How to test your internet speed
This guide shows how to use Speeed to measure your connection and understand what each number means — no install required.
1. Run the test in 3 steps
- Open the home page — the test starts automatically.
- Wait a few seconds while we measure download, upload and latency.
- Read the results on the dashboard: the speed on the gauge plus the Download, Upload and Latency cards.
To repeat, tap Test again. You can also test by city.
2. What each number means
- Download (Mbps) — how fast you receive data: streaming, browsing, downloads. This is the headline number.
- Upload (Mbps) — how fast you send data: video calls, uploads, backups.
- Latency / Ping (ms) — response time. Lower is better — critical for gaming and calls.
- Unloaded vs Loaded — latency before and during the test. A big gap means bufferbloat (the link chokes under heavy use).
3. Tips for an accurate result
- Prefer a wired (Ethernet) connection over Wi-Fi when possible.
- Close apps and streams using the network before testing.
- On Wi-Fi, stay close to the router.
- Test a few times and at different hours — networks vary through the day.
- Restart the router if numbers are far below your plan.
4. What is a good speed?
| Use | Recommended download |
|---|---|
| Browsing and email | 5 Mbps |
| HD video (1080p) | 10 Mbps |
| 4K streaming | 25 Mbps |
| Video calls | 5–10 Mbps (upload matters) |
| Online gaming | low latency (< 50 ms) matters more than Mbps |
| Several devices | 50–100+ Mbps |
5. Network tools (diagnostics)
- Ping — measures latency from our server to a host.
- Traceroute — shows the path (hops) to a destination; helps find where it slows down.
- DNS — checks a domain's propagation across resolvers worldwide.
- Ports — checks whether common service ports (HTTP, SSH, databases…) are open on a host.
6. Slow internet? Quick checklist
- Measure a few times to confirm (avoid a one-off dip).
- Test over a cable to rule out Wi-Fi.
- Restart the router and modem.
- Check whether a device is hogging bandwidth (downloads, streaming, updates).
- Compare with your plan; if it's far below, contact your ISP.