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Mac Latency and HTTPS request failure rate Monitor | NetPulse
NetPulse helps Mac users check latency, HTTPS request failure rate, live network speed, IP details, and local traffic statistics from a lightweight menu bar app.
Download on the Mac App Store
Key features
- Real-time upload and download speed in the macOS menu bar or floating panel
- Right-click settings menu for floating panel mode and double-click to open the full panel
- Per-app real-time upload and download speed in the Processes tab
- Network quality checks including latency, HTTPS request failure rate, and stability
- VPN/proxy exit IP, local IP, and automatically queried Real Public IP
- Daily, weekly, and monthly upload/download totals stored locally
Privacy boundary
- NetPulse stores traffic data locally on the user's Mac.
- NetPulse does not upload network usage data to an external server.
- NetPulse does not read, modify, or upload website content, messages, files, or browsing history.
- The Network Extension is used for local per-app traffic measurement.
Frequently asked questions
Can NetPulse check latency on Mac?
Yes. NetPulse measures the response time of three independent HTTPS reachability requests and reports their median latency.
Does NetPulse measure packet loss?
No. NetPulse reports the failure rate of three HTTPS reachability requests, not ICMP or underlying packet loss. This page keeps its existing URL only to avoid breaking older links.
Does NetPulse need to read my network content?
No. Latency and HTTPS request failure rate checks do not require reading website content, messages, files, or browsing history.
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