What is my device type?
This tool classifies your client as mobile, tablet, or desktop based on common user agent patterns.
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Device type
Mobile, tablet, or desktop
This classification uses common user agent patterns to label the client as mobile, tablet, or desktop. It is a coarse UX hint—not a guarantee of screen size or input method.
Desktop browsers can request a mobile UA; phones can request a desktop site. Touch-capable convertibles may still report as desktop.
When the label looks wrong
Request Desktop Website, developer device emulation, or a spoofed UA will flip the label. For touch capability specifically, use the touch screen tool; for resolution, use the screen tools.
Use this page for a quick client class, then verify with OS and screen details if you are debugging responsive layouts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a device type?
Device type here means a simple class of client: mobile, tablet, or desktop. We infer it from common patterns in the user agent string, which can be spoofed by emulation or extensions.
Can a desktop look like mobile?
Yes, if you use mobile emulation or a browser that advertises a mobile user agent.
How is mobile vs desktop decided?
We look for common mobile and tablet tokens in the user agent. If none match, we usually classify the client as desktop.
Why might a phone show as desktop?
“Desktop site” modes and some browsers send a desktop user agent. Emulators and extensions can also change the reported device type.
Is tablet detection always accurate?
No. Some tablets advertise themselves as mobile or desktop. Treat tablet as a helpful hint, not a guarantee.