Bredbandskollen CLI uses the same servers as the Bredbandskollen web service to measure your internet connection speed. The CLI exposes additional options, such as running you own server.
Publisher’s description
What is Bredbandskollen CLI?
Bredbandskollen CLI is an open-source network tool program for Windows from Internetstiftelsen.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and 32-bit as Portable. The main installer is 444 KB. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.2.2, released on May 8, 2025. 2 versions are listed since April 15, 2024, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 1.9 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old. The source repository has been archived, so further updates are unlikely.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (dotse/bbk) has 59 stars. Similar programs include Wireshark, ZeroTier One and iPerf3.
Project description on GitHub: “Moved to https://gitlab.com/internetstiftelsen-oss/bredbandskollen — this repository is archived and no longer contains code.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
- Small download (444 KB)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
- Source repository archived
In short: Bredbandskollen CLI is an open-source network tool tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down.
Is Bredbandskollen CLI safe to download?
- The file is served by frontend.bredbandskollen.se, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
4CBF272D3E6F84987892306AF14010762ADD9865E0D891CAD4C0A4E6A7879460· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 2 versions ›2 versions over 1 year · about 1.9 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2.2Latest | May 8, 2025 | 444 KB | 32-bit Portable64-bit Portable |
| 1.2 | April 15, 2024 | — | 32-bit Portable64-bit Portable |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id dotse.bredbandskollen -eProgram files (.exe): bbk_cli.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Internetstiftelsen
- Category
- Network tools
- Licence
- MIT License
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/dotse/bbk
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.2.2
- Released
- May 8, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- April 15, 2024
- Versions listed
- 2
- Updates / year
- 1.9
- GitHub stars
- 59
- GitHub forks
- 19
- Website
- bredbandskollen.se
- winget ID
- dotse.bredbandskollen
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bredbandskollen CLI free?
Yes. Bredbandskollen CLI is open-source software under the MIT License licence.
Is Bredbandskollen CLI safe to download?
The download comes from frontend.bredbandskollen.se, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Bredbandskollen CLI with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Does Bredbandskollen CLI run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Bredbandskollen CLI?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to April 15, 2024.
Can I use Bredbandskollen CLI without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to Bredbandskollen CLI?
Wireshark, ZeroTier One, iPerf3, Nmap and librespeed-cli. The alternatives page compares them.
