Chrome-Stats extension
Show External IP
Detects and shows your current external IP address in a convenient panel.
What is Show External IP?
"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.
Stats
By:
Lewis Roberts
Rating:
4.57
(21)
Creation date:
2015-08-28
Weekly download count:
39
Firefox on Android:
Yes
Risk impact:
Low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version:
2
Permissions:
- https://showextip.azurewebsites.net/
Size:
14.48K
Stats date:
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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
User reviews summary
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews.
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spammy, or outdated.
Pros
- Simple and easy to use
- Displays external IP as promised
- IP can be copied
- Works fast
Cons
- Doesn't update the IP in real time
- Does not show IP directly next to the address bar in the menu for always active view
- Lack of notification or color change when IP changes
Most mentioned
- Simplicity of the add-on
- Need for real-time IP update
- Desire for a feature to show IP directly on the menu bar or next to address bar
- Need for notification or color change when IP changes
Recent reviews
by
nn, 2022-10-13
Safety
Risk impact
Show External IP is relatively safe to use as it 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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