Internet Speed Test

Measures your download speed and latency by downloading a real 2MB file from this server. Note: this is not a multi-server test like Ookla, it only reflects your connection to this site.

When should you use this?

Use this to measure your internet connection's current download/upload speed, for instance to confirm an issue before reporting it to your provider.

When shouldn't you use this?

A single measurement may not reflect performance at different times of day or on different devices; if you suspect a persistent issue, testing several times at different moments gives a more reliable picture.

Step-by-step

Before testing, pause anything on the same network that's eating bandwidth: big downloads, video streams, cloud backups.
Click "Run". The tool downloads a 2 MB file from this site and times it.
Read your download speed and latency (ping) in the result area.
Repeat the test two or three times a few minutes apart and jot down the numbers. An average of several runs tells you more than one.

Example

Your video calls keep freezing in the evening and you want to know whether it's your connection or the call app. Run the test with your laptop plugged into the router by cable, then again over Wi-Fi from your usual room. If the wired result is fine and the Wi-Fi one is much lower, the problem is most likely the wireless signal or where the router sits. If both are low and that keeps happening at different times, calling your provider with those numbers in hand makes for a more concrete complaint. Watch the units, too: browser downloads usually show MB/s, while internet plans are sold in Mbps. A byte is 8 bits, so 1 MB/s is roughly 8 Mbps.

What does an internet speed test show?

A speed test downloads and uploads data between your device and a test server to measure download speed, upload speed and latency (ping). The result is in megabits per second (Mbps); file download speed is usually shown in megabytes per second, and one byte is 8 bits, so 80 Mbps is roughly 10 MB/s.

For an accurate measurement

Stop other downloads and video streams while testing.
Use a wired connection if possible; Wi-Fi readings drop with signal strength.
Measure several times at different hours and look at the average.
The result also depends on the distance to the test server and line congestion; remember this when comparing with your provider's commitment.

Things to keep in mind

This test measures download speed and latency only. You'll need a different tool for upload speed.
The result reflects the route to this site. Your connection to a server abroad or a game server can behave differently.
With a VPN on, traffic detours through the VPN server, so expect lower speeds and higher latency.
2 MB is a small file. On very fast connections the download finishes almost instantly, so the result may understate your real capacity.

Frequently asked questions

Is my data stored?

No, none of the data you enter is sent to a server or stored.

Is this tool free?

Yes, completely free and no account required.

How long does it take to get a result?

Most operations complete instantly; larger files may take a few seconds.