Merlin
Country Flags & IP Whois

Country Flags & IP Whois

Displays country flag of website's server location, Whois and Geo info on a browser addressbar icon

What is Country Flags & IP Whois?
Country Flags & IP Whois is a Firefox extension enabling users to instantly see a website's server location via a flag icon and get access to detailed IP and Geo info. This tool compares the IP range with an offline database from MaxMind's GeoLite. It also offers additional tools in the right-click menu, such as SSL Checker, Traceroute, Ping, TinyURL, DNS Lookup, Whois Lookup, and more.
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Users: 7,876 ▲ 90
Rating: 4.49 (182)
Version: 0.6.4 (Last updated: 2024-04-23)
Creation date: 2016-11-06
Weekly download count: 81
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
  • webRequest
  • contextMenus
  • notifications
  • alarms
  • webNavigation
  • *://*/*
  • clipboardWrite
Size: 5.87M
URLs: Website
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Preview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEBHr2klEFM

Country Flags & IP Whois is a browser extension that displays the server's flag in the toolbar area indicating the current webserver's physical location. This is done by comparing the IP range with an offline database from MaxMind's GeoLite (there is no server interaction to get the location). Knowing the server location adds an extra layer of awareness to your browsing and can be useful to indicate the native languages and legal jurisdictions that may apply. Additional information about Geolocation or Whois info can be obtained via the click on the toolbar icon.

This is an open-source project: https://github.com/andy-portmen/country-flags/issues

Note that the CSV databases are compressed. For more info please visit the FAQs page and the source code.

Available tools in the right-click menu (only 6 menu items are visible):

  1. SSL Checker: Check SSL certificate
  2. Traceroute: Display the route and transit delays of packets
  3. Ping: Test the reachability of this IP address
  4. TinyURL: Shorten the URL using TinyURL.com
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User reviews
User reviews summary
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Interesting to see where websites are hosted
  • Handy tool for network related stuff
  • Does not change browser experience
Cons
  • Inferior product after latest update
  • Display of flag moved from address bar to toolbar
  • Incorrect public IP when using VPN
Most mentioned
  • Flag moved from address bar to toolbar
  • Handy tool for network related stuff
  • Inferior product after latest update
Recent reviews
Excellent. Thanks Andy!
by Bout's Morgan, 2024-04-20
by ☰☱☲☳☴☵☶☷, 2024-04-07
by ☰☱☲☳☴☵☶☷, 2024-04-07
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Risk impact

Country Flags & IP Whois is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Country Flags & IP Whois if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Country Flags & IP Whois is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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