About WhatIsMyTools
I'm Ehtisham, a full-stack developer based in Karachi, Pakistan. I work with stacks like Django and Next.js, and I built WhatIsMyTools because I was tired of "free" diagnostic sites that bury the answer under pop-ups, dark patterns, and walls of ads before you see a single number.
Why this site exists
Sometimes you just need to know your public IP, your timezone offset, or whether your browser updated overnight. Those questions should not require an account, a newsletter signup, or downloading an executable. I wanted a fast, honest place where the tool is the hero—not an afterthought wrapped in monetization.
How the tools work (no magic, no exaggeration)
Different checks use different layers, and I think it is important to say that clearly. Some readings—like screen resolution, user agent, and local time—come straight from APIs your browser already exposes to JavaScript. Others, like your public IP or coarse location, need a round trip to a server: the same way every website sees a source address when you connect, our backend can echo enriched metadata (ISP, city-level geolocation) from public datasets. I don't claim centimeter-accurate GPS from IP; nobody should.
The speed test moves data between your browser and our endpoints to estimate throughput and latency. Results vary with Wi‑Fi, VPNs, and congestion—that is normal, not a bug.
Principles I try to follow
- Privacy-first: I don't want your password, phone number, or a tracking graph of everything you click. See our Privacy Policy for what runs on the site (including analytics and ads).
- No dark patterns: If something is optional, it should look optional.
- Mobile-friendly: These tools should work on a phone in one hand on a busy day—not only on a 27-inch monitor.
What you'll find here
Say hello
Found a bug, want a feature, or spotted something confusing? I read messages when I can—reach out via the contact page or email shamikhan0347@gmail.com.