pingmenu ☆

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Description:
Utility that shows the current network latency in the menu bar

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 1.3,2@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Networking

Tags: networking monitoring latency menu-bar utility

Install: brew install --cask pingmenu

About:
PingMenu is a lightweight utility that continuously monitors network latency by pinging a specified host. It displays the current ping time directly in the macOS menu bar, providing real-time visibility into connection quality. This tool is ideal for users who need to quickly assess network stability without opening a terminal.

Key Features:

Real-time latency display in the menu bar
Configurable ping target and interval
Low system resource usage
Visual indicators for network quality

Use Cases:

Monitoring home internet connection stability for remote work
Diagnosing latency issues in online gaming or video calls
Quickly checking server response times from a desktop interface

Alternatives:

mtop – Terminal-based alternative, lacks GUI/menu bar integration
Network Utility (built-in) – Provides ping but not continuous monitoring in menu bar

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