whatroute ☆
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Description:
Network diagnostic utility
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 2.7.2@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Networking
Tags: networking diagnostics traceroute monitoring utilities
Install: brew install --cask whatroute
About:
WhatRoute is a comprehensive network diagnostic tool for macOS that visualizes network paths and performance metrics. It combines traceroute, ping, and DNS lookup capabilities into a single graphical interface. The tool helps identify network bottlenecks, latency issues, and routing problems in real-time.
Key Features:
  • Graphical traceroute with geographic mapping
  • Real-time ping and latency monitoring
  • DNS lookup and reverse DNS capabilities
  • Network path visualization
  • Whois and port scanning tools
Use Cases:
  • Diagnosing network connectivity issues and latency problems
  • Tracing network routes to identify routing problems
  • Monitoring network performance over time
  • Investigating DNS resolution issues
Alternatives:
  • mtr – Command-line alternative with similar functionality but no GUI
  • Network Utility (macOS) – Built-in but deprecated and less feature-rich
  • PingPlotter – Cross-platform alternative with similar visualization features
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 15, 2025 1:25pm 2.7.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 12a16de8
Dec 24, 2023 9:24am 2.6.7 0 VERSION_BUMP 9c677338
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