Ping

This extension pings web sites!
What is Ping?
"Ping" is a lightweight yet advanced extension designed for Google Chrome that allows users to ping their favorite websites with a single click. It provides a straightforward way of assessing the availability and response time of any web resource. "Ping" also integrates features like background worker, Chrome notifications, and JSON import/export, making it more functional and user-friendly. From v0.3.1, the first version, it has been consistently updated to enhance its capabilities and meet user expectations.

Extension stats

Users: 3,000+
Rating: 4.18 (11)
Version: 0.5 (Last updated: 2015-09-15)
Creation date: 2015-09-15
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • notifications
  • *://*/
Size: 162.82K

Other platforms

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Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

This simple extension allows you to ping your favorite websites. Single click to know availability and response time of any web resource! As simple as that. Enjoy!

Changelog

  • v0.5 - Background worker and Chrome notifications
  • v0.4 - JSON Import/Export
  • v0.3.1 - First version!

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Useful first step to troubleshoot connection.
  • Easy to use.
  • Nice and useful extension.
Cons
  • Doesn't perform real ping, only tcp connect.
  • Ping results are from a remote location, making them inaccurate.
  • High RAM usage (60 Mb) for an extension.
Most mentioned
  • Works for me, good!
  • Not really a Ping network tool.
  • Very easy to use.
Recent reviews
Really usefull first step to troubleshoot your connection.
by Andrei Hortua, 2024-05-04

works for me, good!
by Huang Huan, 2020-12-31

not really Ping network tool
by William Johnson, 2020-06-28
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Ping may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

Ping has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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