Speed
Internet Speed Test
Check your download speed, upload speed and connection latency.
ResultDownload & upload in Mbps, ping in ms
Ping Test
Ping Test
Test your ping and measure how quickly your connection responds to a server — the number that matters most for gaming, calls and anything else in real time.
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Your ping is the median of several timed round trips to this server, with the first excluded as connection warm-up — not a single, cherry-picked reading. This measures response time over HTTPS, not a command-line ICMP ping, so it includes some browser and web-server overhead; results can also vary with your network, device and the current server load.
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What Is a Good Ping?
These ranges are a practical guide, not a hard rule — the right number for you depends on the app, your distance to the server, your network routing and current conditions.
| Ping | Rating | Typical experience |
|---|---|---|
| 0–20 ms | Excellent | Very responsive; ideal for competitive gaming. |
| 20–50 ms | Good | Responsive for most gaming, calls and everyday use. |
| 50–100 ms | Fair | Fine for browsing and streaming; fast games may show a slight delay. |
| 100–150 ms | High | A delay can become noticeable in real-time apps. |
| 150+ ms | Very high | Significant, hard-to-ignore latency in real-time use. |
Gaming
Ping Test for Gaming
In online gaming, ping is the delay between pressing a button and the game server registering it. A low ping means your actions land close to instantly; a high one means a small but real gap between your input and the result on screen. In competitive and FPS games that gap can decide a shot, a dodge or a round, which is why serious players chase a ping under 20–50 ms wherever they can. In slower-paced or turn-based multiplayer games a higher ping is far less punishing, since the timing rarely needs to be split-second.
Cloud gaming is the most demanding case of all: because the whole game runs on a remote server and only the video comes back to you, ping stacks directly on top of the console or PC's own input lag, so even a good ping is felt more than it would be in a locally rendered game.
Ping is only one part of a smooth connection. Steady ping matters as much as low ping — check that with a Jitter Test, or get a broader read on response times with our Latency Test.
Methodology
How Does a Ping Test Work?
A browser can’t send a true, low-level ICMP ping the way a command line can — so this tool measures the closest thing it can access directly.
Your browser sends several small, timed requests to this server, one after another.
Each request's round-trip time is measured from the moment it is sent to the moment a response arrives.
The result is expressed in milliseconds (ms) — the smaller the number, the faster the response.
The first request is excluded as connection warm-up, and the reported ping is the median of the rest, so one unusually slow or fast request can’t skew the result.
See our Methodology page for how every Pingvero tool measures your connection.
Behind The Number
What Affects Your Ping?
Ping is shaped by everything in the path between your device and the server. These are the factors that matter most.
Physical distance
Data still travels at a finite speed, so a server on the other side of the world will always reply slower than one nearby.
Network congestion
Heavy traffic on your network, or on the networks your data passes through, adds queuing delay along the way.
Routing
The path your data takes between hops isn’t always the shortest one, and extra hops mean extra delay.
WiFi quality
A weak signal, interference or distance from the router all add latency on top of a wired connection.
Mobile network conditions
Signal strength, network type (4G/5G) and how many people are sharing the same cell tower all affect mobile ping.
VPN usage
Routing your traffic through a VPN server adds an extra stop, which usually adds some latency.
Background network activity
Downloads, backups, streaming and updates running in the background compete for the same connection.
ISP & network conditions
Your provider’s own network, its current load and its peering with other networks all play a part.
Server location & load
A distant or busy server takes longer to respond, regardless of how good your own connection is.
Troubleshooting
Why Is My Ping So High?
If your result looks high, one or more of these is the usual explanation.
- A weak or congested WiFi signal
- A server that is physically far away
- Heavy background network activity on your connection
- An active VPN adding an extra hop
- Congestion on your ISP’s network
- Too many devices active on the network at once
Terminology
Ping vs. Latency
In everyday use, ping and latency are often used interchangeably, and for most people that’s close enough. Strictly speaking, latency is the broader term for any one-way or round-trip delay in a network, while ping specifically refers to the round-trip measurement this tool takes: send a small packet, time how long it takes to come back. Every ping is a latency measurement; not every latency measurement is a ping. For a closer look at response times beyond this single number, see our Latency Test.
Keep Diagnosing
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Ping is one piece of the picture. These tests look at the rest of your connection.
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ResultWiFi download & upload in Mbps
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Measure variations in your network latency.
ResultLatency variation in ms
Reliability
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Find out whether data packets are being dropped on their way to the server.
ResultLost packets in %
Latency
Latency Test
Check the delay between sending a request and getting a response back.
ResultDelay in ms
IP
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Find your public IP address instantly.
ResultPublic IPv4 / IPv6 address
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Check DNS records for any domain.
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Ports
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Check whether a port is open and reachable from the Internet.
ResultOpen or closed status
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Short answers to the questions people ask most about ping and ping tests.
What is ping?
Ping is the time it takes for a small packet of data to travel from your device to a server and back again, measured in milliseconds (ms). It measures latency, not throughput — a connection can download quickly and still have a high ping. See our What Is Ping? guide for the full explanation.
What is a good ping?
As a general guide, under 20 ms is excellent, 20–50 ms is good and works well for gaming and video calls, and 50–100 ms is fine for browsing and streaming. Above 100 ms you may start to notice lag in real-time apps. The right number still depends on what you are doing and how far away the server is.
Is 20 ms ping good?
Yes. 20 ms or lower is considered excellent for almost any use, including competitive online gaming, where every millisecond of delay is noticeable.
Is 50 ms ping good?
Yes, 50 ms is a good, usable result for most people. It is comfortable for browsing, streaming and video calls, and still solid for most online games, though competitive players may prefer something lower.
Is 100 ms ping bad?
Not necessarily. 100 ms is on the high side for fast-paced online games, where it can feel like a small but noticeable delay, but it is usually still fine for browsing, streaming and most video calls.
Why is my ping so high?
High ping is usually caused by distance to the server, network congestion, a weak WiFi signal, or other devices using the connection at the same time. Learn how to fix high ping.
Does WiFi affect ping?
Yes. WiFi typically adds a small amount of extra delay compared with a wired connection, and interference, distance from the router and network congestion can add more. Compare it with a WiFi Speed Test to see how your wireless connection is performing.
Does VPN increase ping?
Usually, yes. A VPN routes your traffic through an extra server, which normally adds some latency. How much depends on the distance to that server and how busy it is; a well-located VPN server can occasionally lower ping to certain destinations instead.
How can I lower my ping?
Use a wired connection instead of WiFi where possible, close applications that use bandwidth in the background, restart your router, and choose game or call servers closer to your location. See the full guide to fixing high ping.
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