Check Your Speed
Extra tools for real-world internet questions.
No sign-up • No downloads • Just simple tools anyone can use.

Advanced internet tools for everyday people

These tools are designed for real life, not just for network engineers. You don’t need to understand technical terms to use them. Start with the main internet speed test on the homepage, then use these extra tools to answer simple questions about your connection.

Wi-Fi stability Download time Streaming & calls Household planner

Wi-Fi stability test (beta)

Fast internet isn’t enough on its own. If your Wi-Fi is unstable, you will still see frozen faces on video calls, lag in games and random buffering. This quick test sends tiny pings for a few seconds and shows how steady your connection really is.

When you start the test, we’ll send frequent tiny pings to our server for about 5 seconds and draw a mini graph of your latency.

No results yet. Run the test to see your average Wi-Fi latency, jitter and an overall verdict in simple language.

Download time calculator

Use this simple calculator to estimate how long a download will take on your connection. Perfect for games, films, software updates and cloud backups.

Mbps

Enter your speed and file size to see an estimated download time.

Tip: After running a speed test on the homepage, we’ll try to reuse your latest result here automatically.

Streaming & video call checker

Not sure if your internet is good enough for Netflix, YouTube or Zoom calls? This tool uses your speed to give a clear yes/no style answer for everyday activities – no jargon, just simple guidance.

Mbps

Enter your speed or tap “Use latest speed test” to see how your connection should handle streaming and calls.

  • Zoom / Teams video calls: –
  • Netflix / YouTube streaming: –
  • Online gaming responsiveness: –

Household usage planner

This planner gives you a rough idea of whether your internet speed is enough for your home, based on how many people live there and how you typically use the internet.

Mbps

Fill in your details to see if your current speed is likely to cope with your household’s usage.

What is a good internet speed for normal everyday use?

For many homes, anything above 25 Mbps can feel “good enough” for browsing, social media and streaming on one or two devices. As more people join in – extra TVs, game consoles, tablets and laptops – you may need faster broadband to keep everything smooth.

As a simple guide:

  • 10–25 Mbps: OK for light use and one HD stream at a time.
  • 25–75 Mbps: Fine for small households with a couple of active devices.
  • 75–200 Mbps: Better for families who stream, game and browse at the same time.
  • 200 Mbps and above: Great for busy homes, 4K streaming and large downloads.

For a deeper explanation, see our guide: What is a good internet speed?

Why upload speed and ping also matter

Download speed is only part of the story. For video calls, gaming and cloud backups, your upload speed and ping can be just as important:

  • Upload speed: affects how clearly others see and hear you in calls, and how quickly you can send files.
  • Ping: affects how responsive online games feel and how “snappy” websites seem.
  • Jitter: measures how much your ping jumps around – high jitter can cause glitches in calls.

Our homepage speed test focuses on download speed, ping and jitter and explains your results in plain language. In the future, we plan to add more tools to look at upload performance too.

Frequently asked questions about internet speed

Why does my internet feel slow even when the speed is high?

A high Mbps number doesn’t always mean a smooth experience. If your Wi-Fi is unstable, or if many people in your home are using the internet at the same time, you may still see buffering and lag. Use the Wi-Fi stability test and the Household usage planner to see if this is the case for you.

How can I check if my broadband matches what I’m paying for?

Run a few tests at different times of day using the main speed test on the homepage. Compare your results with the speeds advertised in your package. If your results are consistently far below those numbers, it may be worth speaking to your provider.

Do I need to be technical to use these tools?

No. Every tool on CheckYourSpeed.net is built for ordinary people. We try to explain what’s happening in plain language, with simple verdicts like “good for calls” or “may struggle with 4K streaming”, instead of just throwing numbers at you.

Where should I start?

Start with the main internet speed test, then come back to this page and:

  • Check Wi-Fi stability.
  • Estimate download times for big files.
  • See if your speed is enough for streaming & calls.
  • Use the Household usage planner to check if your package is a good fit.