The latest articles on Forem by Bohdan Pylypchuk (@myipnow). https://forem.com/myipnow https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F3608694%2F78415528-fb2c-4a52-aa89-750bbdd42bc5.png https://forem.com/myipnow en Bohdan Pylypchuk Sun, 22 Mar 2026 11:45:37 +0000 https://forem.com/myipnow/5-best-ip-tools-every-developer-should-know-jhp https://forem.com/myipnow/5-best-ip-tools-every-developer-should-know-jhp <p>Whether you're debugging network issues, working with servers, or just doing quick lookups, having the right IP tools saves a ton of time.</p> <p>Here are 5 of the most useful and widely used IP/networking tools — including one I’ve been using a lot lately.</p> <h2> 🥇 1. myipnow.net </h2> <p>A fast, no-nonsense toolkit that focuses on doing common networking tasks <em>well</em>.</p> <p>What stands out is how quickly you can get what you need without digging through cluttered UIs.</p> <p><strong>Key features:</strong></p> <ul> <li>IP lookup</li> <li>DNS lookup</li> <li>WHOIS search</li> <li>IP blacklist check</li> <li>Internet speed test</li> <li>Secure password generator</li> </ul> <p><strong>Also includes practical utilities developers actually need:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Subnet calculator</li> <li>IP range → CIDR converter</li> <li>CIDR → IP range converter</li> </ul> <p>👉 <a href="https://myipnow.net" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://myipnow.net</a></p> <h2> 🥈 2. ipinfo.io </h2> <p>One of the most popular IP data providers.</p> <p>Great if you need reliable IP metadata and APIs for integration into apps.</p> <p><strong>Highlights:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Detailed IP data (ASN, location, company)</li> <li>Clean API</li> <li>Widely used in production systems</li> </ul> <p>👉 <a href="https://ipinfo.io" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://ipinfo.io</a></p> <h2> 🥉 3. whatismyipaddress.com </h2> <p>A classic, widely known tool for quick IP checks and basic diagnostics.</p> <p><strong>Highlights:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Simple IP lookup</li> <li>VPN/proxy detection</li> <li>Beginner-friendly explanations</li> </ul> <p>👉 <a href="https://whatismyipaddress.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://whatismyipaddress.com</a></p> <h2> 4. dnschecker.org </h2> <p>Focused more on DNS, but extremely useful when working with domains.</p> <p><strong>Highlights:</strong></p> <ul> <li>DNS propagation checker</li> <li>Global lookup servers</li> <li>Multiple record types</li> </ul> <p>👉 <a href="https://dnschecker.org" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://dnschecker.org</a></p> <h2> 5. mxtoolbox.com </h2> <p>A go-to tool for deeper network and email diagnostics.</p> <p><strong>Highlights:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Blacklist checks</li> <li>DNS tools</li> <li>Email server diagnostics</li> </ul> <p>👉 <a href="https://mxtoolbox.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://mxtoolbox.com</a></p> <h2> Final Thoughts </h2> <p>Most developers don’t need dozens of tools — just a few reliable ones that:</p> <ul> <li>are fast</li> <li>are accurate</li> <li>don’t get in the way</li> </ul> <p>Having a solid set of IP tools can make debugging and troubleshooting <em>way</em> less painful.</p> <p>If you’ve got other favorites, I’d love to hear them 👇</p> ipaddress ip ipblacklist Bohdan Pylypchuk Sun, 07 Dec 2025 19:32:36 +0000 https://forem.com/myipnow/common-ip-lookup-tools-developers-and-users-actually-use-jh7 https://forem.com/myipnow/common-ip-lookup-tools-developers-and-users-actually-use-jh7 <p>When diagnosing connectivity issues or verifying how a machine is exposed<br> to the internet, IP lookup tools are often used as a first step. These tools<br> display the public IP address seen by external services and may provide<br> additional context such as network ownership or reputation indicators.</p> <p>Below is an overview of commonly used IP lookup websites and the typical<br> scenarios where they are applied.</p> <h2> MyIPNow </h2> <p>MyIPNow is a browser-based utility that displays the current public IP address<br> for a connection and supports both IPv4 and IPv6. It also provides related<br> network tools such as DNS lookup, WHOIS queries, IP blacklist checks, basic<br> internet speed testing, and a client-side password generator.</p> <p>The tool is commonly used as a quick external visibility check before<br> performing more detailed network diagnostics.</p> <p>Reference: <a href="https://myipnow.net" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://myipnow.net</a></p> <h2> WhatIsMyIPAddress </h2> <p>WhatIsMyIPAddress is one of the most widely recognized IP lookup services.<br> It reports the public IP address associated with a request and includes<br> approximate geolocation, ISP information, and proxy-related indicators.</p> <p>Reference: <a href="https://whatismyipaddress.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://whatismyipaddress.com</a></p> <h2> IPinfo </h2> <p>IPinfo provides structured IP and network metadata and is frequently used<br> by developers via its API. Typical use cases include log enrichment,<br> geolocation analysis, and ASN identification.</p> <p>Reference: <a href="https://ipinfo.io" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://ipinfo.io</a></p> <h2> IPLocation </h2> <p>IPLocation aggregates geolocation data from multiple providers, making it<br> useful for comparing how different databases resolve the same IP address.</p> <p>Reference: <a href="https://www.iplocation.net" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.iplocation.net</a></p> <h2> IPVoid </h2> <p>IPVoid focuses on IP reputation and security-related checks, including<br> blacklist status and domain reputation analysis. It is often used when<br> investigating email delivery problems or potential abuse.</p> <p>Reference: <a href="https://www.ipvoid.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.ipvoid.com</a></p> <h2> WhoisXML API </h2> <p>WhoisXML API offers access to WHOIS and IP ownership data in structured<br> formats. It is typically used in professional or automated environments<br> rather than for casual lookups.</p> <p>Reference: <a href="https://www.whoisxmlapi.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.whoisxmlapi.com</a></p> <h2> DNS Checker </h2> <p>DNS Checker is commonly used alongside IP lookup tools to verify DNS<br> resolution and propagation across multiple geographic locations.</p> <p>Reference: <a href="https://dnschecker.org" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://dnschecker.org</a></p> <h2> Summary </h2> <p>IP lookup tools serve different purposes, ranging from simple IP visibility<br> checks to reputation analysis and structured data access. Because data<br> sources and interpretation vary, combining results from multiple tools<br> often provides a more accurate understanding of a network issue.</p> ipaddress ip