{"id":316052,"date":"2026-03-01T08:25:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-01T16:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/admin.maketecheasier.com\/display-internet-speed-taskbar\/?update=20260301"},"modified":"2026-03-01T08:25:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-01T16:25:00","slug":"display-internet-speed-taskbar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/display-internet-speed-taskbar\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Display Your Internet Speed on the Taskbar in Windows"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When the Internet is crawling slowly, it is a good idea to be able to view your live internet speed on the Windows taskbar. When Chrome stops loading, YouTube pauses, or OneDrive slows everything down, you can instantly see if your connection is the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Windows 11 removed the API that older tools relied on to embed into the taskbar, so the working options are fewer than you would expect. The two below work reliably on Windows 11 and serve different needs.<\/p>\n\n\n<nav class=\"content-toc-wrapper relative lazyblock-toc-jQNOQ wp-block-lazyblock-toc\" aria-label=\"Table of Contents\"><div id=\"content-toc-header\" class=\"content-toc-header flex cursor-pointer items-center justify-between\">\n                <span class=\"text-sm font-semibold\">Table of Contents<\/span>\n                <span class=\"toc-caret\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"chevron\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\"><use xlink:href=\"#icon-chevron\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span>\n            <\/div><div class=\"content-toc hidden w-full\"><div class=\"toc\"><ul class=\"toc-content font-semibold\"><li><a href=\"#net-speed-meter\" class=\"toc-link block mb-6\">Using Net Speed Meter For Quick Glance<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#trafficmonitor\" class=\"toc-link block mb-6\">Use TrafficMonitor For More details and Customization<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#which-one-should-you-choose\" class=\"toc-link block mb-6\">Which one should you choose?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/nav>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"net-speed-meter\">Using Net Speed Meter For Quick Glance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Net Speed Meter<\/strong> comes straight from the Microsoft Store, so it installs cleanly and safely. Once running, it shows real-time download and upload speeds directly on your taskbar. This is useful for knowing at a glance whether a drop in streaming quality is a connection issue or just the service acting up. It&#8217;s probably the easiest way to <a href=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/monitor-internet-usage-windows\/\">monitor your internet usage in Windows<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To set it up, open the Microsoft Store. Search for <strong>Net Speed Meter<\/strong> and click <strong>Get<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Installing-Net-Speed-Meter-800x512.png\" alt=\"Installing Net Speed Meter\" class=\"wp-image-856853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Installing-Net-Speed-Meter-800x512.png 800w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Installing-Net-Speed-Meter-352x225.png 352w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Installing-Net-Speed-Meter-703x450.png 703w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Installing-Net-Speed-Meter-705x451.png 705w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Installing-Net-Speed-Meter.png 1055w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Launch the app. A small meter appears on your desktop. Right-click its icon in the system tray and select <strong>Keep in Taskbar<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"519\" src=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Keep-Net-Speed-Meter-in-taskbar-800x519.png\" alt=\"Keep Net Speed Meter In Taskbar\" class=\"wp-image-856854\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Keep-Net-Speed-Meter-in-taskbar-800x519.png 800w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Keep-Net-Speed-Meter-in-taskbar-347x225.png 347w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Keep-Net-Speed-Meter-in-taskbar-694x450.png 694w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Keep-Net-Speed-Meter-in-taskbar-695x451.png 695w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Keep-Net-Speed-Meter-in-taskbar.png 825w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The free version is all you need. Right-click the meter to open <strong>Settings<\/strong>, where you can switch between <strong>Kbps and Mbps<\/strong>, pick your <strong>Color &amp; Themes<\/strong>, or reposition the readout alongside the taskbar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"584\" src=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/adjust-settings-NetSpeedMeter-800x584.png\" alt=\"Adjust Settings Netspeedmeter\" class=\"wp-image-856855\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/adjust-settings-NetSpeedMeter-800x584.png 800w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/adjust-settings-NetSpeedMeter-308x225.png 308w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/adjust-settings-NetSpeedMeter-616x450.png 616w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/adjust-settings-NetSpeedMeter-618x451.png 618w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/adjust-settings-NetSpeedMeter.png 827w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"trafficmonitor\">Use TrafficMonitor For More details and Customization<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>TrafficMonitor<\/strong> goes a step further by displaying network speed, CPU usage, and RAM usage together in the same taskbar strip. That combination is more practical than it sounds. If a game stutters or a video call degrades, you can see immediately whether your bandwidth dropped, your CPU is maxed out, or both, without opening a separate diagnostic tool. It&#8217;s open-source, completely free, and runs without installation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Extract the <strong>ZIP file<\/strong> and run <strong>TrafficMonitor.exe<\/strong>. A floating window will appear on your desktop. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"547\" src=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/run-trafficmonitor-as-admin-1-800x547.png\" alt=\"Run Trafficmonitor As Admin\" class=\"wp-image-856861\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/run-trafficmonitor-as-admin-1-800x547.png 800w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/run-trafficmonitor-as-admin-1-329x225.png 329w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/run-trafficmonitor-as-admin-1-659x450.png 659w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/run-trafficmonitor-as-admin-1-660x451.png 660w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/run-trafficmonitor-as-admin-1.png 808w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Right-click it and select <strong>Show Taskbar Window<\/strong> to move the display into your taskbar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/show-taskbar-window-trafficmonitor.png\" alt=\"Show Taskbar Window Trafficmonitor\" class=\"wp-image-856864\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/show-taskbar-window-trafficmonitor.png 650w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/show-taskbar-window-trafficmonitor-352x225.png 352w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>From there, right-click the new taskbar strip and open <strong>Display Settings<\/strong> to configure the layout. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"547\" height=\"363\" src=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Display-settings-traffic-monitor.png\" alt=\"Display Settings Traffic Monitor\" class=\"wp-image-856860\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Display-settings-traffic-monitor.png 547w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Display-settings-traffic-monitor-339x225.png 339w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 547px) 100vw, 547px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To add CPU and memory stats alongside network speed, check the corresponding boxes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"761\" height=\"431\" src=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/enable-cpu-memory-and-more-info.png\" alt=\"Enable Cpu Memory And More Info\" class=\"wp-image-856862\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/enable-cpu-memory-and-more-info.png 761w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/enable-cpu-memory-and-more-info-397x225.png 397w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 761px) 100vw, 761px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To set your preferred speed unit, go to <strong>Options<\/strong> and switch from <strong>Bytes to KB\/s or MB\/s<\/strong>. Font size and typeface are adjustable here too, which makes a noticeable difference on high-resolution screens where the default text can feel too small.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"629\" height=\"339\" src=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/options-settings-trafficmonitor.png\" alt=\"Options Settings Trafficmonitor\" class=\"wp-image-856870\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/options-settings-trafficmonitor.png 629w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/options-settings-trafficmonitor-400x216.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 629px) 100vw, 629px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want the strip to run every time you start your PC, enable <strong>Run at Windows Startup<\/strong> from the same <strong>Options<\/strong> menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/customize-taskbar-view-in-Options-settings-trafficmonitor.png\" alt=\"Customize Taskbar View In Options Settings Trafficmonitor\" class=\"wp-image-856863\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/customize-taskbar-view-in-Options-settings-trafficmonitor.png 630w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/customize-taskbar-view-in-Options-settings-trafficmonitor-273x225.png 273w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/customize-taskbar-view-in-Options-settings-trafficmonitor-545x450.png 545w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/customize-taskbar-view-in-Options-settings-trafficmonitor-546x451.png 546w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also change the visual skin by right-clicking the floating window and selecting <strong>Change Skin<\/strong>. This is handy if the default clashes with your taskbar color.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"which-one-should-you-choose\">Which one should you choose?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Net Speed Meter is the right pick if you want something installed and running within two minutes. TrafficMonitor is the better fit if you want a fuller system readout and the flexibility to customize every detail of what appears in the strip. Either way, once it&#8217;s set up, the information is always there when you need it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more taskbar tips, read the <a href=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/best-tips-windows-11-taskbar\/\">best tips to use and customize the Windows 11 taskbar<\/a>. If your taskbar becomes unresponsive after installing an app, see <a href=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/fix-unresponsive-windows-taskbar\/\">how to fix an unresponsive Windows 11 taskbar<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"p-4 app-info mb-4 lazyblock-app-info-rNzFU wp-block-lazyblock-app-info\">\n    <div class=\"mb-4 app-name\">\n        Net Speed Meter\t<\/div>\n    <div class=\"mb-4 app-price\">\n\t\tPrice: Free\t<\/div>\n    <div class=\"mb-4 app-link\">\n        \t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/apps.microsoft.com\/detail\/9nmbx01pxz4l?hl=en-US&#038;gl=NL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"btn btn-primary\">Download<\/a>\n\t\t    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<style>\n.app-info{background-color:#464646;border-radius:5px;color:white;}\n.app-name{font-size:1.5rem;font-weight:bold;color:white}.app-name a{color:white;text-decoration:none;}\n<\/style>\n\n\n<div class=\"p-4 app-info mb-4 lazyblock-app-info-2adEcY wp-block-lazyblock-app-info\">\n    <div class=\"mb-4 app-name\">\n        TrafficMonitor\t<\/div>\n    <div class=\"mb-4 app-price\">\n\t\tPrice: Free\t<\/div>\n    <div class=\"mb-4 app-link\">\n        \t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/zhongyang219\/TrafficMonitor\/releases\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"btn btn-primary\">Download<\/a>\n\t\t    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<style>\n.app-info{background-color:#464646;border-radius:5px;color:white;}\n.app-name{font-size:1.5rem;font-weight:bold;color:white}.app-name a{color:white;text-decoration:none;}\n<\/style>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn how to display internet speed on the Windows taskbar with tools like Net Speed Meter and TrafficMonitor for real-time monitoring.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15385,"featured_media":856236,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[4215,1318,22],"class_list":["post-316052","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-windows","tag-internet-speed","tag-taskbar","tag-windows"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - 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