What is Internet Connection Monitor?
Internet Connection Monitor is a ads extension for chrome. it's a free extension and is featured in Developer Tools, it has 100,000+ active users since released its first version, it earns an average rating of 4.40 from 106 rated user, last update is 551 days ago.
What’s new in version 4.0.1?
? ICM IS THE BEST FOR
⭐️ Recording and analyzing outages of Internet connection
⭐️ Verifying ISP/provider issues
⭐️ Verifying some hardware issues
? FEATURES
✅ Precise connectivity test with configurable testing interval
✅ Latency measurement
✅ Detect when Internet doesn't work over operating Wi-Fi or Ethernet
✅ Disconnects, availability and downtime stats
✅ Play sound when connection goes online or offline
✅ Events log with CSV export
✅ Statistics with realtime monitoring
✅ Retina-ready icon sets
✅ Light and dark themes support
? NEW IN ICM v4.0
➕ Added Downtime stats
➕ Added Statistics page with realtime monitoring
➕ Added Status duration to the Log
? FAQ (https://internetmon.org/#faq)
Q: Where is the extension icon?
A: At some point Google Chrome changed the way extensions are displayed. You need to click on the puzzle icon to the right of the address bar and then pin Internet Connection Monitor
Q: What exactly can be monitored?
A: The extension monitors the Internet connection and reports 3 statuses:
? Online: Wi-Fi/Ethernet connection is stable, Internet connected
? Connection issues: if Chrome itself cannot properly determine whether Internet connection is down while you're connected to Wi-Fi/Ethernet - this status will popup. Most likely, your Wi-Fi/Ethernet cable is connected, but there is no Internet connection behind it. In most cases, it is ISP/provider issue
? Offline: Wi-Fi/Ethernet is down, no Internet
Q: How does the extension test the connectivity?
A: The extension uses a combination of Chrome internal API and pinging Google servers via https (port 443). It does not expose any open ports or something else that could compromise user's security
Q: What is the testing interval?
A: How frequently to ping Google servers to determine the status of Internet connection. The option is configurable: check very 1, 2, 3 or 5 seconds
Q: Does this extension have access to my browsing history, etc?
A: It does NOT. Moreover, it does not require any special access at all (you can notice that other extensions ask you to give them some permissions during the installation process)
Q: Can this extension measure Internet speed?
A: It cannot. Please, use Speedtest by Ookla – https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/speedtest-by-ookla/pgjjikdiikihdfpoppgaidccahalehjh?hl=en
Q: Will it work if Chrome is closed?
A: Not, it will not. You need to have a Chrome window open to track your connection log. It's relatively easy to add Chrome to autostart on Windows, Mac or Linux
Q: Will it work if computer is in sleep?
A: Yes, it should work, but the mechanism of tracking the disconnects while the computer is in sleep has not been thoroughly tested. Macs, for example, wake up every couple minutes and ICM checks the connection. But do not rely on precise measurement during the computer sleep, keep the computer running
Q: Can you use it on Microsoft EDGE?
A: Yes, you can
Q: Is there a Firefox extension?
A: Currently, only Google Chrome and Microsoft EDGE are supported
Q: Can you give an advice on how to improve Internet connection overall?
A: Read the article about the 3 primary reasons of Internet connection issues – https://bit.ly/icm-improve-conn
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Contact: [email protected]
How to install Internet Connection Monitor?
You could download the latest version crx file or older version files and install it.
Preview of Internet Connection Monitor
Technical Features:
- Latest Version: 4.0.1
- Requirements: Windows Chrome, Mac Chrome
- License: Free
- Latest update: Tuesday, November 1st, 2022
- Author: Dmytro Shcherbyna
Internet Connection Monitor Available languages:
English.
FAQ
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71% user give 5-star rating, 10% user give 4-star rating, 6% user give 3-star rating, 1% user give 2-star rating, 12% user give 1-star rating. Read reviews of internet connection monitor
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How could i get help if there is something wrong with internet connection monitor chrome extension?
You could find more help information from internet connection monitor support page.
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How could i contact the developer of internet connection monitor chrome extension?
You could send emails to publisher, or check publisher's website.
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Reviews of internet connection monitor:
Great simple program for non-expert user to monitor when my router connection is going down. I have a mesh system and was able to use this to monitor the ethernet connection of each satelite separately to determinine which satelite was loosing connection to the main router. Found it!
A very good informative interface, Thanks. Could you elaborate more regarding the algorithm you use to determine "connection-down"? I assume ICMP is used... Do you distinguish between an accidental drop and a real connection lost...?
This is an awesome and simple tool. I was having problems with my connection dropping constantly and initially I thought it was a problem with my ISP since I recently moved to 5G internet. With this extension I was able to figure out that I had in fact a faulty usb-c port (the one I was using for my ethernet cable. I bought an ethernet to usb adapter instead and have had zero connectivity problems since then. Great work!!