Traceroute Tool

Trace network routes • Hop-by-hop analysis • Path visualization

Traceroute Tool

Advanced Network Path Analysis

Route Tracing

Track the complete path packets take from source to destination

Latency Analysis

Measure round-trip time for each hop in the network path

Hop Details

View IP addresses, hostnames, and response times for every hop

Export Results

Download traceroute data in JSON or CSV format for analysis

What is Traceroute?

Traceroute is a network diagnostic tool that displays the route (path) and measures transit delays of packets across an Internet Protocol (IP) network. It shows each hop along the way from your computer to the destination server, helping identify network issues, routing problems, and performance bottlenecks.

Path Visualization
See every hop
Latency Analysis
Measure delays
Network Diagnostics
Find issues

How Does Traceroute Work?

Traceroute works by sending packets with gradually increasing Time-To-Live (TTL) values. Each router along the path decrements the TTL and sends back an ICMP Time Exceeded message when TTL reaches zero. This allows traceroute to map out the entire route and measure the response time at each hop.

Why Use Our Traceroute Tool?

Network Troubleshooting

Identify where packets are being dropped or delayed

Performance Analysis

Measure latency at each hop to find bottlenecks

Route Verification

Confirm packets are taking the expected path

ISP Diagnostics

Analyze your connection's route to various destinations

Understanding Traceroute Results

Each hop in the traceroute output represents a router or gateway along the path. The tool displays:

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Hop Number:Sequential number of the router in the path
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IP Address:The router's IP address
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Hostname:The domain name associated with the IP (if available)
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RTT (Round-Trip Time):Time taken for packets to reach the hop and return (in milliseconds)

Common Traceroute Use Cases

Website Performance

Diagnose slow loading times by identifying network delays

VPN Analysis

Verify VPN routing and detect connection issues

Gaming Latency

Find high-latency hops affecting online gaming

CDN Routing

Check if content is being served from optimal locations

Best Practices

Run traceroute multiple times to get consistent results
Compare routes at different times of day to identify patterns
Use both IP addresses and domain names as targets
Export results for comparison and historical analysis
Consider geographic locations when analyzing latency