IP Guard Edge extension security report

Version: 1.4.0 What's New (for users): New Features: • DNS Leak Detection - Detects if DNS queries leak to your ISP instead of VPN • Dark Mode - Automatic dark theme based on system settings • Improved Default API - Now uses ipinfo.io for better geo data (50k/month free) UX Improvements: • Auto-save for all settings - no more "Save" button needed • Cleaner interface with better visual hierarchy • More readable ISP and location information • Enhanced status display with DNS security info Technical: • Smart API failover chain for reliability • Efficient DNS testing (only on IP change) • Zero performance impact on regular checks IP Guard helps you monitor and verify your public IP address, ensuring your VPN or proxy is working correctly. Perfect for privacy-conscious users who need to verify their network identity. KEY FEATURES ✓ Dual IPv4 and IPv6 Monitoring Monitor both protocols simultaneously to catch IPv6 leaks when using IPv4-only VPNs. ✓ DNS Leak Detection Strict verification mode alerts you when unwanted IP addresses are detected, even if your primary IP is correct. ✓ Advanced IP Matching - CIDR notation: 70.47.26.0/24 - IP ranges: 70.47.26.183-190 - Multiple IPs: Comma-separated lists - Exact match support ✓ Multiple IP Detection APIs Choose from 7 different IP detection services including Cloudflare, AWS, and ipify. Essential for users in regions with restricted internet access. ✓ Automatic Background Monitoring Configurable check intervals (1-60 minutes) with visual badge indicators: - Green ✓ = All checks pass - Orange ⚠ = Partial match or leak detected - Red ✗ = IP mismatch ✓ Privacy First All data stored locally on your device. No telemetry, no tracking, no external data collection. PERFECT FOR - VPN users verifying connection security - Privacy-conscious internet users - Network administrators monitoring infrastructure - Users behind corporate proxies - Anyone needing to track IP changes HOW IT WORKS 1. Enter your expected IP address(es) in IPv4 and/or IPv6 format 2. Extension automatically checks your actual IP every few minutes 3. Visual badge indicator shows match status at a glance 4. Click extension icon for detailed information STRICT MODE Leave IPv4 or IPv6 field empty to verify that protocol has NO public IP address. This catches leaks when your VPN only protects one protocol. Open source and MIT licensed. View source code and report issues at: https://github.com/yaojeffrey/ipGuard ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Search Keywords/Tags (7 max) IP address VPN DNS leak privacy security IPv6 network