IP Location Accuracy Test
Compare IP geolocation accuracy across multiple databases. See why city-level IP tracking is unreliable.
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How IP Geolocation Works
IP geolocation databases map IP address ranges to physical locations based on registration data from Regional Internet Registries (RIRs) and ISP information. However, this mapping is imperfect.
ISPs often assign IP addresses from centralized pools, meaning your IP might be registered to a data center location hundreds of miles away from your actual location.
📊 Real Accuracy Statistics
Country Level
95-99%
Highly reliable for most IPs
Region/State
80-95%
Generally accurate
City Level
50-80%
Often inaccurate by 100+ miles
❌ Common Myths Debunked
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"Police can find your exact address from IP"
False. They need ISP cooperation (requires legal warrant) to get subscriber info.
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"IP shows exact GPS coordinates"
False. Coordinates shown are approximate, usually ISP location or city center.
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"Country is usually correct"
True. Country-level accuracy is 95-99% for most IPs.
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"VPNs change apparent location"
True. VPNs route traffic through servers in different locations.