Why this tool is useful
Use this checker to confirm whether the browser is presenting near 60, 120, 144 or another refresh cadence after changing monitor or operating-system settings.
Browser & Privacy · runs locally
Monitor Refresh Rate Checker
Estimate the active tab's animation cadence from requestAnimationFrame timestamps and report median FPS, frame interval and timing variation.
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How it works
The page samples consecutive requestAnimationFrame timestamps for a short bounded interval, removes the first warm-up frames and calculates median and average cadence locally.
Practical example
Run the checker in a visible foreground tab. A 120 Hz display commonly produces a median interval near 8.33 ms, while a 60 Hz display is near 16.67 ms.
Validation
The test reports only browser-observable events and measurements; it does not invent hidden hardware health, temperature or manufacturer specifications.
Privacy boundary
Input and output remain in this tab. Copy and download happen through browser APIs without a server upload.
Result passport
Every run reports its tool mode, timestamp and input/output size so transformed data can be audited.