Test round-trip time (RTT), packet loss, and jitter to any public IP address or domain name worldwide. Inspect DNS lookup latency and regional response times.
Learn terminal commands (`ping -t`, `ping -c`), interpreting TTL packets, troubleshooting high latency, and diagnosing ISP packet drops.
Ping measures the Round-Trip Time (RTT) in milliseconds (ms) for a data packet to travel from your computer or our cloud server to a destination IP address and return back. A lower ping indicates a faster, more responsive connection.
• Under 20 ms: Exceptional latency, ideal for competitive esports gaming and high-frequency trading.
• 20 ms to 50 ms: Great ping for smooth gaming, video conferencing, and live 4K streaming.
• 50 ms to 100 ms: Standard latency for international browsing and casual gaming.
• Over 150 ms: Noticeable lag, delays in multiplayer games, and buffering on calls.
Traditional command-line ping uses ICMP Echo Request/Reply packets. However, many enterprise firewalls, cloud providers (like AWS and Cloudflare), and routers block ICMP packets to prevent DDoS attacks. Our online tool uses TCP SYN handshake timing, which accurately reflects real-world web and application latency even when ICMP is blocked.
High ping is typically caused by physical distance to the host server, Wi-Fi interference, ISP routing congestion, bufferbloat (too many devices downloading simultaneously on your local network), or outdated router firmware. Using an Ethernet cable and choosing servers geographically closer to you will significantly decrease ping.