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Dev tools · January 10, 2017

Speedtest by Ookla, for Mac

Take a speedtest from your Mac's Menu Bar

Speedtest by Ookla, for Mac launched on January 10, 2017 with 277 votes, #77 of 3,671 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 9 years on.

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In plain words

Speedtest by Ookla for Mac is a menu bar application that allows users to quickly check their internet connection speed directly from their Mac. Launched in 2017, the tool sits conveniently in the menu bar for easy access whenever users need to test their download and upload speeds or diagnose connectivity issues. It is designed for Mac users who want a straightforward way to monitor their internet performance without opening a web browser.

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From the sources

Download the free Speedtest macOS app today then launch it directly from your toolbar whenever you need to check your connectivity. Easy and accessible.

There’s nothing faster than launching a Speedtest straight from your Mac toolbar. Download the free Speedtest macOS app today for the quickest way to check your connectivity. Get a real-time check of your ISP’s performance and detect trends over time with data on: Our mission at Speedtest by Ookla ® is to make the internet faster by providing data and insights on real-world internet speeds. With billions of tests worldwide, we meet you where you are with apps for the devices you usefrom speedtest.net

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