IPv4 vs IPv6 proxies for scraping and anti-detection

IPv4 vs IPv6 proxies for scraping and anti-detection

Geode

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Running into issues with proxies getting flagged when scraping. Should I switch to IPv6 proxies or stick with IPv4? Considering how IPv6 is less used in some networks, does it actually help avoid detection or is it just hype? I need smth fast and legit for heavy scraping without getting banned. Anyone tried both? Which performs better for anti-detection and how about speed? Would love a quick breakdown, don't have time to test both myself right now.
 
Ever tried both? honestly, IPv6 can help avoid detection since fewer networks scan it, but it's not a silver bullet. speed usually depends on the provider but sometimes IPv4 is still faster for heavy loads.
 
bruh, that sounds kinda sketchy tho, just bc fewer scan it doesnt mean it's safer always. like, are the proxies legit or just some random ones? idk if switching to IPv6 is gonna magically fix the ban probs.
 
bruh, yeah I agree, always check the provider's quality first. speed can vary a lot even with the same IP version, so test different options if you can.
 
just my 2 cents, legit proxies matter way more than IP version when it comes to avoiding bans, so don't get hung up on ipv6 vs ipv4 if the proxies are trash.
 
bruh, lol, that sounds like a pain. my tip is to focus on rotating your proxies every 5-10 mins and use residential proxies if possible, cuz they tend to get flagged less. numbers-wise, residential proxies have a ban rate of like 20-30% lower than datacenter ones rn. so yeah, quality over IP version for real.
 
Thanks for the insights guys, really appreciate it. Yeah, I get that speed and quality matter more than just IPv4 or IPv6. Will probably test both with legit providers first, see what sticks. No magic fix, just gotta keep experimenting.
 
Back in the day I ran into an ISP that swore IPv6 was the future but damn their IPv4 proxies still pulled better for some sites, smh.
 
You really think so? I mean, IPv6 is supposed to be the future but yeah, some sites just hate it still. Feels like we're stuck in the middle with both kinda having their own issues.
 
I don't buy the whole IPv6 is the future hype still, especially for scraping, cuz honestly some sites still treat IPv6 like a red flag and block it like crazy. Do you think that might change as more sites start adopting IPv6 or are we gonna keep running into these weird compatibility issues?
 
guess IPv6 proxies are still the new kid on the block, huh? From my tests, around 60% of sites still treat IPv6 like the bad boy on the block, blocking or flagging it more often than IPv4. Honestly, I'd stick with IPv4 for now unless you got a reason to gamble on the new shiny.
 
Nah, I disagree, I've been using BrightData's IPv6 proxies for a while and honestly most sites don't even flinch anymore. It's like, the more you use legit proxies, the less they care about IPv4 or IPv6
 
haha, yeah, maybe someday but atm it's like playing whack-a-mole. Some sites love IPv6, some treat it like a red flag, so we gotta adapt quick. But yeah
 
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