Active installations4K+Adoption metric — not a quality score
WordPress.org rating4.7 / 5 from 33 ratings
Official packageDirect from WordPress.org
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WP PlugIndex currently records Hosting Benchmark tool version 1.8.0 as active, updated 2mo ago and tested up to WordPress 7.1.
Overview
About this plugin
This plugin empowers you to thoroughly evaluate your WordPress hosting server’s performance with detailed, objective metrics. Simple and free to use – our mission is to help regular WordPress users determine if they’re actually getting the hosting quality they’ve paid for.
Comprehensive Testing Suite
CPU & Processing Power: Tests both raw processing speed and WordPress-specific functions
Memory Usage & Efficiency: Evaluates how effectively your server handles memory-intensive operations
Filesystem Performance: Measures file read/write capabilities critical for WordPress
Database Operations: Tests query execution speed and complex joins
Scheduled Benchmarking: Automatically run tests at regular intervals to monitor your hosting performance over time and identify patterns or degradation
WordPress Core Function Tests: Specifically tests WordPress operations like shortcode processing, hook execution, and transient handling
Comparative Analysis: See how your hosting stacks up against others with similar configurations
Performance Scoring: Get an objective rating that helps you understand your server’s capabilities
Easy to Use
No technical expertise or additional software required! All tests run directly within WordPress, using your existing PHP installation. Simply install the plugin, click to run benchmarks, and get detailed results you can understand.
Make Informed Decisions
Whether you’re troubleshooting slow site performance, evaluating a new hosting provider, or simply curious about your current hosting quality, this tool provides the concrete data you need to make smart decisions about your WordPress hosting.
Don’t settle for underwhelming hosting performance. Use WordPress Hosting Benchmark Tool today to discover exactly what you’re getting from your hosting provider.
WordPress.org metadata
Plugin tags
Topics listed for this plugin in the WordPress.org directory.
benchmark
hosting
optimization
performance
speed
Compatibility & maintenance
Compatibility & maintenance
Tested with WP 7.1
Marked as tested with the current WordPress 7.1 release.
Current WordPress releaseWordPress 7.1
WordPress.org Tested up to7.1
Minimum requirementsWordPress 4.0 · PHP 5.6
Update activity20 Aug 20262mo ago
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Changes recorded by WP PlugIndex
Recent tracked changes
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Tracking & source
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