📚 Phone Lookup Documentation

visibility Results Overview

The Webyverse Phone Lookup Tool provides comprehensive analysis of phone numbers worldwide. Our system validates phone numbers, identifies carriers, determines geographic locations, checks timezones, and performs reverse lookups to provide you with detailed insights.

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📊 Main Status Indicators

🔍 Detailed Information Fields

star Confidence Score

The confidence score (0-100) indicates how reliable our analysis is based on available data and validation checks.

📈 Score Ranges

🧮 How It's Calculated

The confidence score is calculated based on multiple factors:

• Format Validation (30 points): Whether the number follows correct formatting standards
• Carrier Detection (20 points): Successfully identifying the service provider
• Geographic Data (15 points): Availability of location information
• Timezone Information (10 points): Successful timezone identification
• Social Media Presence (Variable): Finding associated social accounts
• Data Consistency (Variable): How well different data sources agree

warning Common Issues & Solutions

❌ Invalid Phone Numbers

Common Causes:

• Missing or incorrect country code
• Extra digits or characters in the number
• Number format not recognized by our system
• Disconnected or deactivated number

Solutions:

• Try adding the country code (e.g., +1 for US numbers)
• Remove any spaces, dashes, or parentheses
• Verify the number with the original source
• Check if the number is still active

📡 Carrier Detection Issues

Common Causes:

• Number porting between carriers
• Virtual or VoIP numbers
• International numbers with limited data
• Recently activated numbers

Solutions:

• Wait 24-48 hours and try again for new numbers
• Cross-reference with other lookup services
• Contact the number directly to verify carrier

🕐 Timezone Accuracy

Common Causes:

• Mobile numbers that have moved locations
• VoIP numbers without geographic ties
• Numbers from regions with multiple timezones

Solutions:

• Use the country-level timezone as a fallback
• Verify timezone with the number owner
• Consider that mobile numbers may not reflect current location

🔍 Social Media & Reverse Lookup Limitations

Understanding Limitations:

• Privacy settings may hide phone number associations
• Not all users link phone numbers to social accounts
• Some platforms restrict phone number searches
• Business vs. personal number differences

settings Technical Details

🔧 Validation Methods

Our phone lookup system uses multiple validation techniques:

⏱️ Response Times

Typical analysis times for different components:

• Format Validation: Instant (< 0.1 seconds)
• Carrier Lookup: 1-3 seconds
• Geographic Data: 1-2 seconds
• Social Media Scan: 3-5 seconds
• Reverse Lookup: 5-10 seconds
• Total Analysis: Usually under 15 seconds

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📝 Input Guidelines

• Always include country codes for international numbers (e.g., +1, +44, +91)
• Remove formatting like spaces, dashes, or parentheses when possible
• Use the most complete format available to you
• Double-check for typos before submitting

🎯 Interpreting Results

• Consider confidence scores when making decisions
• Cross-reference critical information with multiple sources
• Understand limitations of automated lookups
• Respect privacy and use information responsibly

🔒 Privacy & Ethics

• Use lookup data responsibly and in compliance with local laws
• Respect privacy settings and don't attempt to circumvent them
• Don't use for harassment or unwanted contact
• Verify consent before using personal information
• Follow GDPR, CCPA and other applicable privacy regulations

💼 Business Use Cases

• Customer Verification: Validate phone numbers during registration
• Fraud Prevention: Check for suspicious or invalid numbers
• Marketing Compliance: Ensure numbers are valid before campaigns
• Customer Support: Understand caller location and timezone
• Data Cleaning: Remove invalid numbers from databases

code API Integration

🔗 Endpoint Information

For developers looking to integrate phone lookup functionality:

📤 Request Format

Send phone numbers via POST request:

POST /lookup-phone
Content-Type: application/x-www-form-urlencoded

phone=+1234567890
        

📥 Response Format

Responses are returned in JSON format:

{
  "phone_number": "+1234567890",
  "basic_info": {
    "is_valid": true,
    "country_name": "United States",
    "formatted_international": "+1 234 567 8900",
    "timezone": {
      "timezone_name": "America/New_York",
      "current_time": "2025-01-08 15:30:00"
    }
  },
  "carrier_info": {
    "name": "Verizon",
    "type": "Mobile"
  },
  "confidence_score": 85,
  "timestamp": "2025-01-08 20:30:00"
}
        

⚠️ Rate Limiting

• Standard Rate: 100 requests per hour per IP
• Burst Limit: 10 requests per minute
• Error Response: HTTP 429 when limits exceeded

help Troubleshooting

🚨 Common Error Messages

🔧 Debugging Steps

1. Verify Phone Number Format:
   • Ensure country code is included
   • Remove any special characters
   • Check for correct number of digits
2. Check Network Connection:
   • Ensure stable internet connection
   • Try from different network if possible
   • Check if firewall is blocking requests
3. Review Request Format:
   • Verify POST data is correctly formatted
   • Check Content-Type headers
   • Ensure proper URL encoding
4. Monitor Response Times:
   • Note if certain numbers take longer
   • Check for patterns in failures
   • Consider implementing retry logic

📞 Getting Help

🔍 Performance Optimization

• Batch Processing: Group multiple lookups when possible
• Caching: Store results for frequently checked numbers
• Error Handling: Implement proper retry logic with exponential backoff
• Validation: Pre-validate numbers client-side to reduce API calls

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Now that you understand how phone lookup works, try it out with your own phone numbers!