MTR (Multi-Traceroute): Advanced Network Diagnostics

MTR (My Traceroute) is an advanced tool that combines the functionality of Traceroute and Ping. While Traceroute shows the path traffic takes to reach a destination, MTR continuously sends packets to every router (hop) along that path to collect statistics about latency and packet loss at each stage. This makes it invaluable for identifying exactly where a network slowdown is occurring. For example, if you notice 10% packet loss, MTR can show you if the loss starts at your home router, inside your ISP’s network, or at the destination data center’s edge router. This level of detail allows system administrators to provide concrete evidence when reporting issues to service providers. Our global MTR tool lets you run these tests from various continents to see how different internet backbones handle traffic to your server.