# FAST Speed Test

> Utilities

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1133348139](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1133348139)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1133348139`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Netflix, Inc.
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Rating:** 3.90 / 5 (243 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.1.1
- **Last updated:** 2019-12-11
- **First published:** 2016-09-02
- **Size:** 1.67 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-25
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fast-speed-test/id1133348139)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://netflix.com/privacy](https://netflix.com/privacy)

## Description

FAST Speed Test is a lightweight, ad-free Chrome extension that helps you quickly measure your internet connection. It uses the FAST.com service to report speeds for mobile and broadband users worldwide, with a clean, streamlined interface that is easy to read and understand.

The extension emphasizes fast, distraction-free testing. Results are simple to interpret, making it useful for developers, IT pros, and everyday users who want reliable network insights directly from their browser.

## Rankings

- #103,693 — Overall
- #3 — speedtest
- #67 — speed

## Review summary

Users like FAST Speed Test for being lightweight, ad‑free, and useful for real‑world Wi‑Fi tests and for spotting carrier throttling. It’s praised as convenient, capable of longer tests, and sometimes closest to real speeds. However, the bulk of reviews flag reliability issues: frequent inaccuracies on mobile, inconsistent results vs other tests, and notable stability problems with crashes on iOS (often after uploads). UI/UX concerns also appear (no dark mode, white background, invisible checkboxes). Some compare it unfavorably to Ookla and request Apple TV support.

### Pros

- Lightweight, ad-free and does exactly what it claims.
- Useful for detecting carrier throttling and for comparing it with other speed tests.
- Reliable for Wi‑Fi speeds and provides near-real-world results; supports longer tests and adjustable settings.
- Convenient and easy to use compared to a browser or website; seen as a practical go-to speed test.
- Widely regarded as measuring real internet speed (positive sentiment across languages).

### Cons

- Inaccurate or inconsistent speed readings, especially on mobile networks.
- Frequent crashes/force closes on iOS (including iOS 15.x and 15.3).
- UI/UX issues: no dark mode, white background, and invisible checkboxes.
- Download speeds/overall results don’t always match the browser/web version or other speed tests.
- Missing features and platform gaps (e.g., packet loss tester, Apple TV support; some users prefer Ookla).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1133348139)