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Life & fun · February 5, 2020

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Simple JavaScript VPN detection using timezones

Simple JavaScript VPN detection using timezones launched on February 5, 2020 with 19 votes, #676 of 3,162 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was not reachable when checked in September 2026.

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Simple JavaScript VPN detection using timezones is a tool that identifies VPN usage by analyzing timezone data through JavaScript. Designed for developers who need to detect VPN connections, it works by comparing a user's reported timezone against their actual location. The tool operates as a lightweight client-side solution and launched in 2020, offering a straightforward approach to VPN detection without requiring complex server infrastructure.

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