What does the block value mean?
It is a compact IP classification returned by IPHub’s API. Your application decides how to use it.
IPHub VPN detection review.
IPHub returns an IP block classification, with proxyType context in API v2.2. Basic covers known anonymizing infrastructure; Professional adds residential-proxy detection. The IP API does not supply persistent device identity.
Overall score7.6 / 10
Free accessBasic free plan: 1,000 requests per day
Entry priceSee current pricing
DeliveryIP lookup API; downloadable options also available
What drives the score.
The retained 7.6 score reflects an accessible IP classification API. Version 2.2 adds proxy-type context; device continuity and linked account history require another layer. These six factors show the documented evidence and the questions behind the full 38-criterion rubric.
| Detection coverage 30 percent of rubric | The API classifies an IP with block values 0, 1 or 2. |
|---|---|
| False-positive discipline 18 percent of rubric | A compact block value is easy to integrate but offers limited explanation for a user-facing action. |
| Integration 16 percent of rubric | IP lookup API; downloadable options also available |
| Freshness 14 percent of rubric | The classification depends on the vendor’s current IP data; confirm the response against the connection types that matter to you. |
| Verdict depth 12 percent of rubric | A numeric block classification plus version-dependent proxyType fields for proxy, Tor, hosting and relay. |
| Pricing and access 8 percent of rubric | Basic free plan: 1,000 requests per day; See current pricing |
Key facts.
- Method: The API classifies an IP with block values 0, 1 or 2. API v2.2 adds a proxyType object and blockReason context; residential-proxy detection requires the Professional plan. Source ↗
- Freshness: The classification depends on the vendor’s current IP data; confirm the response against the connection types that matter to you. Source ↗
- Output: A numeric block classification plus version-dependent proxyType fields for proxy, Tor, hosting and relay. Professional adds residentialProxy context. This remains IP data rather than persistent visitor identity. Source ↗
- Access: The Basic tier has a free 1,000-request-per-day plan; residential proxy detection is listed on PRO. Source ↗
What the product provides.
| Primary role | IP classification and proxy types |
|---|---|
| Delivery | IP lookup API; downloadable options also available |
| Free access | Basic free plan: 1,000 requests per day |
| Paid entry | See current pricing |
| Vendor page | IPHub API documentation |
| Pricing source | Vendor pricing or access page |
Strengths and limitations.
Strengths
- Simple response shape
- Low integration effort
- Free entry option
Limitations
- Residential-proxy detection requires Professional
- IP classifications do not identify a returning visitor across changed exits
Who it suits.
Forums and smaller applications needing a simple datacenter or VPN signal.
Test IPHub with your VPN.
Use the guest lookup and compare the IP classification. Residential-proxy detail has separate limits and Pro access conditions.
Further reading from IPHub.
Explains block classifications, shared-network false positives, action selection and caching.
Residential proxy detection: Best practices ↗ · Implementation guide
FAQ about IPHub.
Is IPHub free?
The Basic tier lists a free plan with 1,000 requests per day.
Does Basic include residential proxy detection?
The vendor marks P2P residential proxy detection as a PRO feature; verify the current plan before buying.
What is the main limitation for account abuse?
An IP block value does not link a returning device or show the history behind an account.
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