Drippy

Show your internet speed in the menu bar

macOS can tell you your Wi-Fi signal but not how fast data is moving right now. Here's the built-in speed test, and how to get live speeds where you can see them.

Updated November 2026

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This is Drippy, with made-up usage. Click around: the switches and rules work.

Built-in speed test

Built into macOS 12 and later. Measures download and upload capacity and responsiveness against Apple's servers. -v adds latency and the interface used.

networkQuality
networkQuality -v

Live speeds in the menu bar with Drippy

Drippy puts current download and upload speeds in the menu bar. Click it for a two-minute graph and totals since startup. It also pings your host to spot drops, runs scheduled speed tests, and tells you when the connection goes down or your public IP changes.

Questions

How do I see my network speed on Mac?

Run networkQuality in Terminal for a speed test, or use a menu bar app like Drippy for live speeds.

Does macOS have a speed test?

Yes. networkQuality in Terminal, on macOS 12 Monterey and later.

Why is my Wi-Fi Tx Rate higher than my internet speed?

Tx Rate is the link between your Mac and the router. Your internet speed is limited by your plan and your provider.

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