Measure your network's response time to servers around the world
Understanding the technology behind our measurements
Our test automatically selects the closest server to your location for the most accurate results, or you can manually choose a server location.
We send multiple ping requests to the selected server and measure how long it takes for each response to return.
We analyze the ping responses to calculate minimum, average, and maximum response times, as well as jitter (variation in ping times).
Common questions about ping testing
Ping is a network utility that measures the round-trip time for packets sent from your device to a server and back. It's measured in milliseconds (ms) and is a key indicator of network latency.
For most online activities:
- Less than 20ms: Excellent
- 20-50ms: Very good
- 50-100ms: Good
- 100-150ms: Average
- 150-200ms: Poor
- 200ms+: Very poor
Online gaming and video calls typically require ping times under 100ms for optimal performance.
Jitter is the variation in ping times between consecutive packets. Low jitter (under 30ms) indicates a stable connection, while high jitter can cause stuttering in video calls, online gaming, and streaming.
To improve ping times:
- Use a wired connection instead of Wi-Fi
- Close bandwidth-heavy applications
- Restart your router
- Connect to servers closer to your location
- Upgrade your internet plan
- Use a gaming-focused VPN (in some cases)
In online gaming, low ping is crucial for responsive gameplay. High ping causes lag, making your actions appear delayed in the game. Competitive games like first-person shooters and fighting games are particularly sensitive to ping, where even a 50ms advantage can determine the outcome of a match.