ShowIp

Name: ShowIp
Rating: 3.5 (80 reviews)
Author: http://opensource.teqneers.com/

Show IPv4 & IPv6 addresses of the current webpage without doing external requests to a home server.

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ShowIp is a lightweight Chrome extension designed to display the IPv4 and IPv6 addresses of the currently viewed webpage instantly. Unlike other tools, ShowIp does not perform any external requests to home servers, ensuring quick access and enhanced privacy. Fully compatible with Google Chrome version 18 (beta) and above, it offers a seamless way for users to retrieve IP address information directly within the browser environment without relying on third-party services or network calls.

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By:

http://opensource.teqneers.com/

Users:

10,000

Rating:

3.50

(80)

Version:

1.0 Last updated: 2012-05-19

Creation date:

2012-05-19

Risk:

Permissions:

webRequest
*://*/*

Size:

54.38KB

URLs:

Website

Full description:

Source:

Chrome Web Store

Updated:

14 hours ago

Ranking

# 7,218 ▲ 591

Other rankings

#2779 in Developer Tools ▲ 6 #31 in show keyword 30 ▲ 3 #32 in ip keyword 35 ▲ 1

User reviews

ShowIp is a lightweight and straightforward extension favored by system administrators and IT users for displaying webserver IPs, especially useful for local testing with host file edits. However, multiple users report a persistent memory leak causing increased RAM usage. There are also complaints about display styling issues due to webpage CSS, lack of a copy IP feature, activation problems, and concerning reports of ads or malware behavior. Despite these drawbacks, many users have relied on ShowIp for years as an essential tool.

Pros

Useful for system administrators and IT professionals who frequently switch between servers.
Simple and lightweight extension that shows the IP address of the webserver easily.
Reliable and has been used for years by many users as an essential tool.
Indispensable for users who edit their hosts file for local testing.
Easy to use without overcomplicating features.

Cons

Memory leak issue causing increased RAM usage over time until browser restart.
The displayed IP address style can be affected by some page CSS causing display problems.
Some users report unwanted advertisements and possible virus/malware behavior associated with the extension.
No option to easily copy the shown IP address, limiting usability.
Does not show up or activate properly in some installations or browser configurations.

Recent reviews

doesn't work

Gi*****, 2024-02-27

I used it often for my admin work, switching between servers really helps.

Jo*****, 2021-05-11

good

Anonymous, 2019-03-27

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Extension safety

Risk impact

ShowIp requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

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Risk likelihood

ShowIp is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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