Oct. 13, 2025
Many resources exist in order to test and report on IPv6 availability. One such site - test-ipv6.com - has been a staple for nearly 15 years. This site has a robust mirror network and has been proudly advertising free since its inception. However, running such resources can be costly in both time and money. Recently, the author and maintainer of the site had announce its retirement. This sent some shockwaves through the IPv6 community that eventually culminated in a realization that we rely on something that isn’t necessarily funded or permanent.