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Life & fun · September 10, 2012

We got tired of asking 'What browser are you using?' and created this

Instantly detect your browser, operating system, screen resolution, and more. Get a shareable link with your browser details for support agents.

We got tired of asking 'What browser are you using?' and created this launched on September 10, 2012 with 521 votes, #1 of 455 launches that month and more than 99% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 14 years on.

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This tool automatically detects and displays information about the visitor's web browser, eliminating the need to manually ask users what they're using. Launched in 2012, it's designed for anyone who needs quick browser identification—useful for troubleshooting, web development, or technical support scenarios where knowing the user's browser details is important.

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Instantly detect your browser, operating system, screen resolution, and more. Your browser details are detected automatically below and saved to a unique URL you can share. Send this URL to your support agent or colleague so they can see these browser details. When your browser details are detected, they are saved to a unique URL. You can share this link with a support agent or colleague so they can see your exact browser setup without needing to ask you for each detail individually. Knowing your exact browser and OS version is useful when reporting bugs to a support team, troubleshooting website display issues, or verifying that your browser is up to date. Support agents often need this…from aboutmybrowser.com

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