Residential proxy detection with MaxMind
Balance security and usability with proxy probing plus actionable confidence scores.
Get insight into the tens of millions of proxies hiding in residential networks so that you can take action against the riskiest traffic, and reduce friction for real users.
Proxy detection for low-latency, high-volume needs
Active probing of residential proxy networks
63M+
IPv4 addresses
26M+
IPv6 /64 blocks
300+
Proxy providers
50K+
ISPs covered
Actionable confidence scores
Based on the duration and frequency of sightings of IP addresses.
Dedicated support
Access to our team of IP intelligence experts to interpret our data for your specific use case.
Why businesses choose MaxMind for proxy detection
MaxMind has been a leader in proxy detection for more than a decade. Our GeoIP Anonymous Plus suite takes proxy detection to the next level, combining network-based inference methods with advanced proxy probing, backed by confidence scores to minimize false positives.
Industry-leading active probing
The active proxy probing methods incorporated into our products cover more than 300 residential proxy providers, identifying more than 63 million IPv4 addresses and 26 million IPv6 /64 blocks embedded in more than 50,000 ISPs across 244 countries.
Multi-method proxy detection
To maximize coverage while minimizing false positives, we combine active probing with insights from our global fraud detection network. We also monitor suspicious changes at the internet registry level, and rely on our decades of IP intelligence experience for context on how networks are used and deployed.
A partner built on trust and transparency
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Contact our sales team to explore our residential proxy detection data.
Contact our sales teamScale proxy detection as you grow
For businesses that need residential proxy detection for lower volume applications, our self-serve offerings provide an accessible and cost-effective entry point that scales with you as you grow.
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Meet core requirements
Get complete access to our premium proxy detection data.
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Go live in minutes
Our API is quick to integrate for developers who need a solution fast.
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Skip the up-front investment
Pay only for the queries you use.