There is absolutely nothing more frustrating than your internet dying right when you need it most. You’re about to load into a massive multiplayer match or stream a heavily anticipated season finale, and everything just completely locks up.

For years, we all just blindly pulled up the Speedtest app to see if our ISP was ripping us off. With over 55 billion tests logged globally, it’s basically the gold standard for checking your ping, download, and upload speeds. But the latest update completely changes the game.

DOWNDETECTOR IS NOW BUILT RIGHT IN

This is honestly a massive lifesaver. Before, if a massive streaming platform, a social media network, or your favorite gaming server went dark, you had to scour the internet to figure out if it was a “you” problem or a global outage.

Now? Downdetector is baked directly into the Speedtest app. You get real time status updates on all the massive apps and services you rely on every day. You can actively track your favorite platforms, instantly report your own outages, and immediately know exactly what is going down. It transforms the app from a simple testing tool into the ultimate troubleshooting hub.

ONE TAP TO TEST YOUR EXACT SPEEDS

Of course, the classic network testing is still front and center. Thanks to a massive global server network, it only takes a single tap to get an insanely accurate read on your current bandwidth.

If you are a gamer, this is mandatory. The app runs three distinct latency measurements to diagnose exactly why your connection feels sluggish, letting you know for sure if your local network is actually ready for a sweaty competitive session.

STOP GUESSING ABOUT MOBILE COVERAGE

Ever wonder if your cell provider actually has decent coverage in your neighborhood, or if their marketing is just complete nonsense?

The Speedtest Maps tab uses actual, real world data to show you exactly where mobile networks are strong and where they completely drop off. You can literally track street level 5G availability and directly compare different network technologies in your specific area. Whether you’re commuting across London, road tripping through the States, or navigating around Sydney, you know exactly what kind of signal you’re walking into.

PREP YOUR NETWORK FOR HEAVY STREAMING

Don’t you hate it when you sit down to watch a movie and it buffers into a pixelated, unwatchable mess?

Run the dedicated video test first. It aggressively pushes your network to see exactly what streaming quality it can actually handle at that exact moment. It even spits out actionable insights to help you optimize your setup for a flawless viewing experience.

It also stores your entire detailed history of past results and makes sharing your speeds super easy. Oh, and if you hate looking at banner ads while you troubleshoot, you can easily upgrade to strip them out entirely.