Net Speed Meter
See live download and upload speed on your desktop, always on top.
Net Speed Meter Plus
Net Speed Meter Plus for Windows 11 & 10
Every speed tool you need, in one lightweight app.
A live speed widget plus a speed test, usage statistics, network details and a real-time per-app bandwidth monitor.
- One-time purchase
- Speed test included
- Microsoft Store verified
- Automatic Store updates
What Is Net Speed Meter Plus?
Net Speed Meter Plus is a network bandwidth monitor for Windows that puts your live download and upload speed on the desktop and adds the tools to understand it. It combines a drag-and-drop speed widget with a speed test, usage statistics, network details and a real-time monitor that shows which apps are using your connection.
It is the step up from the free Net Speed Meter: the tools that are Premium there are included here out of the box. Run a speed test without opening a browser, see how much data you used today, check per-interface statistics, or time a download with the built-in stopwatch.
An optional Premium subscription adds a unified dashboard with latency, jitter and packet loss, automatic test history, data plan tracking, saved Wi-Fi passwords with QR sharing, and network tools.
Screenshots
Speed test
Usage stats
Active process monitor
Stopwatch
Included Features
Everything below comes with the app, no subscription needed.
Live speed widget
Always-updating download and upload speed, placed anywhere with drag-and-drop.
Speed test
Download, upload and ping results in seconds, without a browser.
Usage stats
A clear breakdown of how much data you use.
Active process monitor
See which apps use your network right now and spot bandwidth hogs.
Network info and interfaces
IP details, connection status and per-interface statistics.
Stopwatch
Measure speed and data over a timed session or task.
Premium — Go Deeper
Premium
Optional subscription, unlocked in the Microsoft Store
- Dashboard with speed, latency, jitter and packet loss
- Automatic speed test history
- Data plan tracking with alerts
- Saved Wi-Fi passwords with QR sharing
- Ping, DNS lookup and traceroute tools
Plus vs Premium
| Feature | Pro $14.99 one-time | Premium $14.99/year |
|---|---|---|
| Live speed widget | ✓ | ✓ |
| Speed test | ✓ | ✓ |
| Usage stats | ✓ | ✓ |
| Per-app bandwidth monitor | ✓ | ✓ |
| Network info and interface stats | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stopwatch | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dashboard: latency, jitter, packet loss | – | ✓ |
| Speed test history | – | ✓ |
| Data plan tracking | – | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi passwords and QR sharing | – | ✓ |
| Network tools | – | ✓ |
All purchases are handled by the Microsoft Store. Prices in USD; your Store may show local pricing.
How to See Which Apps Use Your Internet
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Install
Buy Net Speed Meter Plus in the Microsoft Store and install it.
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Open the widget
Launch the app. The live speed widget appears on your desktop.
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Open the process monitor
Go to Active Processes to see each app and its current network speed.
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Act on it
Close or pause the bandwidth-hungry app, then watch the widget drop.
Who Uses Net Speed Meter Plus?
- Slow connection hunts Find the background app that eats your bandwidth.
- Gamers Check speed and ping before a match.
- Remote workers Run a quick speed test before an important call.
- Data-conscious users Track daily usage and, with Premium, your plan limit.
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
What a Network Bandwidth Monitor Shows You
Your internet connection is shared by every app on your PC: browsers, game launchers, cloud backup, Windows Update and more. When things feel slow, the question is rarely "how fast is my internet?" but "what is using it?". A per-app bandwidth monitor answers that directly by listing each process with its live download and upload speed.
Net Speed Meter Plus combines that view with the always-visible speed widget, so you notice a spike first and find the cause second. Usage statistics then show whether today is unusual, and the speed test tells you whether the problem is your line or your apps.
Net Speed Meter vs Net Speed Meter Plus
The free Net Speed Meter gives you the live widget and keeps the extra tools in Premium. Net Speed Meter Plus is a one-time purchase that includes the speed test, usage stats, network details, process monitor and stopwatch, with Premium for the dashboard, history, data plan and Wi-Fi tools. Pick the free meter if you only want live numbers; pick Plus if you troubleshoot often.
Tips for Finding Bandwidth Hogs
- Sort by upload as well as download: cloud sync and backups usually upload.
- Check the process monitor right after you notice lag in a game or call.
- Compare a speed test with the live widget: if the test is fast but the widget is busy, an app is the bottleneck.
More help is coming in our Windows guides.
Net Speed Meter Plus FAQ
Is Net Speed Meter Plus free?
No. Net Speed Meter Plus is a paid app with a one-time purchase in the Microsoft Store. An optional Premium subscription adds extra tools. If you only need the live widget, the free Net Speed Meter is available.
How do I see which apps are using my internet?
Open the Active Processes view. It lists the apps using your network with their real-time speeds, so you can spot bandwidth-hungry programs.
What does Premium add?
A dashboard with latency, jitter and packet loss, automatic speed test history, data plan tracking with alerts, saved Wi-Fi passwords with QR sharing, and ping, DNS lookup and traceroute tools.
Does it include a speed test?
Yes. The speed test is included with the app and measures download, upload and ping without opening a browser.
Does it work on Windows 10?
Yes. Net Speed Meter Plus runs on Windows 11 and Windows 10 and installs from the Microsoft Store.
Can I choose which adapter to monitor?
Yes. Adapter configuration lets you pick which network interfaces the app watches.
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Guides & Tips
Network · How-to
How to See Which Apps Use Internet on Windows 11
See which apps use internet on Windows 11 and 10 right now: Task Manager, Resource Monitor, data usage in Settings, and a live per-app monitor.
