http-ping is a user-friendly command-line tool that measures relevant statistics by probing a given URL. This free software can be easily used and is similar to 'ping'. It works over HTTP/S with a URL, unlike ICMP working with a computer name/IP.
One of the major benefits of http-ping is that it's compatible with both IPv4 and IPv6. You can apply it to a variety of scenarios, including discovering if a website is responding to requests. Additionally, you can test the performance of any website or even load-test a web server with http-ping.
Furthermore, http-ping's simplicity makes it an excellent option for use in scripts that detect whether a web server is available and serving pages. This free, easy-to-use, and straightforward software will make your life easier as a web developer. Try it out today!
Version 9.0: The proxy URL can now be specified on the command line (instead of reading from the Windows Internet settings).