Free, open-source internet speed test application for downloading and uploading speeds with real-time graph display
Fastest Fish is a popular free Internet speed test application developed as an open-source project on GitHub. It provides users with a simple way to measure both their download and upload speeds by transferring sample data packets to and from the nearest Fastest Fish speed test server.
When you start a speed test with Fastest Fish, it will first detect your location and connect you to the closest available server to give you the most accurate results. It then transfers randomized data packets while measuring how quickly your Internet connection can send and receive them. Real-time graphs are displayed during the test to let you see fluctuations and inconsistencies in your speeds.
Once the test is complete, Fastest Fish displays your ping (latency), download speed, and upload speed in an easy to understand results chart. Your speeds are measured in megabits per second (Mbps). You can run multiple tests in a row and compare results to check for anomalies or run tests at different times of day to see if there is significant speed variation.
As an open-source project, Fastest Fish is transparent about its methodologies and completely free to use with no restrictions. It works on all major desktop and mobile platforms. The simple tests require minimal bandwidth to run. Overall, Fastest Fish provides an easy way for both regular and advanced users to get useful metrics on their Internet speeds.
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