Question 1

How does GetNetStats find my IP address?

Accepted Answer

Your browser makes a normal request to our lookup endpoint, and the public IP your network presents is read back to you. It happens in your browser — no account is required and your address is not stored.

Question 2

Can a website really see my WiFi signal strength?

Accepted Answer

No. Browsers deliberately do not expose WiFi radio signal to web pages. GetNetStats shows a Connection quality estimate built from your real measured latency, throughput and the browser Network Information API, not a reading of your router signal.

Question 3

Is the speed test accurate?

Accepted Answer

It streams real data to and from a global content-delivery network and measures actual throughput, so it reflects what your browser can really do. Results vary with WiFi interference, other devices, time of day and server load — run it a few times for a representative figure.

Question 4

Why do speed tests disagree with each other?

Accepted Answer

Run two speed tests back-to-back and you'll often get different numbers — and neither is "wrong." Each one measures against different servers, over different routes, using different methods, and your connection shifts moment to moment as other devices use it. A speed test is an honest snapshot, not a fixed number. For the clearest picture, run any tool a few times and look at the range.

Question 5

What is the difference between IPv4 and IPv6?

Accepted Answer

IPv4 is the original 32-bit addressing scheme with about 4.3 billion addresses, now exhausted. IPv6 is the 128-bit successor with a practically unlimited pool. Most connections run both, and GetNetStats shows whichever your network presents, plus your IPv6 address when available.

Question 6

Does GetNetStats store or sell my data?

Accepted Answer

No. The tools run client-side in your browser, there is no sign-up, and personal data is not sold. Ads on the page keep the free tools free.

Question 7

Why is my IP different here than on another tool?

Accepted Answer

Common reasons include using a VPN or proxy, seeing an IPv6 address on one tool and IPv4 on another, or an ISP using carrier-grade NAT that shares one public IP across many customers. All are normal.

Question 8

How do I hide my IP address?

Accepted Answer

Route your traffic through a VPN (the most practical choice), a proxy server, or the Tor network. Each replaces your visible IP with the intermediary address. Reload the page afterward to confirm the change.

Question 9

Is GetNetStats free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every tool is free with no account and no limits. The site is supported by the ads shown alongside the results.

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