# Show External IP

> Detects and shows your current external IP address in a convenient panel.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/show-external-ip](https://chrome-stats.com/d/show-external-ip)

## Overview

- **ID:** `show-external-ip`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Lewis Roberts
- **Category:** privacy-security,appearance,alerts-updates
- **Daily users:** 1,027
- **Weekly downloads:** 25
- **Rating:** 4.64 / 5 (25 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.7resigned1
- **Last updated:** 2024-04-25
- **First published:** 2015-08-28
- **Size:** 14 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/show-external-ip/)

## Description

Show External IP is a straightforward Chrome extension designed for quick IP address visibility. With just one click, it fetches and displays your current external IP address directly within a convenient panel. Behind the scenes, it sends a secure HTTP GET request to a trusted SSL-protected service at https://showextip.azurewebsites.net/ to retrieve your IP information safely and reliably.

This lightweight tool is perfect for anyone needing instant access to their external IP without hassle, whether for network troubleshooting, privacy checks, or general curiosity. Its secure and minimalistic design ensures both ease of use and data protection, making it an ideal utility for individuals or professionals requiring quick IP reference.

## Rankings

- #3,232 — Overall
- #88 — Alerts & Updates
- #5 — show
- #8 — ip
- #42 — term
- #75 — panel

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `https://showextip.azurewebsites.net/`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Low risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Request access to the following domains: azurewebsites.net
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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## Review summary

Users find the add-on simple, convenient, and effective for displaying the external IP and verifying VPN status. The ability to copy the IP is appreciated. However, several users report that the IP address does not update promptly with network changes, limiting usability. Many express a desire for persistent IP display in the browser UI and notifications for IP changes to enhance monitoring and security.

### Pros

- Simple and easy to use, fulfilling its promise of showing the external IP.
- Convenient for verifying VPN status and external IP quickly.
- Allows copying the displayed IP address, which users appreciate.

### Cons

- Does not update the displayed IP frequently; needs manual refresh or reopening the browser to detect IP changes.
- Lacks persistent display of IP address; users want it always visible without needing clicks.
- Missing features like notifications or color changes when the IP changes to alert users.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/show-external-ip)