Speedtest by Ookla

Speedtest by Ookla

A network diagnostics app for testing Wi-Fi, cellular, latency, outages, and streaming quality on Android.

Android / iOS Version: 5.3.6 Size: 41 MB Last updated: 2025-01-01

Who this app is for

People who troubleshoot home Wi-Fi or mobile data.

Core feature

Classic speed test

Pricing

Freemium

Ads

Contains ads

Live connection

An active connection is required to measure network performance.

Google Play rating

3.9/5

App introduction

A network diagnostics app for testing Wi-Fi, cellular, latency, outages, and streaming quality on Android.

The Play listing says Speedtest now includes Downdetector, so it can help you plan, assess, and troubleshoot an internet connection in one place.

Beyond the classic one-tap speed test, coverage maps, outage monitoring, and video testing provide context that a single download-speed result cannot.

Because the app is ad-supported and offers optional in-app purchases, the free version is easy to start but not friction-free.

Core featuresCore features

  • Classic speed testClassic speed test: Measures download speed, upload speed, and latency with a one-tap flow.
  • Downdetector integrationDowndetector integration: Shows real-time status updates for apps and services so you can spot broader outages.
  • Coverage mapsCoverage maps: Uses real-world data to show where mobile network coverage is strong or weak.
  • Video test and historyVideo test and history: Adds streaming-quality checks plus a detailed history of past tests with sharing.

Pros and consPros and cons

ProsPros

  • Quick to run when a connection feels slow.
  • Downdetector integration adds useful outage context.
  • History and sharing make it easy to compare tests over time.

ConsCons

  • Ads and optional purchases can interrupt the free experience.
  • A single test is only a snapshot; it does not explain why the network is slow.
  • Results can vary based on location, time, server choice, and current network load.

Who this app is for

  • People who troubleshoot home Wi-Fi or mobile data.
  • Gamers and streamers who want a fast network check before starting.
  • Users who want outage awareness and coverage data in the same app.

Before you download

  • Run a few tests at different times if you want a useful baseline.
  • Compare Wi-Fi and cellular results under the same conditions.
  • Use the coverage maps and Downdetector tabs as context, not as a replacement for a full network diagnosis.

Frequently asked questions

What does Speedtest measure?

It measures download speed, upload speed, and latency, and it also adds coverage and outage tools.

Is Speedtest free?

Yes, but the listing shows ads and optional in-app purchases.

What is Downdetector doing in the app?

It helps you track service outages and status updates for apps and online services.

Why can results change from one test to another?

Network conditions, location, time, and server selection can all change the outcome.

Screenshots

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App review

A practical first stop when internet performance feels off.

Worth installing if you troubleshoot connections often; just do not read a single test as the whole story.

Toolonline Editorial · 2026-07-23

Classic speed test9.4/10
Downdetector integration9.1/10
Coverage maps8.9/10
Video test and history9.2/10

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How people use Speedtest by Ookla in everyday life

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Jared Harris

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Speedtest is the app I open when my Wi-Fi feels off and I need numbers instead of guesses. Download, upload, and latency are easy to read, and the history helps me compare home Wi-Fi with cellular. The video test is useful when streaming looks blurry but the speed number seems fine.

Mason Clark

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Running the test beside my router and again in the bedroom finally showed where the Wi-Fi dropped off. The saved results made it easy to explain the problem when I called my provider.

Lena Bennett

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The Downdetector tab saves me from resetting my router when the problem is actually a wider service outage. I also like checking coverage maps before changing where I work from. Ads are visible in the free version, but the test flow itself stays simple.

Caleb Singh

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It gives clear results, but you have to understand that one test is not the whole story. My numbers change with location, server choice, and time of day. I still keep it installed because comparing a few runs is easier here than digging through router menus.

Maya Kim

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Fast, simple, and the numbers are easy to understand.

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