Speedtest CLI in Termux – Internet Speed Testing Tool

Speedtest CLI is a simple internet speed testing tool that helps measure download speed, upload speed, and network ping directly from the terminal. It provides quick and accurate results without opening a web browser. You can install Speedtest CLI in Termux to test your internet connection and monitor network performance using simple commands.

Here’s what you can do with Speedtest CLI in Termux:

• Check internet download speed.
• Check internet upload speed.
• Measure network ping.
• View Speedtest server information.
• Export results in CSV or JSON format.
• Test internet performance from the terminal.

Install Speedtest CLI in Termux

Below are the simple commands to install Speedtest CLI in Termux. Copy and run each command one by one to install the tool.

Update Termux packages.

pkg update && pkg upgrade -y

pkg update && pkg upgrade -y

Install Python.

pkg install python -y

pkg install python -y

Install Speedtest CLI.

pip install speedtest-cli

pip install speedtest-cli

Check the installed version.

speedtest-cli --version

speedtest-cli --version

After completing the installation, Speedtest CLI will be ready to use inside the Termux terminal.

Use Speedtest CLI in Termux

Run a complete internet speed test.

speedtest-cli

speedtest-cli

Display the help menu.

speedtest-cli --help

speedtest-cli --help

Run only the download test.

speedtest-cli --no-upload

speedtest-cli --no-upload

Run only the upload test.

speedtest-cli --no-download

speedtest-cli --no-download

Display results in a simple format.

speedtest-cli --simple

speedtest-cli --simple

Display speed values in bytes.

speedtest-cli --bytes

speedtest-cli --bytes

List available Speedtest servers.

speedtest-cli --list

speedtest-cli --list

Test using a specific server.

speedtest-cli --server SERVER_ID

speedtest-cli --server SERVER_ID

Display results in JSON format.

speedtest-cli --json

speedtest-cli --json

Display results in CSV format.

speedtest-cli --csv

speedtest-cli --csv

Print CSV headers.

speedtest-cli --csv-header

speedtest-cli --csv-header

Generate a Speedtest share link.

speedtest-cli --share

speedtest-cli --share

Use HTTPS for Speedtest communication.

speedtest-cli --secure

speedtest-cli --secure

Choose the command you want and Speedtest CLI will automatically test your internet connection and display the results directly inside the Termux terminal.

End Note

Speedtest CLI is a useful networking tool for checking internet speed directly from the terminal. It allows you to measure download speed, upload speed, and ping without opening a browser, making it a simple tool for Termux.