Ping test
30 pings against our measurement server in Nuremberg, with live visualization and quality rating.
How this tool works
The ping test sends 30 consecutive requests to our measurement server in Nuremberg (Germany) and measures the round-trip time (RTT) of each one. You see min, average, max, jitter (variance between consecutive pings) and packet loss in real time — with a live bar chart. Unlike ICMP ping (often blocked by firewalls), this test uses HTTP-based measurements that reliably pass through any firewall and NAT.
Typical use cases
- Check latency to a German data centre before choosing a hosting location
- Measure jitter for VoIP/video conference quality prediction
- Detect packet loss indicating network issues or ISP congestion
- Document network stability throughout the day (morning vs. evening)
- Compare different WiFi positions or VPN configurations
Frequently asked questions
What is a good ping value?
For websites/APIs: <50ms is excellent, <100ms good, <200ms acceptable. For gaming/VoIP: <20ms ideal, <50ms good. The value depends heavily on distance to server and number of network hops.
What does jitter mean?
Jitter is the variation between consecutive ping times. High jitter (>10ms) means unstable connection — problematic for real-time communication (VoIP, gaming). Low jitter (<5ms) indicates a stable line.
Why HTTP instead of ICMP ping?
ICMP packets are blocked or prioritized by many firewalls, proxies and mobile networks. HTTP-based measurements pass through any connection and measure actual application latency — not just the network layer.
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