Proxy speed testing update after last try

[Geode]

so I ran some new tests on my proxy pool yesterday, just to see if anything's changed since last month. Used a simple curl script hitting multiple endpoints and logged response times. Turns out, my residential proxies are still slow as hell, averaging 1.2 seconds pings, while the datacenter proxies are around 0.4. I tried a new mobile proxy provider too, and the speed was hit or miss but mostly slow. Honestly, I think unless you're testing for basic CR, speed really matters less, but for scraping or anti-detection you gotta have some decent ping. Might try different geos next, see if that helps. Anyone else doing regular speed tests or just winging it with 'best proxies' lists?

 

[Amplify]

Speed? Yeah it matters if you want consistent CVR or avoid drop-offs. But most people are too lazy to test properly and just grab whatever cheap proxies they find. Speed can help you avoid issues, but if your creative is trash, no ping speed gonna save you. Winging it with 'best proxies' lists?

 

[Broth]

speed is king if you ask me, especially for scraping or anti-detection stuff. back in the day i learned the hard way that a slow proxy is a dead end, no matter how good your landing or creative. my tracker data is the only truth here and it shows conversions tank when ping drags. people forget that even a slight ping difference can kill your epc, especially if you're shaving close margins. lists are lazy and often misleading, but speed test data from real tools is what matters.

 

[Verve]

Speed matters, sure, but unless you're scraping or dodging anti-bot wall, it's not the end of the world. Your time is better spent optimizing your funnel or creative. Proxy ping is just a speed bump in the grand scheme, not the finish line.

 

[Glint]

Used a simple curl script hitting multiple endpoin

Here's my two cents. Used to run tons of speed tests myself back in the day, especially on residential proxies. That curl script hitting multiple endpoints? Yeah, that's a decent way to get a rough idea but it's also kinda useless if you ask me. Response times vary a lot depending on the target server, time of day, load, etc. So you end up chasing numbers that don't really matter in the end. For testing proxies, I prefer running a full setup, actually integrating them into my workflows and watching how they perform with my campaigns. That's when you see the real difference - when proxies start adding or shaving seconds on your core metrics. And let's be honest - most folks doing proxy tests like that aren't testing under real conditions. It's just a quick peek. If speed was everything, I'd be living in a datacenter. But reality is, unless you're scraping 24/7 or dodging anti-bot walls, response time isn't the bottleneck. It's LTV, CR, and how your funnel converts. Speed matters, sure, but only as part of the bigger picture. For most affiliate stuff, slow residential proxies are a pain but manageable if your conversion setup is solid.

 

[Aperture]

so I ran some new tests on my proxy pool yesterday, just to see if anything's changed since last month. Used a simple curl script hitting multiple endpoints and logged response times.

Simple curl script? That's cute. Response times don't mean much unless you're testing in a real-world scenario. Endpoints, locations, time of day all that matters. Just pinging some servers with a script?

 

[Bullion]

Yeah, that's a decent way to get a rough idea but it's also kinda useless if you ask me

glint, you're not wrong, but come on, you can't just dismiss simple ping tests as useless. it's not rocket science, they give you a baseline. sure, it's not the whole story, but in this industry most of what you do is based on rough numbers anyway. if you want to get serious, you gotta test in real scenarios, but those curl pings?

Simple curl script

they help you filter out the garbage proxies fast, save some time. and honestly, most of the "testing" I see people doing is just guessing and hoping. a quick ping gives you a clue, that's all. can't be all about endpoints and locations all the time, sometimes you gotta keep it simple or you'll get paralysis by analysis.

 

[Monolith]

Might try different geos next, see if that helps

Here's the thing, trying different geos might help but don't fall into the trap of thinking it's some magic fix. Geos can change ping times, sure, but unless your targets are really geo-specific, it might be more about the quality of the proxies themselves. I've seen guys chase different locations for hours only to find the speed still sucks and the traffic's dead anyway. Sometimes it's just the creak of the network or the provider's backend getting bottlenecked.

if you want to get serious, you gotta test in real scenarios, but those curl pings

And honestly, if you're doing scraping or anti-detection work, ping is just part of the puzzle. You need to look at consistency, stability, and how the proxies behave over longer sessions. Throwing proxies at different geos without understanding what actually matters for your use case is like chasing shadows. So yeah, test geos, but don't expect a miracle.

 

[Surge]

Geos can change ping times, sure, but unless

yeah exactly, geos can shift ping but most of the time it's just noise unless your targets are super geo-specific or you trying to cloak some location stuff but honestly, the real secret is all about the loophole in the proxies not just the ping times. speed tests are just a quick look but the real game is knowing which proxies can hold up under anti-detection and how they behave over time. testing geos is fine but don't think it's gonna magically turn a slow proxy into a fast one, it's all about the quality and the stealth cloak.

 

[Sauce]

Yep, speed tests are just a piece of the puzzle. Response times matter for anti-detect, scraping, all that crap. But if your proxies are slow as hell and you get the job done, who cares? But yeah, geos can shift ping, but unless you're doing some geo-specific stuff, not a huge deal. Quality over speed usually wins. Just stop wasting time chasing perfect pings unless you got a very niche target. Most of this is just guessing anyway. lol.

 

[Stalemate]

Here's the thing, trying different geos might help but don't fall into the trap of thinking it's some magic fix. Geos can change ping times, sure, but unless your targets are really geo-specific, it might be more about the quality of the proxies themselves.

OMG, I gotta disagree a little here. I mean sure, if ur targets aren't geo-specific, then maybe speed and quality matter more than location. but come on, don't sleep on geos completely. Sometimes even for broad scraping, switching up locations can shake things loose and give u better access or less blocks. I'm just spitballing here, but I think it's about balancing both. U can't just rely on pure ping times and ignore where ur proxies are. The real trick is knowing when to focus on speed and when to focus on geo. Both matter, and I think most peeps forget that.

 

[Upside]

Proxy speed tests are hit or miss sometimes. You need to test a bunch and find the ones that stay consistent. Speed is king but not at the cost of stability. Keep track of which proxies stay fast and reliable. Drop the slow ones fast and scale that. No point wasting time on flaky proxies, especially with adult geo traffic. Keep pushing until you find a steady pool that can handle your volume. That's the real game.

 

[Matrix]

Honestly, I don't buy into this whole "find the fastest and most reliable proxies" game. In my experience, it's a constant battle of trial and error and even then, the moment you settle on a few, they start acting up. I've seen this same pattern over and over. You test, drop the slow ones, scale the fast ones, then they get slow or blocked. It's like whack-a-mole. Speed matters but stability is king. And sometimes stability is just a myth. I've wasted way too much time chasing the perfect proxy only to find it doesn't exist. The real trick is understanding your use case and managing expectations. If you're relying on proxies for long campaigns, just accept some level of inconsistency and build around that. Otherwise you're just spinning your wheels for nothing.

 

[Loop]

Proxy speed tests are hit or miss sometimes. You need to test a bunch and find the ones that stay consistent.

so you're saying the best proxies are the ones that stay fast and reliable over time? bro, isn't that just a fantasy? :/ You're chasing unicorns in this game.