Website Speed
Enter a website URL to measure load times: DNS lookup, connection, time to first byte (TTFB) and total time. Values are shown with a scale and colour-coded assessment.
Speedcheck from Central European servers.
Why run a website speed test?
A website speed test measures DNS, connection, TTFB (time to first byte), and total load from our server. Use it to benchmark performance, spot slow DNS or backend, and compare before or after changes.
Reference: what do the ranges mean?
Below are typical ranges we use for the bars and the "Good / Moderate / Slow" labels. Your results depend on server location, hosting, and CMS.
| Metric | Good | Moderate | Slow |
|---|---|---|---|
| DNS lookup | < 150 ms | 150–450 ms | > 450 ms |
| Connection | < 150 ms | 150–450 ms | > 450 ms |
| TTFB (time to first byte) | < 400 ms | 400–1000 ms | > 1000 ms |
| Total load time | < 2 s | 2–5 s | > 5 s |
| Full content load (HTML + resources) | < 5 s | 5–10 s | > 10 s |
Rough guide by setup: static or cached pages often sit in the "Good" range. A typical CMS (e.g. WordPress, Joomla) with a light theme and no heavy plugins can reach "Good" or "Moderate" TTFB (e.g. 400–1000 ms). Heavy CMS sites with many plugins, uncached database queries, or slow hosting often show "Moderate" or "Slow" TTFB (1000 ms and above). Total load time here is for a single request (one URL); a full page with many assets will be higher in a browser.
Quick tips
- TTFB reflects server and backend speed; high TTFB often means a slow app or database. Optimise server-side code and queries first.
- DNS lookup time matters for first visits; long DNS adds latency before the connection starts. Use a fast DNS provider and keep TTLs sensible.
- Results are from our location (Central Europe); users elsewhere may see different times. Use a CDN or regional hosting to improve global response.
Things to consider
This is a server-side check — one request, no JavaScript or assets. For real-world load (images, scripts, render time) use a browser-based tool. Caching and CDNs can improve repeat visits.
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