show-my-ip

This add-on allows you to view your IP address from your browser without having to navigate to sites like https://www.whatismyip.com/ Furthermore, as this add-on is open source, you don't need to be worried about your privacy.

Show-My-IP: A Handy Add-On to View Your IP Address in Firefox

'Show-My-IP' is a convenient open-source Firefox add-on that allows you to check your IP address directly from your browser. You don't need to visit any website anymore to know your IP. It makes the IP lookup faster and secure. It seeks access to a specific URL for IP identification and employs a fallback API for continuity.

Add-on stats

Users: 1,164
-14
Rating: 4.77
(13)
Version: 1.6 (Last updated: 2021-09-18)
Creation date: 2018-04-15
Weekly download count: 26
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • https://twin.sh/api/v1/ip
  • http://ip-api.com/line?fields=query
  • webRequest
  • clipboardWrite
Size: 19.04K
URLs: Website

Other platforms

Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
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Add-on summary

This Add-on allows you to view your browser without having to navigate to sites like https://www.whatismyip.com/

This extension is also open source, and you can see it at the following address: https://github.com/TwiN/show-my-ip

This add-on does not save any of your information, however, since it's not possible to directly access your public IP address without a 3rd party server, it does require access to the following URL: https://twin.sh/api/v1/ip

In case that API goes down, a call will be made to the fallback API: http://ip-api.com/line?fields=query

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
  • Provides IPv4 address
  • Allows to see public IP address
  • Shows approximate location
Cons
  • Does not provide IPv6 address
  • Location accuracy may vary
Most mentioned
  • Shows public IP address
  • Works well
  • Convenient to have IP address on hand
  • Geolocation information available
User reviews
very good and simple addons to get you ipv4. but missing ipv6.
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

show-my-ip requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

show-my-ip has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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