# Free JavaScript service discontinued

_November 19, 2014_

> **⚠️ Warning**
>
> This release note is more than two years old and may no longer reflect
> current behavior. View the
> [latest release notes](/geoip/release-notes/).

We have disabled the free JavaScript GeoIP service.

If you were using the free JavaScript service and wish to continue service, you
must purchase
[GeoIP2 web service](https://www.maxmind.com/en/geoip-api-web-services) queries
and either upgrade to the
[GeoIP2 JavaScript API](/geoip/geolocate-an-ip/client-side-javascript) or change
the URL called to that provided by the GeoIP Legacy JavaScript service.

Upgrading to the GeoIP2 JavaScript API comes with several benefits:

- MaxMind’s most accurate IP geolocation data – GeoIP2 web service data
  accurately geolocates 5% more IPs to postal codes and 3% more IPs to cities
  than GeoIP Legacy data
- Location names in eight popular languages
- Support for IPv6 addresses