What PHP Vitals is actually testing?
Breaking down the PHP Vitals tests, and briefly explaining what each test assesses.
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PHP Vitals v1.6 - measure and improve PHP speed
PHP Vitals v1.6 introduces new features that create AI driven PHP performance enhancements.
We’re presenting at WordCamp Philippines 2026!
Nathan Russ of Webslice presents at WordCamp Philippines 2026 in Iloilo City on PHP and WordPress performance.
Talking PHP Vitals on CyberCast
PHP Vitals on CyberPanel’s CyberCast, Max Johns talking for 40 minutes all about PHP Vitals.
Three reasons to run regular PHP Vitals benchmarks
Regularly monitor your server's PHP performance to better understand and manage website speed over time.
PHP, CWV, SEO, and GEO
Slow hosting means slow core web vitals, which are bad for SEO and GEO. PHP Vitals detects the speed of your hosting.
PHP 8.5 release, November 20
PHP 8.5 will introduce the | pipe operator and other new features. But will it be faster than PHP 8.4?
PHP Vitals interviewed by WP Plugins A to Z podcast
PHP Vitals on WP Plugins A to Z podcast. Quintin Russ and Max Johns interviewed by John Overall.
PHP Vitals WordPress plugin v1.2 makes comparing hosting performance even easier
Equipped with feedback from early users, and with plenty of plans of their own, Webslice have now released PHP Vitals v1.2 to the WordPress Plugin Directory.
The fastest PHP performance relies on new CPUs, NVMe storage
Server hardware, like data storage and processors, can accelerate or hinder PHP. PHP Vitals detects fast hardware, like NVMe storage and modern CPUs.
Web Hosting, Transparency, and How PHP Vitals Fights the Race to the Bottom
PHP Vitals finds how fast your web host runs PHP, which is fundamental to WordPress speed and performance. Faster PHP means faster WordPress.
Caching Can’t Speed Up Everything
Caching is great for website performance, but it can’t speed up everything. Server speed matters most for shopping carts, dynamic content, and CMS admin areas.
WordPress performance depends on PHP performance
WordPress runs on PHP—so host PHP speed is the foundation of site performance. Learn why PHP benchmarks matter more than caching alone.
Understanding PHP Performance with PHP Vitals
Learn how PHP Vitals benchmarks work, how to read your grade, and what the results mean for WordPress hosting performance.
