Your IP Address
Your public internet IP address and network information
🔒 Security & Privacy Tips
Protect your online privacy and secure your network connection
Use VPN Services
Hide your real IP address and encrypt your internet traffic for enhanced privacy and security
Monitor Regularly
Check your IP address regularly to detect unauthorized access or security breaches
Public WiFi Caution
Be extra careful when using public networks as they may expose your real location and data
Enable Firewall
Use a firewall to block unauthorized access attempts to your IP address and network
📊 Global IP Address Statistics
Understanding the current state of IPv4 and IPv6 deployment worldwide
IPv4 Status
IPv6 Adoption
Internet Scale
📰 Latest IP & Internet News
Stay updated with the latest developments in IPv4/IPv6 and internet infrastructure
🔴 IPv4 Exhaustion
IANA IPv4 Pool Exhausted
Feb 3, 2011The Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) exhausted its pool of IPv4 addresses in February 2011.
Regional Registries Running Low
Jan 15, 2024Most Regional Internet Registries (RIRs) have exhausted or are near exhaustion of their IPv4 address pools.
🟢 IPv6 Progress
Global IPv6 Adoption Reaches 40%
Mar 15, 2024According to Google statistics, global IPv6 adoption has reached approximately 40% of users worldwide.
Major ISPs Accelerate IPv6 Deployment
Feb 28, 2024Leading internet service providers are rapidly deploying IPv6 infrastructure to prepare for IPv4 exhaustion.
📅 History of Internet Protocol
Key milestones in the development and evolution of IP addressing
IPv4 Specification Published
RFC 791 defines Internet Protocol version 4 with 32-bit addressing.
CIDR Introduced
Classless Inter-Domain Routing helps slow IPv4 address exhaustion.
IPv6 Specification Finalized
RFC 2460 defines Internet Protocol version 6 with 128-bit addressing.
IANA IPv4 Pool Exhausted
The last IPv4 address blocks are allocated to Regional Internet Registries.
World IPv6 Launch
Major websites and ISPs permanently enable IPv6 for their services.
IPv6 Adoption Accelerates
Global IPv6 adoption reaches 40% as IPv4 exhaustion drives migration.
🎯 Fascinating IP Facts
Interesting and surprising facts about IP addresses and the internet
The first IP address ever assigned was 1.0.0.0 to BBN Technologies in 1982.
Google's public DNS servers (8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4) handle over 1 trillion queries per day.
The IP address 127.0.0.1 is reserved for localhost and means "this computer".
China has the largest allocation of IPv4 addresses, followed by the United States.
The transition from IPv4 to IPv6 is the largest infrastructure upgrade in Internet history.
Some IPv4 addresses are worth more than gold by weight due to scarcity.
Why Check Your IP Address?
Understanding your IP address and network information is essential for security, privacy, and troubleshooting
Security Monitoring
Monitor your public IP address to detect unauthorized access attempts, security breaches, or suspicious network activity that could compromise your digital safety.
Geolocation Awareness
Understand how websites and online services detect your approximate location, helping you make informed decisions about privacy and content accessibility.
Network Troubleshooting
Access essential network information for diagnosing connectivity issues, configuring firewalls, or providing technical support with accurate details.
Privacy Protection
Learn what information is visible to websites you visit, enabling you to take appropriate measures to protect your online privacy and digital footprint.