Ping Test

What is Ping?

Ping is a network utility that measures the round-trip time for messages sent from a source to a destination. It's used to test network connectivity and measure latency. Ping sends ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol) echo request packets and measures the time it takes to receive echo reply packets.

Our free Ping Test tool attempts to measure network latency using HTTP requests. Note that browser JavaScript cannot perform true ICMP ping due to security restrictions, so this measures HTTP request latency, which is different from network ping.

Why Test Ping?

Ping testing is useful for:

• Measuring network latency
• Testing network connectivity
• Diagnosing network issues
• Checking server response times
• Monitoring network performance

Ping Latency Guidelines

• < 20ms: Excellent (local network)
• 20-50ms: Good (same country)
• 50-100ms: Acceptable (different regions)
• > 100ms: High latency (distant servers)

FAQs

Why can't I ping from the browser?

Browser JavaScript cannot perform ICMP ping due to security restrictions. Use command-line tools (ping) or server-side APIs for true ping.

What is the difference between ping and HTTP latency?

Ping uses ICMP protocol and measures network layer latency. HTTP latency includes application layer processing time.

How do I test ping accurately?

Use command-line tools (ping command) or network utilities for accurate ICMP ping measurements.

What causes high ping?

High ping can be caused by network congestion, distance, routing issues, or server load.