HOW TO: Check Your YouTube Speed

Earlier we shared a simple tip to load YouTube videos faster, and now you’ll see how to check your YouTube Speed. Are you thinking your YouTube videos are streaming a little slow? And you are putting the blame on your ISP? Then YouTube Video Speed History is something you should check probably.

This data is aggregated from their video servers. All ISP and geographic speed numbers are averages across many types of Internet connectivity. This tool will compare your speed numbers with other users in your region. The chart below shows Video Speed Comparison (May 10, 2011 to Jun 8, 2011).

YouTube Speed Chart

This tool also lists the YouTube speeds of users in your neighborhood who have different ISPs. The test video will show you your streaming information in real time (look next to “Streaming HTTP”).

YouTube Test Video

So how fast is your YouTube Video Speed? Share your views on the comments below.

5 thoughts on “HOW TO: Check Your YouTube Speed”

  1. Wow! I did not know about this.I thought youtube speed is same for all world.In Guwahati it is near 1345 kbps

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  2. It's one of the great tool would compare your speed numbers with other user in the same region. According to me, you tube should be fast one. Thank you so much for given up your information on here 🙂

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  3. I didn't know youtube has a tool or feature like this. It is actually kind of cool. My isp doesn't have the best speed which I knew, but this tool proves it. I get a fairly good deal so I guess I will have to live with slower speeds.

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