Ping Test

Check if a server is reachable and measure response time via HTTP probes.

Our Ping Test tool sends HTTP HEAD requests to measure server response times. With 3 probes per test, you get average, minimum, and maximum latency readings plus packet loss percentage. Ideal for checking if a website is online.

Result

Enter a domain or IP to ping.
In Action

Ping in action

Support asks you to "ping the server" and you are on a corporate network that blocks ICMP. Use the web ping instead: same diagnostic answer — is the server reachable and how fast — without touching a terminal or fighting network policy.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does ping work?

Ping works by sending HTTP requests (HEAD) to the target server and measuring the round-trip time. We run 3 probes and report the average, minimum, and maximum response times.

How do I ping a server online without the command line?

Enter the hostname or IP and run the test — the tool performs an HTTP-based reachability check from a Cloudflare edge server and reports response time. Ideal when you are on a network that blocks ICMP ping.

What is the difference between ICMP ping and HTTP ping?

ICMP ping tests whether the host answers at the network layer. HTTP ping tests whether a web service responds at the application layer. A server can respond to ICMP while its web service is down, or vice versa — our tool measures the service level that browsers actually use.

Why does ping timeout even though the website loads in my browser?

Many hosts block ICMP entirely. That is why our tool uses HTTP requests instead — it tests the same protocol browsers use, so the result matches real user experience better than a raw ICMP ping.