Free / public RPC URLs
Public RPC URLs for Polygon PoS
These endpoints are free, anonymous, and rate limited. They are useful for development, wallet reads, and one off scripts. For production traffic or indexer workloads, pair them with a paid provider so the public list becomes your fallback rather than your primary.
| RPC URL | Hosted by | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| https://polygon.drpc.org | dRPC (Polygon official partner) | Recommended in official docs. WebSocket: wss://polygon.drpc.org. |
| https://polygon.publicnode.com | Allnodes (publicnode) | |
| https://rpc.ankr.com/polygon | Ankr | |
| https://polygon.api.onfinality.io/public | OnFinality | |
| https://1rpc.io/matic | 1RPC | |
| https://polygon-mainnet.public.blastapi.io | Bware Labs (BlastAPI) |
Paid RPC providers
Paid RPC providers for Polygon PoS
Production dapps, indexers, and trading systems should use a managed provider with a private API key, archive history, and an SLA. These providers list Polygon PoS support on their public pricing pages.
- Alchemy
Supernode RPC plus enhanced APIs across 40+ chains.
Free tier: 30M compute units per month on the Free plan.
- Infura
ConsenSys backed RPC, deeply integrated with MetaMask.
Free tier: 6M credits per day, ~2,000 credits per second throughput.
- QuickNode
Globally distributed RPC across 50+ chains.
Free tier: Seven day free trial with full feature access.
- Ankr
Public RPC for 80+ chains plus a Premium tier.
Free tier: Free public endpoints (rate limited) for 80+ chains, no signup required.
- GetBlock
Shared and dedicated nodes across 50+ chains.
Free tier: Free plan with a daily request cap shared across chains.
- BlockPI
Pay as you go RPC with no monthly minimums.
Free tier: Free public endpoints per chain with shared rate limits.
- Chainstack
Region selectable elastic and dedicated nodes.
Free tier: Free Developer plan with 3M requests per month.
- Tenderly
RPC with first class simulation and debugging.
Free tier: Free plan with simulator access and a small RPC quota.
- dRPC
Decentralised RPC across 100+ chains.
Free tier: Free public endpoints per chain plus a generous metered free tier.
- NodeReal
MegaNode RPC with deep BNB Chain support.
Free tier: Free plan with 3M compute units per day.
Block explorers and docs
Polygon PoS explorers and documentation
- Polygonscan — https://polygonscan.comEIP 3091
- Polygon Blockscout — https://polygon.blockscout.comEIP 3091
- Official documentation — https://docs.polygon.technology/
- Canonical bridge — https://portal.polygon.technology/
When the answer is real
Caveats and things to verify
- MATIC was renamed to POL in the September 2024 token migration. Older guides still show MATIC as the symbol — update to POL.
- Block times are ~2 seconds. Some public RPCs lag the head — use a paid endpoint for trading and MEV sensitive flows.
- Polygon zkEVM is a separate chain (chain ID 1101) — do not confuse the two.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the Polygon chain ID?
Polygon PoS mainnet chain ID is 137 (hex 0x89). The Amoy testnet is chain ID 80002. Polygon zkEVM is a separate chain with chain ID 1101, so do not paste 137 if you mean zkEVM.
What is the official Polygon RPC URL?
The Polygon developer docs list https://polygon.drpc.org as the default network RPC endpoint, with a websocket counterpart at wss://polygon.drpc.org. Several other public RPCs are listed in the docs (Allnodes, OnFinality, 1RPC, Tatum) for redundancy.
How do I add Polygon to MetaMask?
Open MetaMask, click the network dropdown, click Add Network, then Add a network manually. Paste Network name Polygon Mainnet, RPC URL https://polygon.drpc.org, chain ID 137, currency symbol POL, and block explorer https://polygonscan.com. Save and switch.
What is the native currency of Polygon now that MATIC is gone?
POL (Polygon Ecosystem Token). The September 2024 migration replaced MATIC one for one with POL on Polygon PoS. The ERC 20 MATIC token on Ethereum was also migrated to POL. Symbol in wallets should now read POL, not MATIC.
What are the best paid RPC providers for Polygon?
Polygon's own docs list Alchemy, Chainstack, QuickNode, Tenderly, Ankr, BlockPI, GetBlock, NodeReal, Infura, and dRPC among others. The right choice depends on what you optimise for: Alchemy for enhanced APIs, Tenderly for simulation, Chainstack for region selection, dRPC for decentralisation, QuickNode for global latency.
Is Polygon an Ethereum L2 or a sidechain?
Polygon PoS is technically a sidechain — it has its own validator set and consensus and is bridged to Ethereum, not a rollup that settles to Ethereum. Polygon zkEVM is a different chain that does post proofs to Ethereum and qualifies as a Layer 2.
Sources
- Polygon RPC endpoints (official docs) — https://docs.polygon.technology/pos/reference/rpc-endpoints
- Polygon static network metadata JSON — https://github.com/0xPolygon/static/blob/master/network/mainnet/v1/index.json
- ChainList chain 137 — https://chainlist.org/chain/137
Wallet setup walkthrough
Step by step screenshots and copy paste blocks for adding Polygon PoS to MetaMask, Rabby, and OKX Wallet.
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