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ddownload vs IPLocate.io

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

APIddownloadREACHABLE—IPLocate.ioNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublished50 req/window · 49 remaining · resets 1783555200
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

ddownload vs IPLocate.io: common questions

Which is more reliable, ddownload or IPLocate.io?

On our scheduled checks, IPLocate.io leads on measured uptime — ddownload at —% versus IPLocate.io at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Do ddownload and IPLocate.io need an API key?

IPLocate.io needs no key, while ddownload requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for IPLocate.io first.

Can I call ddownload and IPLocate.io from the browser?

Only IPLocate.io is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. ddownload needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are ddownload and IPLocate.io free for commercial use?

ddownload has unclear commercial terms, and IPLocate.io has unclear commercial terms. We track service terms and the data license as separate fields — see the Commercial use and Data license rows above, and confirm both before shipping either in a paid product.