description Request Metrics Overview
Request Metrics is a free online tool that analyzes website performance by collecting and reporting data on HTTP requests, including timing, headers, and resource sizes, providing insights into potential bottlenecks impacting page load speed.
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Is Request Metrics free to use?
Yes, the request analysis tool itself is free — you enter a URL and get a breakdown of that page's HTTP requests. The company behind it also sells paid Real User Monitoring subscriptions, but the single-page request inspection costs nothing.
What exactly does Request Metrics show about a page?
It lists every HTTP request a page makes, along with timing details like DNS, connection, and time to first byte, plus response headers and resource sizes. This makes it easy to spot which specific scripts, images, or stylesheets are the bottleneck.
How does Request Metrics compare to WebPageTest or GTmetrix?
Request Metrics is built for a fast, focused look at one page's request waterfall and sizes, whereas WebPageTest runs full load tests from multiple locations and browsers. GTmetrix sits in between with scored reports; Request Metrics trades depth for speed and simplicity.
Do I need to install anything or create an account to use Request Metrics?
No, it runs entirely in the browser — you just paste in a public URL and run the analysis. There's no browser extension, agent, or signup required for the basic request report.
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