DU Net Meter

DU Net Meter for Windows 11 & 10

Live speed on screen, data usage under control.

A free always-on-top speed widget, with optional Premium tools for data plans, speed tests and usage history.

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Free · Premium optional (Premium $14.99/year) · Windows 10 & 11 · Microsoft Store

DU Net Meter dashboard with live download and upload speed

What Is DU Net Meter?

DU Net Meter is a data usage meter for Windows that keeps your real-time internet speed on screen. A live download and upload widget floats above every window and sits in the system tray, so you always know what your connection is doing. In the Microsoft Store it is listed as Speed Meter Plus.

The free edition includes the widget with drag-anywhere positioning that survives restarts and monitor changes, always-on-top mode, a tray icon with connection notifications, adapter selection for multi-adapter and VPN setups, and dark and light themes.

Premium, billed through the Microsoft Store and cancellable anytime, adds a data plan tracker for capped and metered connections, a speed test with saved history, daily and monthly usage stats, Wi-Fi and network details, a per-app monitor and network tools.

Screenshots

  • DU Net Meter dashboard in the light theme

    Light theme

  • Speed test gauge showing download speed

    Speed test (Premium)

  • Daily data usage chart for download and upload

    Usage stats (Premium)

  • Data plan tracker with monthly limit and usage bar

    Data plan tracker (Premium)

Free Features — Always Free

The core meter is free in every install, with no account and no ads.

Live speed widget

Compact download and upload speed that stays where you put it, across restarts.

Always-on-top

Floats above games, browsers, video calls and editors.

System tray icon

Live speed readout and notifications when your connection changes.

Adapter config

Choose the adapter to monitor: essential for VPNs and virtual interfaces.

Settings

Set update intervals, display format and UI preferences.

Dark and light themes

Follows Windows colour mode, or set it yourself.

Free vs Premium

Free vs Premium: features by plan
FeatureFree $0Premium $14.99/year
Live speed widget✓✓
Always-on-top and tray icon✓✓
Adapter selection✓✓
Dark and light themes✓✓
Data plan tracker–✓
Speed test and history–✓
Usage stats–✓
Per-app monitor–✓
Network tools–✓

All purchases are handled by the Microsoft Store. Prices in USD; your Store may show local pricing.

How to Track Data Usage on Windows

  1. Install

    Get DU Net Meter free from the Microsoft Store (listed as Speed Meter Plus).

  2. Pick your adapter

    Choose Wi-Fi, Ethernet or VPN so the meter counts the right traffic.

  3. Set your plan

    With Premium, enter your monthly allowance in the data plan tracker.

  4. Get alerts

    Watch usage grow and get a warning before you reach the limit.

Who Uses DU Net Meter?

  • Metered and capped plans Know your usage before your ISP tells you.
  • Mobile hotspot users Keep tethered laptops from burning through phone data.
  • Gamers Watch speed live while you play.
  • IT and support Collect speed test history as evidence for ISP calls.

System Requirements

Operating system
Windows 10 (version 1607 or later) or Windows 11
Processor
x64 and ARM64
Memory
4 GB or more
Internet
Only for features that go online (speed tests, lookups) and Store updates
Privacy
Your data stays on your PC. Privacy details

Why Use a Data Usage Meter?

Many connections still come with a monthly limit: mobile broadband, hotspots, satellite and some fibre plans. Windows can show data usage per app in Settings, but it does not warn you before you hit a cap and it does not show live speed. A data usage meter does both: the widget shows what is happening now, and the data plan tracker adds it up against your allowance.

DU Net Meter keeps everything on your PC. Readings come from Windows locally and are never transmitted; the speed test connects to Cloudflare only when you run it.

Tips to Use Less Data on Windows

  • Set your Wi-Fi or hotspot connection as metered in Windows Settings to pause large updates.
  • Check the per-app monitor for cloud sync and game launchers downloading in the background.
  • Lower video streaming quality on capped connections.
  • Review daily usage stats to find your heaviest days and plan big downloads for off-peak times.

Prefer a different style of meter? See Net Speed Meter and Net Monitor, or browse our Windows guides.

DU Net Meter FAQ

Is DU Net Meter free?

Yes. The live speed widget, tray icon, adapter selection and themes are free. Premium is an optional subscription for data plan tracking, speed tests, usage history and network tools.

Why is it called Speed Meter Plus in the Microsoft Store?

DU Net Meter is currently listed in the Microsoft Store under the name Speed Meter Plus. It is the same app.

How do I track my monthly data usage?

Turn on Premium, open the data plan tracker and enter your monthly allowance. The app tracks usage against it and notifies you before you reach the limit.

Does DU Net Meter send my data anywhere?

No. Readings come from Windows on your PC and are never transmitted. There is no account and no telemetry. The speed test contacts Cloudflare only when you start it.

Can I cancel Premium?

Yes. Premium is billed through the Microsoft Store and can be cancelled anytime from your Microsoft account.

Does it support high-DPI screens?

Yes. It is DPI-aware from 100% to 200% scaling and supports dark and light themes.

Guides & Tips

All guides

Stay under your data cap without guessing.

DU Net Meter is free in the Microsoft Store (listed there as Speed Meter Plus).

Get it free from Microsoft Store