Ping
Test if a server is reachable and measure response time. Sends 4 HTTP requests and reports min, average, max latency plus packet loss. Resolves the domain's IP address automatically.
4 ping requestsMin / Avg / Max latencyPacket loss detectionIP resolution
What response times mean
< 50ms
Excellent
CDN or server in same region. Typical for Cloudflare, Vercel, Netlify.
50-150ms
Good
Server in a nearby region. Normal for most well-hosted domains.
150-300ms
Acceptable
Server is far away or moderately loaded. Consider a CDN.
> 300ms
Slow
Server overloaded, distant, or network issues. Investigate hosting.
Common questions
Is this a real ICMP ping?
No — this uses HTTP HEAD requests instead of ICMP packets. The response times measure the full HTTP round-trip including DNS resolution, TCP connection, and TLS handshake. This is actually more representative of what real users experience than a raw ICMP ping.
Why does it say unreachable when the site works?
Some servers block HTTP HEAD requests or have specific firewall rules. If the server responds to GET requests but not HEAD, it may appear unreachable. Try visiting the URL in your browser to confirm.
What does packet loss mean?
If some requests succeed and others fail, that indicates intermittent connectivity issues — possibly network congestion, an overloaded server, or unstable routing between our server and the target.
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