Net Monitor

Net Monitor for Windows 11 & 10

Your full network companion on the desktop.

Real-time speed, speed tests with history, usage statistics, data plan alerts and a per-app connection monitor in one app.

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Free · Windows 10 & 11 · Microsoft Store

Net Monitor dashboard with a live network speed graph

What Is Net Monitor?

Net Monitor is a network monitor for Windows that gives you complete visibility into your internet connection from the desktop or system tray. Rewritten from the ground up, it turns a simple speed meter into a full network companion with real-time tracking, diagnostics and usage management.

A clean always-on-top widget shows your live download and upload speed. Behind it you get speed tests with saved history, daily and monthly usage statistics, data plan tracking with alerts, a per-app connection monitor, adapter and connection details, saved Wi-Fi passwords with QR sharing, and ping, DNS lookup and traceroute tools.

It is built to stay light: no database is required, it starts with Windows if you want, and it runs quietly in the background without slowing your PC.

Screenshots

  • Net Monitor dashboard in the light theme

    Light theme

  • Speed test with download and upload results

    Speed test

  • Daily and monthly usage statistics chart

    Usage statistics

  • Stopwatch tracking a network session

    Stopwatch

Features

Monitoring, diagnostics and usage tracking in one place.

Live speed widget

Always-updating download and upload speed in a drag-anywhere floating window.

Speed test and history

Download, upload and ping in seconds; every result saved to compare over time.

Usage statistics

Daily and monthly breakdowns of your data consumption.

Data plan alerts

Set your plan limit and get warned before you reach it.

Per-app connection monitor

See which applications are using your network right now.

Network tools

Ping, DNS lookup and traceroute without a command prompt.

How to Monitor Your Network on Windows

  1. Install

    Get Net Monitor from the Microsoft Store.

  2. Turn on auto-start

    Let monitoring begin the moment you log in.

  3. Watch the widget

    Keep live speed on screen above your other windows.

  4. Dig deeper

    Open usage stats, the per-app monitor or the tools when something looks wrong.

Who Uses Net Monitor?

  • Home users Know when your connection slows down and why.
  • Capped plans Get alerts before you hit your data limit.
  • Power users Diagnose problems with ping, DNS lookup and traceroute.
  • Families Share the Wi-Fi password with a QR code.

System Requirements

Operating system
Windows 10 (version 1607 or later) or Windows 11
Processor
x64 and ARM64
Memory
4 GB or more
Internet
Only for features that go online (speed tests, lookups) and Store updates
Privacy
Your data stays on your PC. Privacy details

What Should a Network Monitor Do?

A good network monitor for Windows answers four questions quickly: how fast is my connection right now, how fast can it go, how much data have I used, and which app is using it. Net Monitor puts the first answer on screen all the time and keeps the other three one click away.

Speed test history is useful when you contact your ISP: instead of "it feels slow", you can show results from different days and times. Usage statistics and data plan alerts help on capped connections, and the per-app monitor catches unexpected background activity.

Diagnose a Slow Connection in Three Steps

  • Run a speed test. If it is far below your plan, the problem is likely your line, router or Wi-Fi signal.
  • If the test is fine but things feel slow, open the per-app monitor to find the busy application.
  • Use ping and traceroute to see whether delays start on your network or further away.

Want a simpler widget? Try Net Speed Meter. More help is coming in our Windows guides.

Net Monitor FAQ

What does Net Monitor show?

Live download and upload speed in a floating widget, plus speed tests with history, usage statistics, data plan tracking, a per-app connection monitor, adapter details, saved Wi-Fi passwords and network tools.

Does Net Monitor slow down my PC?

No. It is designed to be resource-efficient, needs no database and runs quietly in the background.

Can it warn me before I reach my data limit?

Yes. Set your plan limit in data plan tracking and Net Monitor warns you before you approach the cap.

Can I see which apps are using the internet?

Yes. The per-app connection monitor shows which applications are using your network in real time.

Does it start with Windows?

Yes, if you turn on Windows auto-start, monitoring begins as soon as you log in.

Does it work on high-DPI displays?

Yes. Net Monitor is DPI-aware up to 200% and offers dark and light themes.

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See everything your network is doing.

Get Net Monitor from the Microsoft Store.

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