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.
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Add-on stats

Users: 1,235 ▲ 9
Rating: 4.61 (23)
Version: 1.0.7resigned1 (Last updated: 2024-04-25)
Creation date: 2015-08-28
Weekly download count: 32
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

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# 2740 ▼ 4
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Show External IP (v1.0)
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Add-on summary

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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. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Simple and easy to use
  • Works as promised
  • Ability to copy the displayed IP
Cons
  • Does not update IP frequently
  • Lacks a notification feature for IP changes
  • No option for always displaying the IP in the menu bar
Most mentioned
  • Request for IP change notifications
  • Desire for a copy button
  • Suggestion to display IP prominently without additional clicks
Recent reviews
by Firefox user 12097049, 2024-11-14
Really useful addon
by Mary Woods, 2024-05-06
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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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