Internet Backbone Rankings Screensaver
The Internet Backbone Rankings screensaver shows the networks that actually carry the internet, ranked by CAIDA's customer-cone measure — how much of the internet each one can reach through its own customers. Read key-less from CAIDA's AS Rank API. It's free, runs in your browser, and ESC exits.
How the Internet Backbone Rankings screensaver works
The saver reads CAIDA AS Rank directly in your browser — no key and no account.
The networks that actually carry the internet, ranked by CAIDA's customer-cone measure — how much of the internet each one can reach through its own customers.
It refreshes on a schedule, so what you see stays current.
Colours can be changed in settings; nothing is stored beyond your own browser.
A worked example
The networks that actually carry the internet, ranked by CAIDA's customer-cone measure — how much of the internet each one can reach through its own customers. Read key-less from CAIDA's AS Rank API.
Settings & tips
- Accent and Background recolour the display.
- Data comes straight from CAIDA AS Rank in your browser.
- Press ESC to leave fullscreen.
Frequently asked questions
- Is this real data?
- Yes — it comes from CAIDA AS Rank and is refreshed on a schedule.
- Is a key needed?
- No. This source is fully key-less.
- Is it free?
- Yes — free, no download, in your browser.