My download speed has inexplicably been halved.

[Zoomii]

I used to get a pretty consistent 10-12 MB/s on Steam, but now it's gone down to an average of 4-6 MB/s. I haven't changed anything, so does anyone have a possible explanation?

[Spec_Ops_Ape]

Check the router/modem settings/logs.
Check with your ISP, see if they changed something.
Check steam > settings > downloads to see if its been changed.

[Ogami]

Also, just try and switch to another download server in your Steam client settings under "Downloads".
Sometimes a region just has some problems. Switch to a neighboring country.

[_I_]

check speeds with speedtest.net or speedof.me

steam downloads are often limited by the drive and cpu

[[☥] - CJ -]

Download speeds with Steam will vary from time to time and NEVER be consistent

While there are the specs of the users PC that can limit speeds, its the game server you are downloading from that also matters.

If a server is getting peak usage for whatever reason, a game sale for example, chances are the max available speeds will not be as high as your connection is capable of


as suggested, do a speedtest and go from there

[76561199030643768]

Nise!

[_I_]

check steam download stats here

https://store.steampowered.com/stats/content/

[BoOsTeR]

Because Akamai right now slow down video game downloads during COVID-19 outbreak

[xSOSxHawkens]

100mbps dsl on bonded pairs with one link down doses exactly what you describe. Are you on dsl?

[sawdust3d]

Originally posted by _I_:

check steam download stats here

https://store.steampowered.com/stats/content/

Very cool,.never saw that before

[Bad 💀 Motha]

Also be mindful that if you switched isp or jumped into a new isp promo plan, it's possible that they doubled your speed for a limited time, then after the promo period (such as 12 months) they returned the speed back down to what's normal for your plan.

It's why a change my isp speed plan once a year so I can jump on to a new promo and get double speed at all times for the price I'm paying. All I do is every 12 months contact my isp online support and tell them I want to change my plan, not too hard.

[Methan]

I want a soloution for this too my download speed used to be 12 mb /s ,i turned speed limit for once and disabled it in the same day and now the speed is not going above 6mb/s ... also i use fiber internet not adsl

[76561198216559172]

Originally posted by Bad 💀 Motha:

Also be mindful that if you switched isp or jumped into a new isp promo plan, it's possible that they doubled your speed for a limited time, then after the promo period (such as 12 months) they returned the speed back down to what's normal for your plan.

It's why a change my isp speed plan once a year so I can jump on to a new promo and get double speed at all times for the price I'm paying. All I do is every 12 months contact my isp online support and tell them I want to change my plan, not too hard.

I tested downloading something from the web and the speed is at maximum, so it's not isp halfing the speed.

[Kaldari]

Originally posted by Methan:

I want a soloution for this too my download speed used to be 12 mb /s ,i turned speed limit for once and disabled it in the same day and now the speed is not going above 6mb/s ... also i use fiber internet not adsl

While downloading from Steam, try opening task manager, see if that does anything.

I upgraded to Windows 10 some months ago. Ever since, Steam download speed would cap around 5-7 Mbps (sometimes lower than 2 Mbps). Opening task manager would result in the download speed rising to 50-60 Mbps.
I still have no idea why this happens

[Bad 💀 Motha]

If you changed OS make sure the Driver is correct and if possible the latest available. Set Windows Network yo Private not Public as that dictates the Firewall Rules applied. Then configure the LAN/WIFI network adapter settings in the device properties accordingly