Internet Speed Test Sites
This page provides links to a variety of speed tests that are safe and free to
use.
Popular Speed Testing Sites
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Ookla
- The most popular site on the internet. Ad heavy but very reliable results.
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SpeedSmart
- A reliable alternative when Ookla is blocked..
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Fast.com
- Simple, fast test powered by Netflix infrastructure.
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Cloudflare Speed Test
- Clean interface with latency, jitter, and packet-loss metrics.
Independent & Diagnostic-Focused
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LibreSpeed
- Open-source speed test with community-hosted instances.
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nPerf
- Measures speed, latency, and real-world browsing/streaming performance.
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MLAB - Community-based open
platform, supported by many academic and private firms.
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TestMy.net
- Independent testing with detailed statistics and history tracking.
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Test My Speed
- Provides access to several good articles on internet speed topics.
ISP-Hosted (Useful for Comparison)
No Longer Recommended Sites
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SpeedOf.Me
- The original HTML5-based test with no plugins required.
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Speedcheck.org
- Straightforward test with minimal clutter.
But high latency and false security warning are present.
Tip: Running multiple tests on different sites often provides a more accurate picture
than relying on a single test or site.