Ping Test

Measure HTTP latency to a host.

What This Tool Does

Our ping tool sends ICMP-like requests to a target host and measures the round-trip time (latency). This helps diagnose network connectivity issues, measure response times, and verify if a server is online. Pings are sent from our edge servers distributed globally, giving you perspective on how the target responds from different locations.

Common Use Cases

Test if a website or server is responding
Measure network latency to different endpoints
Diagnose connectivity issues during outages
Compare response times between different servers
Verify firewall or security rules allow traffic

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good ping/latency time?

Under 20ms is excellent (local servers), 20-50ms is very good, 50-100ms is acceptable for most uses, 100-200ms is noticeable in real-time applications, and over 200ms may cause significant delays. Gaming and video calls benefit from lower latency.

Why might ping fail even if the site is working?

Many servers block ICMP ping requests for security reasons. The website may function normally over HTTP/HTTPS while not responding to pings. Firewalls, security groups, or DDoS protection can all block ping traffic.

What causes high latency?

High latency can result from geographic distance, network congestion, poor routing, overloaded servers, or issues with intermediate network nodes. Using a CDN or choosing servers closer to users can reduce latency.

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