Pingdom

Tests how long a web page takes to load, from different locations.

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checked 21 oct 2026site answerslisted since nov 2021

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  • Provides detailed analysis of website page load time.
  • Offers insight into website performance from different geographical locations.

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  • Not the cheapest option available for website speed test tools.

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  5. Google PageSpeed InsightsMeasures page load speed and suggests improvements, on mobile and desktop.Free
  6. GtmetrixFree

#3 of 12 in Website Speed Test. Its place by Google reach.

  1. 1GtmetrixFree
  2. 2Google PageSpeed InsightsMeasures page load speed and suggests improvements, on mobile and desktop.Free
  3. 3Pingdomthis toolTests how long a web page takes to load, from different locations.Free

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first in website speed test: Gtmetrix.