Test your internet speed
Check how fast your internet really is. This free internet speed test measures your download speed, upload speed, ping, and jitter in about 10 seconds. No app. No signup.
Your results show your connection to the SpeedAccu test server.
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ⓘ Every result measures the connection between you and the test server.
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What your internet speed test results mean
The test sends data back and forth between your browser and our test server, then shows your real internet speed. For the steadiest result, pause other downloads and close extra tabs before you press GO.
- Download speed and upload speed
- Download speed is how fast data reaches you — streaming movies, loading pages, getting updates. Upload speed is how fast you send data out — video calls, photo backups, posting files. Both use Mbps, which means megabits per second.
- Ping and jitter (latency)
- Ping is the delay before your data starts moving. It is measured in milliseconds. Low ping means a faster-feeling connection. It matters most for gaming and video calls. Jitter is how much your ping jumps up and down. A steady ping beats a jumpy one.
- How good is your connection?
- After the test, we rate your connection for streaming, video calls, and gaming using your speed and ping. These are rough guides. Your real experience also depends on your WiFi, your router, and how busy your network is.
Internet speed test questions, answered
- Why is my result different from Ookla or fast.com?
- Every internet speed test measures a little differently. Ookla connects you to the nearest of its thousands of servers, uses many connections at once, and reports your peak speed. We use 6 parallel connections to one server for 10 seconds and report what a real download looks like. Both numbers are honest. They just answer different questions.
- What is a good download speed for home internet?
- It depends on your home. For browsing and HD streaming, 25 to 50 Mbps is enough for most people. For 4K video, gaming, or a house full of devices, 100 to 300 Mbps feels comfortable. For gaming and video calls, low ping under 50 ms matters more than a big download number.
- Does WiFi lower my speed test result?
- Often, yes. WiFi almost always reads lower than a wired connection. If your plan promises 200 Mbps but WiFi shows 60, plug in an Ethernet cable and test again. That tells you if your internet line or your WiFi is the slow part.
- Is this speed test really free?
- Yes. No signup, no app, no limits. Your past results stay in your own browser only. We never see them and never store them.
What is a good internet speed?
Got your result and wondering if it is good? Compare your download speed with this simple table:
| Your speed | What it handles |
|---|---|
| 25 Mbps | Browsing, email, and HD video on one or two devices |
| 100 Mbps | A busy home: several people streaming, working, and browsing at once |
| 300 Mbps | 4K video on multiple screens plus online gaming |
| 1,000 Mbps (1 Gbps) | Big households and heavy uploaders who move large files daily |
These are download speeds. For video calls and gaming, ping matters more than raw speed: under 50 ms feels snappy, over 100 ms starts to lag. Run the test above and compare your numbers with this table.
How to test your internet speed the right way
A speed test is only as good as the setup around it. Do it right and the number means something:
- Plug in with an Ethernet cable if you can. WiFi almost always reads lower than a wired connection.
- Close downloads, streams, and extra tabs on every device on your network.
- Run the test three times and keep the middle result.
- Test in the evening too. That is when networks are busiest and speeds dip.
One test tells you something. Three tests tell you the truth.
Why is my download speed slower than my plan?
Your plan promises a top speed, not a guaranteed one. When the number comes back low, the cause is usually one of these:
- WiFi distance. The farther you sit from the router, the slower it gets. Walls make it worse.
- An old router. A router from five years ago cannot keep up with a 300 Mbps plan.
- Evening congestion. Everyone in your area streams at 8 pm. Speeds dip.
- Too many devices. Ten devices sharing 100 Mbps each get a thin slice.
Test with an Ethernet cable first. If the wired number matches your plan, your internet line is fine and your WiFi is the bottleneck. If the wired number is low too, find your provider's test page and call them with the numbers in hand.
What WiFi speed do you need for streaming, gaming, and video calls?
- Streaming: Netflix needs about 15 Mbps for 4K. 25 Mbps covers a 4K stream with room to spare.
- Gaming: 10 to 25 Mbps is enough. Ping matters far more: under 50 ms feels instant, over 100 ms feels laggy.
- Video calls: Zoom needs about 3 to 4 Mbps up and down per call. A steady upload beats a fast-but-jumpy one.
Notice the pattern: most activities need less download speed than people think, and more stability.
SpeedAccu vs Ookla vs fast.com: which speed test should you trust?
Ookla Speedtest runs thousands of servers, picks the nearest one, and opens many connections at once. It is great for measuring peak speed. fast.com is Netflix's test: download only, a single connection, showing what streaming looks like. SpeedAccu uses 6 parallel connections to one server for 10 seconds, showing what real downloads and everyday browsing feel like.
No test is the one true number. Pick the tool that matches your question. If your question is how fast your internet feels day to day, that is what SpeedAccu measures.