Geocoding — entry 029 of 80
geoPlugin
geoPlugin's IP geolocation and currency-conversion web services return JSON, XML, or CSV, but the free/keyless tier is confirmed dead: every unauthenticated request now returns a 403 "no longer available for free use, please upgrade to a paid plan" error, live-verified with and without an Origin header (no CORS header is present either way). A paid subscription is required for working access; the exact credential mechanism could not be tested without paying.
AuthenticationAPI KeySign up with the provider to obtain credentials.
HTTPSSupportedTraffic is encrypted in transit.
CORSDisabledBrowser calls need a server-side proxy.
PricingPaidSubscription required — no meaningful free tier.
FormatsJSON, XML, CSVResponses can be requested as JSON or XML or CSV.
GreatAPIs Score
Score73
Authentication15/25API key required
Pricing9/20Paid API
Docs14/20Documentation URL provided
Formats15/15Supports 3 response formats
Freshness20/20Verified within 6 months
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<a href="https://greatapis.com/api/geoplugin/"><img src="https://greatapis.com/badge/geoplugin.svg" alt="Scored 73 on greatapis.com"></a>Auth quickstart
- Sign up with the provider to get an API key.
- Send it on every request as a header
Authorization: <key> - The exact header isn't documented — Authorization is a common default; confirm in the provider's docs.
Stored keyNo key stored
Your key is stored only in this browser (localStorage) and sent directly to the API — never to greatapis.