Ping Test
Measure your latency to any host with repeated HTTP probes - minimum, average and maximum round-trip times, packet-loss rate and resolved IPs.
Updated September 2026 · Written and verified by Akash Pandey
Ping Test
How to use the ping test
- Enter a hostname (defaults to a public target).
- The test first resolves DNS records, then sends repeated probes.
- Results show min/avg/max/mdev latency, packet loss, resolved IPs and a rough quality verdict.
Frequently asked questions
Why is it not a real ICMP ping?
Web browsers cannot send ICMP. This tool approximates with HTTP: the same protocol users experience, which is often more relevant than ICMP echo arrival times.
What do min/avg/max mean?
The fastest, average, and slowest round-trip of the probes. The difference (jitter) hints at connection stability; packet loss is the percentage of probes that failed.
Can I ping a domain that is down?
If DNS fails, the tool reports resolution failure clearly. If the server is up but slow, you will see high averages.
Why is my first probe slow?
Cold connections pay TLS handshake and cache penalties. The tool labels the warm-up probe separately so the stats are fair.
Are results affected by my network?
Yes - you measure from your device, so VPNs, Wi-Fi quality and local congestion all show up, which is exactly the point of a client-side test.
How does an in-browser ping test work without ICMP permissions?
Browsers cannot send raw ICMP packets for security reasons. The tool measures HTTP round-trip latency across consecutive requests to estimate network response times.
What is considered a good latency or ping time?
Under 30 ms is excellent for real-time gaming, 30-70 ms is average for web browsing, and over 150 ms indicates noticeable lag.
Does the ping test display jitter and packet loss?
Yes. It tracks the minimum, maximum, and average response times across probes and highlights failed requests.