> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.hostinger.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.hostinger.com/websites/pagespeed.md).

# PageSpeed

Run on-demand performance tests with Hostinger's PageSpeed tool in hPanel to measure Core Web Vitals and get prioritized recommendations for faster loading.

Integrated performance check that measures how fast your site loads for real users. Runs on demand from hPanel, reports Core Web Vitals, and surfaces concrete improvements.

## What it measures

* **Largest Contentful Paint (LCP)** — when the main content becomes visible
* **Cumulative Layout Shift (CLS)** — visual stability while the page loads
* **Interaction to Next Paint (INP)** — how snappy the page feels when clicked or typed into
* **Time to First Byte (TTFB)** — how fast the server starts responding
* **Total page weight** — HTML, JS, CSS, images, fonts

Scores are reported separately for mobile and desktop.

## Run a test

1. Open your website dashboard in hPanel.
2. Click **PageSpeed** (sometimes grouped under **Performance**).
3. Click **Run test**.

Results appear in under a minute.

## Read the results

Each metric is graded:

| Grade                 | Meaning                                              |
| --------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------- |
| **Good**              | Meets Google's Core Web Vitals thresholds            |
| **Needs improvement** | Borderline — affects SEO under real-world conditions |
| **Poor**              | Fails the threshold — high-priority to fix           |

Below the metrics, PageSpeed lists actionable recommendations ordered by estimated impact — e.g., "Serve images in next-gen formats", "Reduce unused JavaScript", "Enable text compression".

## Applying fixes

Many recommendations map to other Hostinger features:

* **Cache / compression** → [Cache](/websites/cache.md)
* **Global asset delivery** → [CDN](/websites/cdn.md)
* **Image optimization** → Hostinger's auto-optimization (enable in **Performance** settings)
* **PHP version** → [PHP Configuration](/websites/php.md) (newer versions are faster)

Some require code changes — the report links to the specific file or resource.

## Notes

* Results vary by network conditions, time of day, and visitor geography. One test isn't a trend — look at multiple runs.
* Lighthouse scores from different tools (Google PageSpeed Insights, WebPageTest) may differ from Hostinger's because of network profiles and thresholds.

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*Last updated: July 21, 2026*