Frequently Asked Questions

Absolutely not. All tools process data directly in your browser using client-side JavaScript and Web APIs. When you use our DNS lookup, JSON formatter, or any other tool, the data never leaves your device or reaches our servers. We designed it this way specifically to protect your privacy following EFF privacy best practices. Our zero-database architecture means we physically cannot access, log, or store your tool inputs.

Your input data is processed locally in your browser's memory using browser storage APIs and automatically cleared when you close the tab or navigate away. We have zero databases, no user accounts, and no backend data storage infrastructure. It's the digital equivalent of using a calculator - completely private and temporary. For encryption tools like our File Encryption, we use the browser's Web Crypto API which operates entirely client-side following W3C Web Cryptography standards.

No, we cannot. Our Go backend servers only deliver the static HTML, CSS, and JavaScript files to your browser. All processing happens client-side using vanilla JavaScript. We can't see your DNS queries, JSON data, text conversions, encryption keys, or any other tool inputs. Our server logs only contain standard non-PII data like anonymized IP addresses, timestamps, and page requests for DDoS protection, not tool usage or content. This architecture is intentional to ensure your data privacy.

We follow a strict privacy-first approach with zero tracking cookies. We do not use Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or any third-party analytics services. Our Cloudflare CDN may set essential technical cookies for security (DDoS protection, bot detection) following GDPR cookie guidelines, but these contain no personal data and cannot track your tool usage. We do not sell, share, or monetize any user data because we don't collect any. Read our Privacy Policy for full details.

All modern Firefox, Chrome, Safari, and Edge browsers released after 2018 work perfectly. We use standard ECMAScript 2015+ (ES6) JavaScript and HTML5 specifications with no browser plugins or extensions required. Internet Explorer 11 and older mobile browsers (pre-2018 Android/iOS) have limited support due to missing Web API implementations, but over 99% of users have full compatibility. Check Can I Use for specific feature support.

Most text processing tools like JSON Formatter, Base64 Converter, and Regex Tester work completely offline once the page loads because they run entirely in your browser using client-side JavaScript. However, network tools like DNS Lookup, SSL Certificate Checker, and HTTP Status Checker require active internet connection to query external servers following DNS protocol RFC 1035 and HTTP RFC 2616. We're developing Progressive Web App (PWA) features with Service Workers for better offline caching.

Since processing happens entirely in your browser using File API and FileReader API, limits depend entirely on your device's available RAM and browser memory management. Modern devices (2020+) with 8GB+ RAM typically handle files up to 100MB without issues for tools like Image Resizer or File Encryption. Older devices or mobile browsers may experience performance degradation with files over 50MB. For very large files (500MB+), we recommend splitting them into smaller chunks. Browser tabs have no hard limits but may become unresponsive if memory allocation exceeds available resources.

Network diagnostic tools like DNS Lookup and SSL Checker need internet access because they query external DNS servers and certificate authorities following RFC 1035 and RFC 5280 protocols to retrieve real-time information about domain records, SSL certificates, and server responses. These requests are made directly from your browser to the target servers using the Fetch API - our backend servers act only as proxies to bypass CORS restrictions, they never log or store the data being transmitted.

Yes, absolutely! All 50+ tools on Orbit2x are completely free for both personal and commercial use under our terms of service. You can use them for client work, enterprise internal processes, software development, web design, DevOps automation, or any professional application without attribution requirements. We follow the philosophy of open access tools similar to free software principles. Many Fortune 500 companies and startups use our tools daily for JSON validation, API testing, network diagnostics, and security auditing. While attribution is not required, we always appreciate when users link back to Orbit2x.com to help others discover these resources.

Since all tools run entirely client-side in your browser using JavaScript, there are zero API rate limits, usage quotas, or request throttling. You can use tools like JSON Formatter, Base64 Converter, and Regex Tester unlimited times per day without restrictions. For network tools that query external servers (like DNS Lookup), our backend proxy has generous rate limits of 1000 requests per IP per hour to prevent abuse, which is more than sufficient for normal usage. Heavy automated usage should implement exponential backoff following best practices.

We release 2-4 new tools monthly following Agile development practices. Our development roadmap is driven by user requests through our contact form, GitHub issue tracking, and analytics showing which categories need expansion. Recent additions include Crypto Calculator, PSU Calculator, and VRAM Calculator. We prioritize tools based on demand frequency, technical feasibility, and alignment with our privacy-first architecture. Check our About page for the current roadmap.

Definitely! We actively encourage community feedback through our contact form or email at info@orbit2x.com. When suggesting tools, please include: (1) The specific problem it solves, (2) Existing alternatives and their limitations, (3) Expected input/output formats, (4) Frequency of your use case. We track all requests in our internal backlog and build the most requested tools first following feature prioritization frameworks. Popular recent requests include API testing suite, advanced color palette generator, and blockchain development tools. We maintain transparency about what's being built through our roadmap.

We believe essential developer and IT professional tools should be universally accessible following the open internet principles advocated by the Electronic Frontier Foundation. Our infrastructure costs are minimal because we use efficient Go backend architecture with Cloudflare CDN for global distribution, and our zero-database client-side processing model eliminates expensive data storage costs. We're exploring sustainable revenue through ethical means: optional donations, non-intrusive ethical advertising following EFF guidelines, and potential premium features like team collaboration or tool history that don't compromise core functionality. All tools visible on our tools page will always remain completely free.

Yes, all current and future core tools will remain permanently free with zero paywalls. This commitment is documented in our About page and follows our founding principles. We may introduce optional premium features in the future like: (1) Cloud sync for tool settings across devices using IndexedDB, (2) Team collaboration workspaces for enterprises, (3) Extended tool history beyond browser session storage, (4) Priority support for business users. However, the essential functionality - JSON formatting, Base64 encoding, DNS lookups, regex testing, color conversion, and all other current tools - will never be restricted. This follows the free software philosophy of ensuring core tools remain accessible.

Currently, Orbit2x operates at minimal cost due to our efficient architecture. Our Go backend hosted on Railway with Cloudflare global CDN costs under $50/month for 100K+ users because we don't store data or run expensive database infrastructure. We're exploring sustainable revenue without compromising privacy: voluntary donations from satisfied users, ethical advertising partnerships that don't track users following Do Not Track principles, and potential enterprise support contracts for companies needing SLA guarantees. We explicitly reject: selling user data (we don't collect any), invasive tracking cookies, forced account registration, or deceptive dark patterns. Transparency is core to our mission detailed on our About page.

Orbit2x was created by a small distributed team of full-stack developers and UI/UX designers with backgrounds in cybersecurity, DevOps automation, and privacy-focused software engineering. We were frustrated with fragmented tool ecosystems requiring dozens of bookmarks, questionable privacy practices violating GDPR, and tools with poor mobile responsiveness. Our team has experience at both startups and Fortune 500 companies, giving us perspective on what professional developers actually need. We built Orbit2x using modern technologies: Go 1.22+ backend, Templ type-safe templates, Tailwind CSS, and vanilla JavaScript following W3C standards. Learn more about our stack and roadmap on our About page.