a.ip-api.com - dns.ninja
a.ip-api.com
| DNSSEC | ⚠️ Not signed | ||||||
| A | 176.124.112.100🇬🇧 RAGE4-ANYCAST-AS176.124.112.0/24 proxy route | ||||||
| PTR | ns1.r4ns.com | ||||||
| PTR | ns1.r4ns.net | ||||||
ip-api.com
| DNSSEC | ⚠️ Not signed | ||||||
| A | 208.95.112.1🇺🇸 TUT-AS208.95.112.0/24 Total Uptime Technologies LLC | ||||||
| NS | a.ip-api.com ⭐ | ||||||
| NS | b.ip-api.com | ||||||
| MX | mx1.emailsrvr.com ⭐ | ||||||
| MX | mx2.emailsrvr.com(20) | ||||||
| TXT | v=spf1 mx include:emailsrvr.com ~all | ||||||
| SOA | a.ip-api.comadmin@ip-api.com serial=1784454147 | ||||||
rank #52386 globally
rank #25523 in the tld
⚠️ On DNS blocklist: ultimate
Semrush Rank:#154,693 Keywords:4,872 Traffic:11,573/mo
WOT: UNKNOWN (37/100)
📈 Tranco rank: #381
IP-API.com
IP-API.com is a popular IP geolocation service that has been operating since 2012. The platform identifies physical locations based on IP addresses and domains, processing over 1 billion requests per day and trusted by thousands of businesses worldwide.
Services
- IP Geolocation API - Returns detailed location data including coordinates, timezone, ISP, country, city, and currency
- Batch API - Process multiple IP queries in a single request
- DNS Geolocation - Location lookup for domain names
- Multiple response formats - JSON, XML, CSV, Newline, and PHP serialized
Pricing Model
The service uses a freemium model. The free tier requires no API key or registration but is limited to 45 requests per minute and non-commercial use only. The paid Pro service offers unlimited queries, SSL/HTTPS access, usage statistics, and commercial licensing.
Infrastructure
- Web hosting: 208.95.112.1 (AS7489 TUT-AS, US)
- Nameservers: a.ip-api.com and b.ip-api.com on RAGE4-ANYCAST-AS (UK)
- Mail: Rackspace (mx1.emailsrvr.com, mx2.emailsrvr.com)
- Performance: Sub-50ms response times from dedicated servers across US, EU, and APAC regions
- Tranco rank: #412 globally
PTR for
NS for
Same first word
Similar names
DNS History
3 records (1 active, 2 former)
○A107.161.30.62015-06-23 → 2018-07-03 · 4 obs
● 2018-07-03 21:39:34
○ 2019-11-09 12:59:00
○ 2026-07-23 21:43:02
●A176.124.112.1002026-02-16 → 2026-07-23 · 3 obs
● 2026-02-16 07:50:38
● 2026-07-23 21:43:02
○A188.165.197.1412019-11-09 → 2019-11-09 · 4 obs
● 2019-11-09 12:59:00
○ 2026-02-16 07:50:38
○ 2026-07-23 21:43:02
🔍 DNS Trace
📋 Delegation Chain
| Zone | Nameservers | Glue |
|---|---|---|
| com | a.gtld-servers.net, b.gtld-servers.net, c.gtld-servers.net, d.gtld-servers.net... | - |
| ip-api.com | a.ip-api.com, b.ip-api.com | 2 records |
✅ Authoritative Response
Server:176.124.113.200
NS records: a.ip-api.com, b.ip-api.com
🔒 DNSSEC Status
⚠️ Insecure (no DNSSEC)
No DS record for ip-api.com (unsigned zone)
⏱️ Timing
Total: 990ms | Queries: -
📄 Records
| Type | Count | Sample Data |
|---|---|---|
| A | 1 | 176.124.112.100 |
📌 Glue Records Collected
Total: 2
In-bailiwick: 2 (a.ip-api.com, b.ip-api.com)
Analysis
Name Server Role
a.ip-api.com acts as an authoritative name server for ip-api.com.
b.ip-api.com and a.ip-api.com are a common name server pair.
IP Addresses
a.ip-api.com directs to one IP number, which is 176.124.112.100.
Among the host names that share IP numbers with a.ip-api.com are ns1.lingxiao999.net, racns1.aurosoftware.net, ns1.patchstorm.com and two others.