2001:4860:4860::8888
2001:4860:4860::8888 is an IPv6 address operated by Google LLC (AS15169), geolocated to United States. It is known as Google Public DNS IPv6 (Primary). It belongs to datacenter or hosting infrastructure with reverse DNS name dns.google. As of September 30, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Low Risk (0/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
⭐ Google Public DNS IPv6 (Primary)
IPv6 address of Google's primary public DNS resolver — operated by Google LLC.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Google LLC |
| ASN | AS15169 |
| Network Name | GOOGLE-IPV6 |
| CIDR Block | — |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | United States |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | dns.google |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | dns.google |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 80% (Excellent) |
| SPF | Present |
| DMARC | Present |
| FCrDNS | Verified |
| DNSSEC | Not signed |
| CAA | Present |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Infrastructure / Datacenter |
| Service Purpose | Firewalled / No Services |
| Network Tier | Hosting — Infrastructure provider without advanced routing |
🔌 Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| No open ports detected | |||
| Closed Ports | 22, 25, 80, 443, 3389, 8080, 8443 (0 open / 7 scanned) | ||
| Server | — |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | — |
| Valid Until | — |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS15169 |
| Network Prefix | 2001:4860::/32 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| routing | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 35% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 25% | 1 | 2 |
| reputation | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| geolocation | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| Overall | 26% | 7 | 8 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-09-30 12:15:25 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-09-30 12:15:25 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-09-30 12:31:18 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 20 |
| Total Observations | 20 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 2001:4860:4860::8888
Who owns the IP address 2001:4860:4860::8888?
2001:4860:4860::8888 is registered to Google LLC. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 2001:4860:4860::8888 located?
Geolocation data places 2001:4860:4860::8888 in United States. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 2001:4860:4860::8888 malicious or safe?
2001:4860:4860::8888 currently carries a low risk assessment, meaning no significant threat indicators have been observed. This assessment is generated from continuously collected signals and can change over time.
What is the hostname for 2001:4860:4860::8888?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 2001:4860:4860::8888 is dns.google. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.
Is 2001:4860:4860::8888 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
2001:4860:4860::8888 is classified as cloud infrastructure and hosting infrastructure based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.