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Windows 11 Now Lets You Check Internet Speed Without Leaving Your Desktop

Windows 11 Now Lets You Check Internet Speed Without Leaving Your Desktop

Written By Anoop C Nair
Last Updated April 23, 2026
Posted In Windows 11
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Key Takeaways

  • Windows 11 now includes a built-in internet speed test feature
  • Available with update KB5083769 for versions 24H2 and 25H2
  • Accessible via the taskbar network icon or quick settings
  • Powered by Ookla’s Speedtest technology

In this post, we are discussing Windows 11 Now Lets You Check Internet Speed Without Leaving Your Desktop. Microsoft recently released a new Windows 11 update that introduces a built-in internet speed test feature for users running versions 24H2 and 25H2. This update, delivered through KB5083769, focuses on improving usability. With this new feature, users no longer need to third-party apps or manually search online to check their internet performance.

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Windows 11 Now Lets You Check Internet Speed Without Leaving Your Desktop

The speed test can now be accessed directly from system controls, making it easier to quickly diagnose connectivity issues. Although Microsoft had been testing this feature since 2025 and began limited rollout earlier in 2026, it is now becoming available.

The company has partnered with Ookla, the creator of Speedtest, to integrate this functionality seamlessly into Windows 11. You can check the update through Windows Settings> Windows Update> Update History

Windows 11 Now Lets You Check Internet Speed Without Leaving Your Desktop -Fig.1
Windows 11 Now Lets You Check Internet Speed Without Leaving Your Desktop -Fig.1

What’s New in This Update

The update is the integration of a built-in internet speed test within Windows 11. Users can now quickly measure their connection without opening a browser or installing additional tools. The feature is accessible through the taskbar network icon or quick settings panel, offering a more direct way to check connectivity status when issues arise.

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  • In old updates it open through manually in a browser and now open via System taskbar or settings
  • Used same Speed Test UI
Feature Details
Update NameKB5083769
Supported VersionsWindows 11 24H2 and 25H2
Access LocationTaskbar network icon / Quick Settings
Technology UsedOokla Speedtest (Web SDK)
Metrics MeasuredDownload speed, Upload speed, Latency, Jitter
AvailabilityRolling out gradually to eligible devices
Windows 11 Now Lets You Check Internet Speed Without Leaving Your Desktop – Table.1
Windows 11 Now Lets You Check Internet Speed Without Leaving Your Desktop -Fig.2
Windows 11 Now Lets You Check Internet Speed Without Leaving Your Desktop -Fig.2

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Anoop C Nair has been Microsoft MVP for 10 consecutive years from 2015 onwards. He is a Workplace Solution Architect with more than 22+ years of experience in Workplace technologies. He is a Blogger, Speaker, and Local User Group Community leader. His primary focus is on Device Management technologies like SCCM and Intune. He writes about technologies like Intune, SCCM,  Windows, Cloud PC, Windows, Entra, Microsoft Security, Career, etc.

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Anoop C Nair is Workplace Technology solution architect with 25+ years of experience in global enterprise organizations such as JP Morgan, Capgemini, etc. Microsoft Certified Trainer. Microsoft MVP from 2015 onwards for consecutive 11+ years! He also conducts Intune and modern workplace tech training for enterprise organizations. He is Blogger, Speaker, and Founder of HTMD Community and HTMD Conference. His main focus is on Device Management technologies like Intune, Windows, Cloud PC. He writes about technologies like Intune, SCCM, Windows, Cloud PC, Windows, Entra, Microsoft Security.

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