How to Install Speed Test by OpenSpeedTest™ on macOS
OpenSpeedTest™ is a free web-based tool to check your Internet connection’s speed. If you want to use OpenSpeedTest™ as a standalone application on your macOS, follow the instructions below:
Step 1: Download and Install Homebrew
Homebrew is a package manager for macOS that makes it easy to install software. If you don't have Homebrew installed on your computer, follow the instructions at https://brew.sh/ to install it.
Step 2: Install Fluid
Fluid is a software that turns any website into a standalone application. Open your terminal and type the following command to install it using Homebrew:
brew cask install fluid
Step 3: Create a New Fluid Application
- Open Fluid application on your Mac.
- In the "Create New Fluid App" window that appears, enter the following:
- URL: https://openspeedtest.com/
- Name: OpenSpeedTest™
- Leave the rest of the options to their defaults and hit Create.
Step 4: Run the OpenSpeedTest™ Application
- Locate the OpenSpeedTest™ application created in Step 3 and open it.
- You should now be able to test your internet speed using the OpenSpeedTest™ application.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed OpenSpeedTest™ as a standalone application on your Mac.