CheckIP is a GUI based application which can provide much information about an IP address.
Publisher’s description
What is CheckIP?
CheckIP is an open-source system utilitie program for Windows from Exploitox. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.3.0, released on March 25, 2024. 4 versions are listed since January 14, 2022, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 1.7 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (valnoxy/checkip) has 15 stars. Similar programs include AutoHotkey, Bazel and osquery.
Project description on GitHub: “Discover the World Behind Every Address! - Get information about an IP address”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
Cons
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: CheckIP is an open-source system utilitie tool for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is CheckIP safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
BEF7252D4D8944B61FAA3BF7E0639727CB6F54540EB8461F3283020A469B2753· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 4 versions ›4 versions over 2 years · about 1.7 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3.0Latest | March 25, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)ARM64 EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.2.0.0 | January 17, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.0.1 | October 28, 2021 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.0 | January 14, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Exploitox.CheckIP -eCheckIP_2.3.0.0_x64_Setup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Exploitox
- Category
- System utilities
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/valnoxy/checkip
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 2.3.0
- Released
- March 25, 2024
- Added to the catalogue
- October 28, 2021
- Versions listed
- 4
- Updates / year
- 1.7
- GitHub stars
- 15
- GitHub forks
- 2
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Exploitox.CheckIP
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is CheckIP free?
Yes. CheckIP is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is CheckIP safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install CheckIP with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can CheckIP be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does CheckIP run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of CheckIP?
The versions page lists all 4 versions with links to their official installer files, back to January 14, 2022.
What are alternatives to CheckIP?
AutoHotkey, Bazel, osquery, Windows File Manager and LocalSend. The alternatives page compares them.
