Run a Website Speed Check
Enter a website URL to check basic server response speed, TTFB and HTTP status information.
Results
What This Website Speed Tool Measures
This speed test focuses on server-side performance signals such as response time, time to first byte and HTTP status.
It is useful for identifying hosting bottlenecks, slow backend responses or pages that may need optimisation.
- TTFB and server response signals
- HTTP status information
- Potential hosting bottlenecks
- A quick comparison between websites or providers
How to improve website speed
Better hosting, caching, image optimisation, fewer heavy plugins and cleaner code can all help improve website speed.
Practical Checks
How to Interpret Website Speed Results
Speed results help identify whether server response, hosting performance or page setup may be slowing a website down.
TTFB
Time to First Byte shows how long the server takes before it starts sending a response.
Response time
A high response time can point to slow hosting, heavy backend processing or missing caching.
HTTP status
Status codes confirm whether the page is loading successfully or returning an error.
Speed Improvement Checklist
- Use suitable hosting resources for the website.
- Enable caching where appropriate.
- Optimise images and remove unused scripts.
- Reduce heavy plugins, themes or slow database queries.
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Website Speed Test FAQs
Is this the same as a full Lighthouse test?
No. This tool focuses mainly on server response signals rather than full browser rendering.
What is TTFB?
Time to First Byte measures how long the server takes before it starts sending a response.
Can hosting affect speed?
Yes. Server resources, location, caching and configuration can all affect website response times.
Why do speed results change between tests?
Server load, network routing, caching and temporary traffic spikes can all affect speed results.
Should I test more than once?
Yes. Run multiple checks and compare results after making hosting, caching or optimisation changes.