About this tool
Trace the network path to any host with an online traceroute tool that shows every hop and per-hop timing from multiple global locations.
- Enter the target host or IP whose path you want to inspect.
- Pick the origin region for the trace.
- Read each hop's hostname, IP, and response times to find where delay or loss starts.
Frequently asked questions
- What does a traceroute actually show?
- It lists every router between the probe and your target. Each hop shows its address and how long packets took to reach it, which reveals whether slowness comes from your provider, a transit network, or the destination itself.
- Why do some hops show asterisks or timeouts?
- Many routers deprioritize or drop the TTL-exceeded messages traceroute relies on. A timeout in the middle is normal; what matters is whether later hops still respond and whether the final hop completes.
- How is traceroute different from MTR?
- Traceroute takes a single snapshot of the path. MTR runs continuously and reports per-hop loss and latency statistics over time, which makes it better for diagnosing intermittent problems.