PingMeter shows your live ping (ms) embedded directly in the Windows 11 taskbar, next
to the tray clock — on the primary taskbar, secondary-monitor taskbars, or all of them.
It replaces keeping "ping google.com -t" open in a terminal: color-coded latency with
configurable thresholds, a sparkline of recent pings, packet-loss percentage, hover
stats (min/avg/max/loss and current DNS servers), quick switching between the hosts you
save, and a daily log of outages, latency spikes and hourly summaries.
It also includes optional network tools you start yourself from the settings window:
a DNS cache flush, a full connection repair (the standard flush / release / renew /
winsock / TCP-IP sequence), and switching the active adapter's IPv4 DNS between
automatic, well-known public resolvers, or addresses you type and save. Encrypted DNS
(DNS over HTTPS) can be turned on per server, with the automatic or a manual template,
matching the choices Windows 11 offers. These actions use built-in Windows networking
features and require your approval at a Windows permission prompt; the app itself runs
without administrator rights, collects no personal data, and survives Explorer
restarts.
Publisher’s description
What is PingMeter?
PingMeter by jefuriiij is open-source Windows software in the network tools category. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit Windows. It runs without installation (portable). It needs Windows 11 21H2 or newer.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.5.1, released on August 17, 2026. The version history goes back to July 20, 2026: 5 releases, all linked to the official files.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (jefuriiij/ping-meter) has 1 stars. Similar programs include Wireshark, ZeroTier One and Nmap.
Project description on GitHub: “Taskbar-embedded ping monitor for Windows 11 - live latency in your taskbar (C# WinForms)”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: PingMeter is an open-source network tool tool for 64-bit PCs.
Is PingMeter safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
08B2341A156132E32C1CFD911A25E5391F7BFCA8C82B6651CD052B3D41C07137· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- 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 5 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5.1Latest | August 17, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 0.5.0 | August 16, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 0.4.1 | August 14, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 0.4.0 | August 8, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 0.2.0 | July 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id jefuriiij.PingMeter -eProgram files (.exe): pingmeter.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- jefuriiij
- Category
- Network tools
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/jefuriiij/ping-meter
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 (Windows 11 21H2+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 0.5.1
- Released
- August 17, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- August 7, 2026
- Versions listed
- 5
- GitHub stars
- 1
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- jefuriiij.PingMeter
Ratings and reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to rate it.
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Frequently asked questions
Is PingMeter free?
Yes. PingMeter is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is PingMeter safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, 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 PingMeter 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.
Which Windows versions does PingMeter support?
The installer requires Windows 11 21H2 or newer and is available for 64-bit.
Does PingMeter run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of PingMeter?
The versions page lists all 5 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 20, 2026.
Can I use PingMeter without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to PingMeter?
Wireshark, ZeroTier One, Nmap, iPerf3 and Speedtest by Ookla. The alternatives page compares them.
