Ping Online
Shows how long it takes for packets to reach host

Check packet loss, total time, and RTT min/avg/max.

Ping Online: Test Latency and Packet Loss

Ping is a simple network test that measures whether a host is reachable and how long it takes for packets to travel to that host and back. It uses ICMP echo requests to verify connectivity and reports latency statistics, packet loss, and overall responsiveness. This online ping tool sends a small set of packets and summarizes the results so you can quickly assess network health.

When a website feels slow or an API intermittently times out, a ping test can help distinguish between DNS issues, routing problems, and application performance. Low latency with zero packet loss usually indicates a healthy network path. High latency or packet loss can point to congestion, unstable Wi-Fi, overloaded routers, or upstream issues.

If you are unsure which tool to use: DNS lookup checks name resolution, ping checks basic reachability and latency, and port check confirms whether a specific service is listening.

How to read ping results

This tool reports the number of packets transmitted and received, the packet loss percentage, and round-trip time (RTT) values. The RTT min, average, and max provide a quick sense of network stability. If the max value is much higher than the average, the network path may be experiencing jitter or bursts of congestion.

If you see 100% packet loss, the destination may be offline or blocking ICMP traffic. Some servers and firewalls intentionally block pings, so a failed ping does not always mean the service is down. In those cases, check reachability with a port test or try a DNS lookup to confirm that the name resolves correctly.

Common reasons for high latency or loss

Local Wi-Fi interference, weak signal, or crowded channels.
Router bufferbloat causing latency spikes during uploads.
Upstream ISP congestion or maintenance events.
Long geographic distance or suboptimal routing paths.
Server-side rate limiting or ICMP filtering.

Practical use cases

Use ping to validate a new server before a launch, confirm that a VPN endpoint is reachable, or monitor the health of critical infrastructure during incidents. It is also helpful when coordinating with support teams: a quick ping result can show whether a network issue is local or widespread.

For website troubleshooting, pair ping results with a DNS lookup and a port check. If DNS resolves correctly but ping fails, the server might be blocking ICMP or the route may be broken. If ping is healthy but the website fails, the issue likely sits at the application layer (TLS, HTTP, or backend services).

Tips for consistent measurements

Run tests a few times, especially on mobile or Wi-Fi connections, and look for patterns instead of a single outlier. If the average latency is stable but occasional spikes appear, you may be experiencing transient congestion. For more advanced diagnostics, use traceroute tools alongside ping to see where delay occurs along the path.

Keep in mind that this tool sends a limited number of packets to provide a fast result. For long-term monitoring, schedule periodic checks and track trends over time. Consistent increases in latency often reveal capacity issues before they become outages.

Frequently asked questions

Is ping blocked by some hosts? Yes. Many servers and networks block ICMP to reduce attack surface, so a failed ping does not always imply downtime.

What is a “good” ping time? It depends on distance and network type. Local data centers often respond under 20 ms, while cross-continent traffic can exceed 100 ms. Focus on consistency and packet loss for reliability.

Why do results differ from my computer’s ping? Different network paths, peering, and caching can cause variation. This tool measures from its own network, which is helpful when diagnosing issues that are not limited to your local environment.