Open Visual Traceroute

Spec sheet

Purpose

Open Visual Traceroute is an open-source visual networking tool for tracing the path from a computer to a target server.Read 5 Oct 2026 · visualtraceroute.net

Platforms

The maker lists Windows, MacOS X, Ubuntu, and OpenSUSE as supported systems.Read 5 Oct 2026 · visualtraceroute.net

Support

The maker directs users who encounter bugs to reach out through its help page.Read 5 Oct 2026 · visualtraceroute.net

2D visualization

The tool offers a 2D map for computers or operating systems that have difficulty with OpenGL drivers.Read 5 Oct 2026 · visualtraceroute.net

Dark mode

Version 2.0.0 added dark mode.Read 5 Oct 2026 · visualtraceroute.net

Feature change

Starting with version 2.0.0, the maker deprecated packet sniffing and embedded traceroute mode to refocus the tool on visual traceroute.Read 5 Oct 2026 · visualtraceroute.net

Java requirement

Version 2.0.0 requires Java 11 or later.Read 5 Oct 2026 · visualtraceroute.net

No admin privilege

The maker says version 2.0.0 can run without admin privileges, with Java as the required external software.Read 5 Oct 2026 · visualtraceroute.net

Open source

The maker says the complete source code is available for download.Read 5 Oct 2026 · visualtraceroute.net

Support contributions

The maker accepts PayPal contributions to support project development.Read 5 Oct 2026 · visualtraceroute.net

Traceroute map

Its traceroute feature displays the data path on a 3D world map.Read 5 Oct 2026 · visualtraceroute.net

Whois

The Whois feature retrieves public information about a domain.Read 5 Oct 2026 · visualtraceroute.net

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Where Specifiction places it

• Network Diagnostic Software#24 of 377.4