A step-by-step guide on how to optimize your WordPress installation.
We discuss why GTmetrix may be seeing a file on your website that you think shouldn’t be there.
We explain why GTmetrix may sometimes not see the same content you’re seeing in your browser.
Editor’s note: This guest post is brought to you by Mike Andreasen, Founder at WP Bullet. “GTmetrix helps us find performance problems before Google notices!”
We explain why you shouldn’t chase perfect scores on GTmetrix (or any performance tool).
We’ve upgraded GTmetrix to Lighthouse 8.3.0 – read on for changes that come with this release.
Last Updated: April 13, 2026 If you’re sure your website uses a performant and reputable CDN, you can add the hostname to GTmetrix tests to avoid triggering the “Use a CDN” audit.