Download Speed Test

The download speed test is performed by opening a small number of connections to the server and simultaneously downloading a large data file from each connection, repeatedly ensuring the entire bandwidth of your internet connection is maxed out. Showing how your internet connection is performing at that very moment.

What is a good download speed rate?

A good download speed is at least 100 Mbps, and a good upload speed is at least 10 Mbps. With 100 Mbps, you can watch Netflix or YouTube, attend Zoom meetings, and play most online games on several devices at the same time. Some people can get away with fewer Mbps, and others need more.

Why is my download speed so slow when I have fast internet?

There are several reasons why the internet may seem slow even if you have a high-speed internet connection. Reasons include modem or router issues, weak WiFi signals, other devices using bandwidth, or slow DNS servers.

How do I remove download speed limits?

Why is my download speed so slow on Chrome?

Having too many connections to the same internet connection can slow down Chrome's download and browsing capabilities. If you're using a shared internet connection in Chrome to download files, ask other users to disconnect their devices until the download completes.

How can I increase download speed in Google Chrome?

It can sometimes feel hopeless when you experience slow download speeds with Chrome. Fortunately, there are some tricks you can try to increase your download speed test. Although some of these may not work for you, they are worth trying if it means squeezing the last drops out of your bandwidth.

Update Google Chrome to its latest version

Sometimes broken features in Google Chrome affect download speeds. Fortunately, Google continuously looks for these errors to fix them. To get the latest Google Chrome patches, manually update your browser by going to Settings > Privacy and security > Safety check > Check now.

Delete your browsing data

Your browsing data gets bigger and bigger the more you use the internet. There are instances when some of this data can interfere with your downloads, causing dips in your download speed. To clear your browser data, go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Clear browsing data.

Delete any unused Chrome extensions

Chrome extensions are beneficial, but some are resource hungry; they can make or break your browser. Use Google Chrome’s Safety Check feature (Settings > Privacy and Security > Safety check > Check now) to find any harmful extensions and disable them. Even if you don’t have any harmful extensions, it may be worth just going to Overflow menu > More tools > Extensions and checking to see if there are any extensions you no longer use that you can remove.

Use Google Chrome’s experimental parallel downloading feature

Unknown to many, your Google Chrome browser has access to various experimental features that can help improve your browsing experience. One of these features is parallel downloading. 

Parallel downloading works by breaking down a large piece of data into smaller pieces and downloading them simultaneously. To enable this feature, navigate to chrome://flags/#enable-parallel-downloading from your Chrome address bar. From there, switch the drop-down menu next to Parallel downloading to Enabled.