TIL macOS has a built-in speedtest/network quality analysis tool: networkQuality
January 31, 2025 at 10:29 AM
TIL macOS has a built-in speedtest/network quality analysis tool: networkQuality
TIL: MacOS has a built in `networkquality` command you can use to test network speed and latency
November 11, 2024 at 1:18 AM
TIL: MacOS has a built in `networkquality` command you can use to test network speed and latency
Did you know that on MacOS, you can check your network speed in the terminal using "networkquality"? No need to go to speedtest.net all the time. Ctrl+C to end.
November 8, 2024 at 2:57 PM
Did you know that on MacOS, you can check your network speed in the terminal using "networkquality"? No need to go to speedtest.net all the time. Ctrl+C to end.
Mac user?
Don't want to launch a speed test website to test speed.
Say no more.
Go to your terminal and run `networkQuality -v`
Don't want to launch a speed test website to test speed.
Say no more.
Go to your terminal and run `networkQuality -v`
November 23, 2024 at 5:05 PM
Mac user?
Don't want to launch a speed test website to test speed.
Say no more.
Go to your terminal and run `networkQuality -v`
Don't want to launch a speed test website to test speed.
Say no more.
Go to your terminal and run `networkQuality -v`
Did you know there is a built-in Internet speed test utility on your Mac? No need to get an app or use an ad-filled website. Just launch the Terminal app and type "networkquality" and press return. You'll get a nice impartial measure of your download and upload speed.
December 6, 2024 at 3:21 AM
Did you know there is a built-in Internet speed test utility on your Mac? No need to get an app or use an ad-filled website. Just launch the Terminal app and type "networkquality" and press return. You'll get a nice impartial measure of your download and upload speed.
Thanks to @etwoy.net, I've just discovered there is now a networkQuality command in macOs. So handy!
November 27, 2024 at 4:28 PM
Thanks to @etwoy.net, I've just discovered there is now a networkQuality command in macOs. So handy!
Internet in der neuen Bude scheppert! 🥰
July 3, 2026 at 7:56 AM
Internet in der neuen Bude scheppert! 🥰
My art gallery café > yours. 🛜
==== SUMMARY ====
Uplink capacity: 66.993 Mbps
Downlink capacity: 281.783 Mbps
Responsiveness: Low (491.803 milliseconds | 122 RPM)
Idle Latency: 5.500 milliseconds | 12000 RPM
✨ Curious?? open your terminal, type: networkQuality
==== SUMMARY ====
Uplink capacity: 66.993 Mbps
Downlink capacity: 281.783 Mbps
Responsiveness: Low (491.803 milliseconds | 122 RPM)
Idle Latency: 5.500 milliseconds | 12000 RPM
✨ Curious?? open your terminal, type: networkQuality
November 28, 2024 at 5:40 PM
My art gallery café > yours. 🛜
==== SUMMARY ====
Uplink capacity: 66.993 Mbps
Downlink capacity: 281.783 Mbps
Responsiveness: Low (491.803 milliseconds | 122 RPM)
Idle Latency: 5.500 milliseconds | 12000 RPM
✨ Curious?? open your terminal, type: networkQuality
==== SUMMARY ====
Uplink capacity: 66.993 Mbps
Downlink capacity: 281.783 Mbps
Responsiveness: Low (491.803 milliseconds | 122 RPM)
Idle Latency: 5.500 milliseconds | 12000 RPM
✨ Curious?? open your terminal, type: networkQuality
GitHubのリポジトリ作成まで完了。
これはあかん、ラクすぎて人間がダメになるやつや。
これはあかん、ラクすぎて人間がダメになるやつや。
GitHub - hnsol/speedtest-swiftbar: A SwiftBar plugin for macOS that logs networkQuality results with the current Wi-Fi SSID.
A SwiftBar plugin for macOS that logs networkQuality results with the current Wi-Fi SSID. - hnsol/speedtest-swiftbar
github.com
March 31, 2026 at 12:59 PM
GitHubのリポジトリ作成まで完了。
これはあかん、ラクすぎて人間がダメになるやつや。
これはあかん、ラクすぎて人間がダメになるやつや。
AppleがmacOS 12 Montereyでpigコマンドの代わりに導入したnetworkQualityを利用しネットワーク回線速度を測定できるアプリ「Speediness」が通信速度のリアルタイム表示に対応。
https://applech2.com/archives/20260209-speediness-networkquality-gui-support-speed-while.html
https://applech2.com/archives/20260209-speediness-networkquality-gui-support-speed-while.html
AppleがmacOS 12 Montereyでpigコマンドの代わりに導入したnetworkQualityを利用しネットワーク回線速度を測定できるアプリ「Speediness」が通信速度のリアルタイム表示に対応。
AppleがmacOS 12 Montereyでpigコマンドの代わりに導入したnetworkQualityを利用しネットワーク回線速度を測定できるアプリ「Speediness」が通信速度のリアルタイム表示に対応しています。詳細は以下から。
applech2.com
February 10, 2026 at 12:23 AM
AppleがmacOS 12 Montereyでpigコマンドの代わりに導入したnetworkQualityを利用しネットワーク回線速度を測定できるアプリ「Speediness」が通信速度のリアルタイム表示に対応。
https://applech2.com/archives/20260209-speediness-networkquality-gui-support-speed-while.html
https://applech2.com/archives/20260209-speediness-networkquality-gui-support-speed-while.html
Very nice. I learned about the `networkQuality` command
November 12, 2024 at 8:42 PM
Very nice. I learned about the `networkQuality` command
Tip to check the quality and capacity of your network on macOS straight from the terminal
Just type “networkQuality” and enter
Just type “networkQuality” and enter
August 18, 2026 at 8:59 AM
Tip to check the quality and capacity of your network on macOS straight from the terminal
Just type “networkQuality” and enter
Just type “networkQuality” and enter
speaking of Schiphol Airport, 🛜 check
==== SUMMARY ====
Uplink capacity: 29.477 Mbps
Downlink capacity: 57.102 Mbps
Responsiveness: Low (714.286 milliseconds | 84 RPM)
Idle Latency: 25.438 milliseconds | 2400 RPM
ℹ️ Curious? Drop this into your terminal: networkQuality
==== SUMMARY ====
Uplink capacity: 29.477 Mbps
Downlink capacity: 57.102 Mbps
Responsiveness: Low (714.286 milliseconds | 84 RPM)
Idle Latency: 25.438 milliseconds | 2400 RPM
ℹ️ Curious? Drop this into your terminal: networkQuality
November 16, 2024 at 9:35 AM
speaking of Schiphol Airport, 🛜 check
==== SUMMARY ====
Uplink capacity: 29.477 Mbps
Downlink capacity: 57.102 Mbps
Responsiveness: Low (714.286 milliseconds | 84 RPM)
Idle Latency: 25.438 milliseconds | 2400 RPM
ℹ️ Curious? Drop this into your terminal: networkQuality
==== SUMMARY ====
Uplink capacity: 29.477 Mbps
Downlink capacity: 57.102 Mbps
Responsiveness: Low (714.286 milliseconds | 84 RPM)
Idle Latency: 25.438 milliseconds | 2400 RPM
ℹ️ Curious? Drop this into your terminal: networkQuality
I'm at a DevFest event at U of T. Let's see 🛜
==== SUMMARY ====
Uplink capacity: 59.143 Mbps
Downlink capacity: 119.965 Mbps
Responsiveness: Low (310.881 ms | 193 RPM)
Idle Latency: 32.562 ms | 1875 RPM
✨ curious? open the terminal and type: networkQuality
(macOS 12+)
==== SUMMARY ====
Uplink capacity: 59.143 Mbps
Downlink capacity: 119.965 Mbps
Responsiveness: Low (310.881 ms | 193 RPM)
Idle Latency: 32.562 ms | 1875 RPM
✨ curious? open the terminal and type: networkQuality
(macOS 12+)
November 23, 2024 at 4:38 PM
I'm at a DevFest event at U of T. Let's see 🛜
==== SUMMARY ====
Uplink capacity: 59.143 Mbps
Downlink capacity: 119.965 Mbps
Responsiveness: Low (310.881 ms | 193 RPM)
Idle Latency: 32.562 ms | 1875 RPM
✨ curious? open the terminal and type: networkQuality
(macOS 12+)
==== SUMMARY ====
Uplink capacity: 59.143 Mbps
Downlink capacity: 119.965 Mbps
Responsiveness: Low (310.881 ms | 193 RPM)
Idle Latency: 32.562 ms | 1875 RPM
✨ curious? open the terminal and type: networkQuality
(macOS 12+)
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Grumble, grumble, grumble…
[redacted] ~ % networkquality
==== SUMMARY ====
Uplink capacity: 165.337 Mbps
Downlink capacity: 387.373 Mbps
Responsiveness: Medium (110.902 milliseconds | 541 RPM)
Idle Latency: 26.708 milliseconds | 2246 RPM
[redacted] ~ %
[redacted] ~ % networkquality
==== SUMMARY ====
Uplink capacity: 165.337 Mbps
Downlink capacity: 387.373 Mbps
Responsiveness: Medium (110.902 milliseconds | 541 RPM)
Idle Latency: 26.708 milliseconds | 2246 RPM
[redacted] ~ %
December 7, 2024 at 4:04 AM
Grumble, grumble, grumble…
[redacted] ~ % networkquality
==== SUMMARY ====
Uplink capacity: 165.337 Mbps
Downlink capacity: 387.373 Mbps
Responsiveness: Medium (110.902 milliseconds | 541 RPM)
Idle Latency: 26.708 milliseconds | 2246 RPM
[redacted] ~ %
[redacted] ~ % networkquality
==== SUMMARY ====
Uplink capacity: 165.337 Mbps
Downlink capacity: 387.373 Mbps
Responsiveness: Medium (110.902 milliseconds | 541 RPM)
Idle Latency: 26.708 milliseconds | 2246 RPM
[redacted] ~ %
Mac App Storeからインストールできる。無料。
AppleがmacOS 12 Montereyでpigコマンドの代わりに導入したnetworkQualityを利用しネットワーク回線速度を測定できるアプリ「Speediness」が通信速度のリアルタイム表示に対応。
AppleがmacOS 12 Montereyでpigコマンドの代わりに導入したnetworkQualityを利用しネットワーク回線速度を測定できるアプリ「Speediness」が通信速度のリアルタイム表示に対応しています。詳細は以下から。
applech2.com
February 22, 2026 at 12:16 PM
Mac App Storeからインストールできる。無料。
#mastodon find: how to test network speed on a mac without any external help using the terminal alone:
mastodon.social/@rosenz/1136...
mastodon.social/@rosenz/1136...
Gary Rosenzweig (@rosenz@mastodon.social)
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Did you know there is a built-in Internet speed test utility on your Mac? No need to get an app or use an ad-filled website. Just launch the Terminal app and type "networkquality" a...
mastodon.social
December 7, 2024 at 11:30 AM
#mastodon find: how to test network speed on a mac without any external help using the terminal alone:
mastodon.social/@rosenz/1136...
mastodon.social/@rosenz/1136...
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#CES2026 #Smartviser #Anritsu #ConnectedCars #V2N #ConnectivityTesting #NetworkQuality #AutomotiveTech #Innovation
You’ll find us at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) – West Hall, Booth #6267, proudly hosted by our partner #Anritsu.
#CES2026 #Smartviser #Anritsu #ConnectedCars #V2N #ConnectivityTesting #NetworkQuality #AutomotiveTech #Innovation
December 12, 2025 at 8:56 AM
📣 Smartviser at CES 2026 – Hosted by Our Partner, Anritsu!
You’ll find us at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) – West Hall, Booth #6267, proudly hosted by our partner #Anritsu.
#CES2026 #Smartviser #Anritsu #ConnectedCars #V2N #ConnectivityTesting #NetworkQuality #AutomotiveTech #Innovation
You’ll find us at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) – West Hall, Booth #6267, proudly hosted by our partner #Anritsu.
#CES2026 #Smartviser #Anritsu #ConnectedCars #V2N #ConnectivityTesting #NetworkQuality #AutomotiveTech #Innovation
Today's wifi at the @agotoronto.bsky.social: I'll take it.
==== 🛜 SUMMARY ====
⬆️ capacity: 374.170 Mbps
⬇️ capacity: 77.040 Mbps
Responsiveness: Low (882.353 milliseconds | 68 RPM)
Idle Latency: 24.188 milliseconds | 2500 RPM
What's this? Pop open the terminal. Type:
🔸 networkQuality
==== 🛜 SUMMARY ====
⬆️ capacity: 374.170 Mbps
⬇️ capacity: 77.040 Mbps
Responsiveness: Low (882.353 milliseconds | 68 RPM)
Idle Latency: 24.188 milliseconds | 2500 RPM
What's this? Pop open the terminal. Type:
🔸 networkQuality
March 25, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Today's wifi at the @agotoronto.bsky.social: I'll take it.
==== 🛜 SUMMARY ====
⬆️ capacity: 374.170 Mbps
⬇️ capacity: 77.040 Mbps
Responsiveness: Low (882.353 milliseconds | 68 RPM)
Idle Latency: 24.188 milliseconds | 2500 RPM
What's this? Pop open the terminal. Type:
🔸 networkQuality
==== 🛜 SUMMARY ====
⬆️ capacity: 374.170 Mbps
⬇️ capacity: 77.040 Mbps
Responsiveness: Low (882.353 milliseconds | 68 RPM)
Idle Latency: 24.188 milliseconds | 2500 RPM
What's this? Pop open the terminal. Type:
🔸 networkQuality
I post these from time to time, but I'm always checking connectivity at out curiosity. You can to. Pop open your macOS terminal (macOS Monterey or later) and type:
✨ networkQuality
more info: support.apple.com/en-ca/101942
✨ networkQuality
more info: support.apple.com/en-ca/101942
February 11, 2025 at 7:57 PM
I post these from time to time, but I'm always checking connectivity at out curiosity. You can to. Pop open your macOS terminal (macOS Monterey or later) and type:
✨ networkQuality
more info: support.apple.com/en-ca/101942
✨ networkQuality
more info: support.apple.com/en-ca/101942
I did not know about networkQuality as a mac speedtest. Very cool! #mac #apple
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Useful built-in macOS command-line utilities
macOS comes with a lot of built-in utilities. Here's a list of some that I find interesting.
weiyen.net
November 13, 2024 at 2:11 PM
I did not know about networkQuality as a mac speedtest. Very cool! #mac #apple
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