# Check IP, DNS, WHOIS, PING

> Check IP address, PING, Domain info - DNS SOA, A, AAAA, NS, MX, TXT, CAA, WHOIS

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.variedapps.checkip](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.variedapps.checkip)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.variedapps.checkip`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** VariedApps
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 22,647
- **Rating:** 4.36 / 5 (190 ratings)
- **Version:** 17.005
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-25
- **First published:** 2022-10-20
- **Publisher country:** MD
- **Size:** 35 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.variedapps.checkip)
- **Website:** [https://ip.variedapps.com](https://ip.variedapps.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://ip.variedapps.com/policy](https://ip.variedapps.com/policy)

## Description

**Check IP, DNS, WHOIS, PING** is a comprehensive Chrome extension designed to help users monitor and analyze network information effortlessly. Whether you're using a VPN or have a dynamic IP address, this tool provides quick access to your current IP address along with detailed geographic and device information.

Key features include automatic IP address checks with notifications on changes, PING tests to evaluate network latency, and extensive data on any IP address or domain name including WHOIS details, DNS records (SOA, A, AAAA, NS, MX, TXT, CAA), creation and expiry dates, and geolocation. The app also offers device information such as Android version, device model, and build info.

Users can maintain a list of favorite IPs, domains, and ping tests, track check history, and easily copy data from favorites or history. Its intuitive design and versatile functionality make it an essential tool for anyone needing reliable network diagnostics and domain information.

## Rankings

- #414,284 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.QUICKBOOT_POWERON`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.huawei.permission.external_app_settings.USE_COMPONENT`
- `com.variedapps.checkip.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `oppo.permission.OPPO_COMPONENT_SAFE`

## Review summary

Users appreciate that the app successfully provides IP address and related information and consider it generally good and functional. However, multiple reviews point out issues such as disruptive ads that hinder usage, inaccurate location details, and limited data compared to other tools. While it serves its purpose for many, some users find it slow and less informative than alternatives, leading to mixed opinions overall.

### Pros

- App provides IP information tracking effectively
- App is generally considered nice and good by users
- Useful for checking IP, DNS, and related information
- Gets the job done for many users

### Cons

- Contains disruptive advertisements, especially before WHOIS results
- Provides inaccurate or incorrect city/location information
- Some users find it slow and offering limited useful data
- Interface or features insufficient compared to direct services like MXToolbox or WHOIS websites

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.variedapps.checkip)