DownTester allows you to easily test your Internet download speed in multiple locations around the world. It automatically test the download speed of the URLs that you choose, one after another. It moves to the next download URL after the specified number of seconds has been elapsed or after it downloads the specified amount of KB - just according to your preferences.
After the download test is finished, you can easily save the result into text/html/xml/csv file, or copy it to the clipboard and paste it into Excel and other applications.
Publisher’s description
What is DownTester?
DownTester by NirSoft is free Windows software.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) and Portable installers for 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 138 KB. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 1,561 times.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Free to use
- Documented silent install
- Small download (138 KB)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- No update for more than a year
In short: DownTester is a free Windows tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is DownTester safe to download?
- The file is served by nirsoft.net, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
F12AD4298D0DC217A5A3C2A1D080D3575000D599F5468DB91F1979761AB0DA1E· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.30Latest | June 12, 2013 | 138 KB | 32-bit ZIP32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id NirSoft.DownTester -echoco install downtester.install -ydowntester_setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- NirSoft
- Licence
- Freeware
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS), Portable
- Version
- 1.30
- Released
- June 12, 2013
- Added to the catalogue
- June 4, 2022
- Versions listed
- 1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 1,561
- Website
- nirsoft.net
- winget ID
- NirSoft.DownTester
- Chocolatey package
- downtester.install
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is DownTester free?
Yes. DownTester is free to use.
Is DownTester safe to download?
The download comes from nirsoft.net, 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 DownTester 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.
Can DownTester be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does DownTester run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
