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Statistics of the World vs WhatIsMyIP API

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

APIStatistics of the WorldHEALTHY88WhatIsMyIP APIHEALTHY98
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms743227
P95 · ms1573672
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverified (data sourced from World Bank & IMF)Unverified
Free tierFree — no key (optional X-API-Key header)Free — limits not published
Rate limit1000 req/window · 999 remaining · resets 2026-07-09T11:30:37.514ZUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Statistics of the World vs WhatIsMyIP API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Statistics of the World or WhatIsMyIP API?

Both are neck-and-neck — Statistics of the World and WhatIsMyIP API each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.

Which is faster, Statistics of the World or WhatIsMyIP API?

WhatIsMyIP API has the lower median latency in our checks — Statistics of the World responds in 743 ms versus WhatIsMyIP API at 227 ms (P50). Tail latency (P95) is in the table above; for most workloads the median is the number that shapes how the API feels.

Do Statistics of the World and WhatIsMyIP API need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Statistics of the World is callable with no signup, and WhatIsMyIP API is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Statistics of the World and WhatIsMyIP API from the browser?

Yes — both Statistics of the World and WhatIsMyIP API send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.

Are Statistics of the World and WhatIsMyIP API free for commercial use?

Statistics of the World has unclear commercial terms, and WhatIsMyIP API 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.