, without the friction
Welcome to TraceThatIP, your go-to tool for accurate IP geolocation data. We provide a simple yet powerful platform to help individuals, developers, and network professionals identify the geographical location of any IP address. Our service combines technical precision with a clean interface to deliver actionable insights - instantly and for free.
Whether you need to trace an IP address, find your own public IP, or get your IP in a specific format for scripting, TraceThatIP has you covered with tools designed for speed, accuracy, and ease of use.
What drives us
Our mission and vision
Our mission
To make IP geolocation data accessible to everyone - from network professionals diagnosing connectivity issues to curious users wanting to understand their digital footprint - in a fast, transparent, and privacy-respecting way. We believe that internet infrastructure data should be open and easy to understand.
Our vision
A world where internet infrastructure data is open, understandable, and available to every developer and security professional who needs it. We envision a suite of free network tools that empower users to make informed decisions about their online presence and digital security.
Under the hood
How our technology works
TraceThatIP aggregates geolocation data from multiple industry-leading providers to deliver the most accurate results possible. When you perform an IP lookup, our server-side infrastructure queries trusted databases maintained by regional internet registries and commercial geolocation services, cross-referencing the data before presenting it to you.
Our platform is built on modern web technology - Nuxt with server-side rendering for optimal performance and SEO, secured with encrypted CSRF tokens and strict origin validation, and optimised with in-memory caching to ensure sub-200ms response times. We carefully select our data providers based on accuracy, coverage, and their commitment to data protection standards.
Multiple data providers
Results are cross-referenced across trusted geolocation databases.
Secured API
Encrypted CSRF tokens and strict origin validation.
Cached for speed
In-memory caching keeps responses under 200ms.
Why us
Why choose TraceThatIP
Accuracy
Geolocation data sourced from trusted providers including IPinfo and ipapi, giving you reliable city, region, ISP, ASN, and timezone data for any IP address worldwide.
Speed
Results appear in under 200 milliseconds thanks to server-side caching and optimised provider queries. No spinners, no waiting - just instant IP intelligence.
Privacy
We don't store or track individual lookups for marketing or data mining. Your queries stay private. Read our Privacy Policy for complete details.
Developer-friendly
Get your IP in JSON, XML, YAML, or plain text. Our IP Formatter and raw endpoint are built for automation, scripts, and quick integrations.
The toolkit
Our free tool suite
IP Lookup
Geolocation, ISP, ASN and timezone for any IP address, pinned on an interactive map.
Open toolWhat's My IP
Your public IP address, location and ISP the moment the page loads. Copy it in one click.
Open toolDNS Lookup
Query live DNS records for any domain to verify mail, SPF, DKIM and nameserver setup.
Open toolSubnet Calculator
Network, broadcast and usable host range for any IPv4 subnet, with binary breakdowns.
Open toolIP API & Formatter
Free plain-text and JSON endpoints for scripts, CI pipelines and cURL one-liners.
Open toolPopular IPs
Well-known addresses from Google, Cloudflare, AWS and more, plus common private IPs.
Open toolBuilt by
Independently developed
TraceThatIP Team
Independent Development Studio
TraceThatIP is independently developed with a focus on simplicity, speed, and reliability. We are passionate about building useful tools that make network data accessible to everyone.
Get in touch
Questions, ideas or a data report?
For general inquiries, feature requests, partnership proposals, or data accuracy reports. We aim to respond within 24 to 48 hours on business days.