Performance

Single timing sample

TTFB Checker

Measure bounded first-byte timing for a public URL from one probe runtime.

Pulse score--Single timing sample

Signal checklist

The result shows first-byte timing, total duration and interpretation warnings.

TTFB Check

Enter a public URL to capture a short TTFB-style timing sample and response status.

Methodology

Result

The result shows first-byte timing, total duration and interpretation warnings.

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Guide and interpretation

How to use this check

Enter a public URL to capture a short TTFB-style timing sample and response status.

The backend records elapsed time around a bounded HTTP request and reports approximate first-byte timing.

How to interpret the result

One high TTFB can be network, CDN, origin or cold-cache behavior; recurring samples are needed for confidence.

Example

A 180 ms first-byte sample for an edge-cached page is usually healthier than a 1800 ms uncached origin path.

Common issues and next steps

Dynamic pages can be fast for logged-in admins and slow for anonymous users behind different cache rules.

Compare cache headers, CDN hit status and origin logs before changing code.

Methodology and limits

This is not Lighthouse, CrUX or a multi-region benchmark.

FAQ

Why is this different from my browser?

Network path, cache state and region differ. Treat it as a single diagnostic sample.

Is history saved?

No. History and alerts are paid task features.