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DNS Lookup Chrome Extension Analysis

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Chrome extension ID: ekbgejcpgolcbfcaeapipnaoemoomcgf

This extension allows users to view DNS records for the currently visited website or a manually entered domain name. It serves as a browser-native interface for standard DNS record lookups, with a seamless link to the developer's full website for advanced propagation checking.

Developer:whatsmydns
Version:0.2
Size:63.16KiB
Last updated:
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External:Chrome Web StoreOfficial website

Overview

Installs

6K+

Rating

★ 3.7

3 reviews

Languages

1 locales

Includes English

Market analysis

Review-backed positioning, friction, and market signals for this Chrome extension.

Backed by review samples

Macro category

Developer & Designer Tools

Pricing friction

Low review signal

Complaint intensity

Low review signal

Listing & review signals
Observed signals from store listing text and review samples.

Listing positioning

The DNS Lookup extension is positioned as a quick-access utility for developers and web administrators to inspect DNS records without leaving their current browser tab. It integrates directly with the whatsmydns.net service to provide instant visibility into various record types such as A, CNAME, MX, and TXT.

Inferred product pattern

Utility extension that acts as a client-side wrapper for a web-based diagnostic tool.

Review-backed pain points

No review-backed pain points available.

Observed feature gaps

No feature gaps identified from existing reviews.

Tags
Dns LookupNetwork ToolDeveloper UtilityWebsite Diagnostics
Target users

- Web Developers

- System Administrators

- Network Engineers

Primary use cases

- Verifying DNS record configuration

- Troubleshooting website connectivity issues

- Quick DNS record inspection during site maintenance

Positive themes

- Utility

- Speed

- Efficiency

Negative themes

- None reported

Observed friction

- None; the tool is a free utility.

Evidence boundary: Data is derived from the official store listing and limited available user reviews, confirming the extension's primary utility as a DNS inspection tool. Review volume is very low, limiting the ability to draw conclusions about long-term stability or potential edge-case performance issues.
Complaint summaries
Review-backed complaint signals grouped by operational area.

Support

No support complaints found.

Reliability

No reliability complaints found.

Privacy

No privacy complaints found.

Access & pricing

- Free usage observed

- No account requirement observed

- Free plan or free usage claimed

Store listing facts

Listing assets

- Screenshots: 3

- Videos: 0

- Languages: 1

Trust signals

- Privacy policy

- Developer contact

- Official website

Store metadata

- Version: 0.2

- Size: 63.16KiB

- Last updated:

Listing SEO keywords

Search intent keywords
Keyword signals for evaluating how users may discover, compare, or search for this extension category.

Core discovery

DNS Lookup extensionCheck DNS records ChromeDNS record inspectorwhatsmydns extension

Comparison

DNS lookup tool vs command linebrowser DNS tools

Problem

cannot verify DNS recordsDNS configuration issues

Alternative

dig commandnslookup alternative

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Screenshots

DNS Lookup screenshot
DNS Lookup screenshot
DNS Lookup screenshot

Links

Website: whatsmydns.net

Privacy policy: https://www.whatsmydns.net/privacy-policy.html

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