WordPress speed test
Test the load time of your WordPress website and discover how to make your site faster. Faster sites score better in Google and convert better.
WordPress speed test coming soon
We are working hard to build a comprehensive speed test tool that lets you see directly how fast your WordPress site is.
In the meantime, we have collected tips to make your WordPress site faster.
Tips to make your WordPress site faster
Implement these tips for immediate results
1 Choose fast hosting
The foundation of a fast WordPress site is good hosting. Choose a provider with:
- SSD storage instead of HDD
- Server caching (Varnish, Redis, Memcached)
- PHP 8.0 or higher
- HTTP/2 support
2 Use a caching plugin
A good caching plugin can improve your load times up to 10x. Popular options:
- WP Rocket
Premium, most comprehensive, easy to use
- W3 Total Cache
Free, many options, technical
- WP Super Cache
Free, simple, fewer features
3 Optimize images
Large images are the biggest culprit. Always compress them:
- Use WebP format (50% smaller than JPEG)
- Install Imagify, ShortPixel or Smush plugin
- Enable lazy loading
- Never upload images larger than 200KB
4 Minimize plugins
Every plugin adds code that needs to load. Keep it lean:
- Deactivate plugins you don't use
- Choose well-maintained, fast plugins
- Avoid heavy page builders if possible
- Update plugins regularly