Performance · Informational intent
How to Test WordPress Website Speed
One score is not a performance diagnosis. Test multiple templates, repeat runs and separate lab data from real-user data.
Choose representative URLs
Test an article, homepage, landing page and ecommerce template if applicable.
Record multiple metrics
Track TTFB, LCP, INP/interaction indicators, CLS and total transfer size.
Repeat tests
Networks and servers vary. Use medians rather than one lucky run.
Change one layer at a time
A controlled process makes it clear which optimization actually helped.
If hosting is part of the bottleneck
Compare managed WordPress hosting after you have evidence that infrastructure or support scope is limiting the site. Start with our managed WordPress hosting guide or see our WPX review.