Ping Test: Check Your Latency and Jitter Online

Result

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Every request

Each bar is one request, from first to last. Taller bars took longer. Red marks on the baseline are requests that didn't come back within 2 seconds.

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Details

Average latency: Checking…
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Jitter: Checking…
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What your connection is good for

Rated from this test. A game or call server that's farther away than the test server adds its own latency on top.

Online games Checking…
Fast games need under 50 ms and little jitter.
Video calls Checking…
Calls stay smooth under 100 ms with jitter under 20 ms.
Streaming video Checking…
Video loads ahead, so timeouts matter more than latency.
Browsing Checking…
Pages open quickly under 150 ms.

What ping, latency and jitter mean

Latency is how long data takes to get to a server and back, in milliseconds (ms). "Ping" is the everyday name for it, after the ping command that measures it.

Jitter is how much the latency changes from one request to the next. A connection at a steady 40 ms feels better in games and calls than one that jumps between 20 ms and 120 ms.

Timeouts are requests that never came back in time. They usually come from packet loss, an overloaded Wi-Fi network or a line that keeps dropping.

How this ping test works

Browsers can't send real ping (ICMP) packets. Instead, this page asks for a tiny file 40 times over the connection it already has open and times each round trip. It reads the time from the browser's own network timing, so page rendering doesn't count.

The requests go to the Cloudflare data center closest to you, which is named after the nearest airport, such as FRA for Frankfurt. The server also reports how long the TCP handshake took, which you can compare with the result.

To ping a specific game server, open a terminal or command prompt and run ping followed by its address.

How to lower your ping

Use a network cable instead of Wi-Fi, or move closer to the router.
Pause downloads, cloud backups and video streams on other devices while you play or call.
Restart the router if latency is much higher than usual.
Pick a game server in your own region.
If you use a VPN, connect to a server near you, or turn it off to compare.
If timeouts keep showing up on a cable connection, run the test at different times and show the results to your internet provider.

Questions

What is a good ping?

Under 20 ms is excellent. 20 to 50 ms is good for any online game. 50 to 100 ms is fine for most things, though you may notice it in fast shooters. Above 150 ms you'll feel lag in games and calls.

What is jitter, and how much is too much?

Jitter is how much your latency changes between requests. Under 10 ms is good. Above 30 ms, voice and video calls start to stutter and games feel uneven, even when the average ping looks fine.

Why is my ping higher with a VPN?

With a VPN, your traffic first goes to the VPN server and only then to its destination. That extra stop adds latency, more so when the VPN server is far away. Pick a nearby VPN server to keep the difference small.

Is this a packet loss test?

Partly. It counts requests that didn't come back within 2 seconds. Because the requests use TCP, a lost packet is usually sent again, so mild packet loss shows up as sudden spikes in the chart rather than as timeouts.

Why is my ping in games different from this result?

This test measures the way to the nearest Cloudflare server. A game server may be in another city or country, which adds latency. Use the result to see whether your own connection is fast and steady.

Guides

What is an IP address?
An IP address is the number that tells the internet where to send data meant for you. Here's what it looks like, the different kinds, and what yours says about you.
How to find your IP address
Your public IP takes one click to find. Your private IP depends on the device. Here are the exact steps for each.
IPv4 vs IPv6: what's the difference?
IPv6 replaces IPv4 because the world ran out of addresses. Here's how the two compare, how to tell which you're using, and why IPv6 matters if you use a VPN.
What is a DNS leak and how do you fix it?
Even with a VPN on, your device may still ask your internet provider for every website you visit. That's a DNS leak. Here's how to spot one and stop it.

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