Show External IP
Detects and shows your current external IP address in a convenient panel.
Show External IP: Quick & Secure Firefox Add-on
"Show External IP" is a Firefox extension providing an instant view of your current external IP address. Utilizing a simple HTTP GET request to a secured site, it extracts the visible IP address and shows it in an easy-to-access panel. It uses a secure SSL site for the IP check, enhancing the user's online privacy and security.
Add-on stats
Weekly download count: 24
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: Low risk impact 
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
- https://showextip.azurewebsites.net/
Size: 14.48K
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Add-on summary
Show External IP is a very simple extension that allows you to see your current external IP address with a single-click.
In technical terms, the extension sends a simple HTTP GET request to a pre-defined website and extracts your visible IP address from the response. The IP address is then shown to you in the panel.
The extension uses the SSL secured site https://showextip.azurewebsites.net/ for the IP check, which is also freely available for use directly from your browser if you prefer.
User reviews
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews.
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spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Very convenient and useful
- Simple design that works as promised
- Ability to copy the displayed IP easily
Cons
- Does not update IP frequently enough
- Lacks notification for IP changes
- No option for always-active display of IP
Most mentioned
- Desire for a notification when IP changes
- Request for a copy button
- Need for an always-active IP display option
User reviews
Very convenient. Help me to make sure that Surfshark VPN plugin is working OK.
by L\'enfant Terrible, 2024-11-25
by Firefox user 12097049, 2024-11-14
Really useful addon
by Mary Woods, 2024-05-06
Add-on safety
Risk impact
Show External IP requires very minimum permissions.
Risk likelihood
Show External IP is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.
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