Online Traceroute Tool

Trace the path of network packets to a destination host. Our free online tool visually traces the network path to any host, helping you identify hops, measure latency, and diagnose bottlenecks.

Trace Network Route

Enter a target host to map the network path.

Trace route from 6 different continents worldwide

Internet Control Message Protocol - Standard traceroute protocol, works through most firewalls

Traceroute can take some time to complete, especially for distant hosts.

Diagnose Your Network Path

A traceroute shows the step-by-step journey your data takes to reach a destination server. It's a fundamental tool for diagnosing network slowdowns and connectivity problems.

Pinpoint Latency Issues

Identify exactly which router (hop) in the path is slow. A sudden jump in round-trip time (RTT) indicates a potential bottleneck.

Find Points of Failure

Asterisks (*) in the results show where packets are being lost. If the trace stops completely, it points to a major routing issue or firewall block.

Understand Network Routing

Visualize the path your connection takes across different ISPs and countries. See how your data travels across the internet.

Why Use Our Traceroute Tool?

Network Path Visualization

See the exact hops your data takes to reach a destination.

Latency Identification

Pinpoint routers or network segments causing delays.

Troubleshooting Connectivity

Diagnose where network connections are failing or timing out.

User-Friendly Interface

Easy to use for both technical and non-technical users.

Quick Results

Get traceroute information efficiently.

Traceroute Tool Features

Trace routes to any domain name or IP address.
Displays hop number, IP address, hostname (if available), and round-trip times (RTTs).
Clear and organized results table.
Responsive design for use on any device.
Indicates timeouts or unreachable hops.

Who Should Use This Tool?

Network Administrators

For diagnosing network performance and connectivity issues.

IT Support Professionals

To help users troubleshoot internet connection problems.

Web Developers

To check routing to their servers from different locations (using a VPN).

Gamers

To identify high-latency points affecting online gaming experience.

Curious Users

To understand how data travels across the internet.

Traceroute results can vary based on network conditions and router configurations. Some routers may not respond to traceroute packets.

Advanced Usage

Optional Parameters

While our web tool uses standard traceroute options, command-line traceroute utilities often support parameters like:

  • -m [max_hops]: Set the maximum number of hops (e.g., -m 50).
  • -w [timeout_ms]: Set the wait time for a response in milliseconds (e.g., -w 2000 for 2 seconds).
  • -I (on some systems): Use ICMP ECHO for probes instead of UDP.
  • -p [port] (for UDP): Set the base UDP port number used in probes.

Note: These parameters are for command-line tools and not directly usable in this web interface.

Interpreting Results

Understanding traceroute output is key:

  • Consistent high RTTs: May indicate a congested or distant link after that hop.
  • Sudden increase in RTT: Often points to a geographical jump or a slower network segment.
  • Asterisks (*) for all RTTs: The router at that hop is not responding to probes (possibly due to firewall).
  • Request timed out: No reply was received from that hop or subsequent hops.
  • Varying routes: Asymmetric routing or load balancing can cause the path to change between probes.

Command-Line Examples

Here are some examples of how you might use traceroute in a terminal:

  • Basic Trace (Linux/macOS): traceroute example.com
  • Basic Trace (Windows): tracert example.com
  • Set Max Hops (Linux/macOS): traceroute -m 20 google.com (limits to 20 hops)
  • Set Timeout (Windows): tracert -w 1500 example.com (sets timeout to 1500ms)
  • Using ICMP Probes (Linux/macOS, if supported): traceroute -I example.com

Replace `example.com` or `google.com` with the actual destination you want to trace.

Trust, Quality & Data Transparency

Expertise & Experience

Routing instability & path MTU troubleshooting background shapes hop timing & anomaly surfacing. We designed the Traceroute Tool features around realistic operational workflows.

Data Sources

Incremental TTL probes (ICMP / UDP) capturing hop IPs, rDNS, latency distribution and coarse geolocation overlay.

Update Cadence & Quality

Hop classification & geo/IP datasets refreshed; detection heuristics for timeouts refined regularly. The rating component reflects genuine user feedback (one rating per browser client ID) and is filtered for abuse.

Privacy & Ethics

Destination targets and intermediate hops not retained after result rendering. See our Privacy Policy for details. No personal account is required.

Accountability

Questions or accuracy concerns? Reach out via the Contact page or learn more About Us. We iterate quickly based on feedback.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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Diagnose Your Network Path

Use our Traceroute tool to gain insights into your network connections. Understanding the path your data takes is crucial for troubleshooting and optimizing your online experience.

Pinpoint bottlenecks and visualize your data's journey.