Ping Tool
Measure HTTP response time to any public URL from your browser. Run multiple pings and see min, average and max latency. Free, no signup.
HTTP Ping vs ICMP Ping
Traditional ping uses ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol) packets — a low-level protocol that browsers cannot access due to security restrictions. This tool measures HTTP round-trip time: the time from sending an HTTP request to receiving the first byte of the response, which includes DNS, TCP handshake, TLS and server processing.
Interpreting Latency
| Latency | Quality | Typical Cause |
|---|---|---|
| < 50ms | Excellent | Local CDN or nearby server |
| 50–150ms | Good | Same continent |
| 150–300ms | Acceptable | Cross-continental |
| > 300ms | High | Far server, congestion or slow server |
Why Results Vary
Browser-based HTTP pings are affected by caching, keep-alive connections and browser overhead — first ping is often slower due to DNS resolution and TLS handshake. Subsequent pings to the same host use the established connection and will be faster. This is normal behaviour, not a measurement error.