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OnPage Speed Checker

OnPage Speed Checker

By mangcodingdev
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Description

OnPage Speed Checker helps you monitor content performance without leaving wp-admin.

This plugin provides:

  • Homepage performance snapshot for Mobile and Desktop.
  • Content performance table for published pages and posts.
  • One-click audit action from dashboard rows.
  • Detailed modal view with score breakdown, Core Web Vitals, and recommendations.
  • Settings page to control content scope, table results per page, and timeout.
  • Stored latest snapshot results for faster dashboard review.

Important behavior:

  • Homepage is treated as primary and shown in the top summary section.
  • Front page entries are excluded from the content list table to avoid duplication.
  • API key is configured and verified directly from plugin settings.
  • Dashboard audit actions are disabled until API key verification is successful.

External Services

This plugin connects to a third-party service:

  • Service name: Google PageSpeed Insights API
  • Service URL: https://pagespeedonline.googleapis.com/pagespeedonline/v5/runPagespeed
  • Trigger: Only when an administrator runs an audit from the plugin dashboard.
  • Data sent: The audited page URL and selected strategy (mobile or desktop).
  • Purpose: Retrieve Lighthouse/PageSpeed performance results for the target URL.
  • Service privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
  • Service terms: https://policies.google.com/terms

Screenshots

  • Dashboard overview with homepage performance, summary cards, and content table.
  • Detail modal with Mobile/Desktop tabs, Core Web Vitals, and recommendations.
  • Settings page for audit behavior and recommendation display.

Installation

  1. Upload the plugin folder to /wp-content/plugins/, or install it from the WordPress Plugins screen.
  2. Activate OnPage Speed Checker through the Plugins screen in WordPress.
  3. Open OnPage Speed Checker > Settings.
  4. Enter your Google PageSpeed API key.
  5. Click Test API Connection and ensure the status is Connected.
  6. Click Save Changes.
  7. Open OnPage Speed Checker > Dashboard.
  8. Run your first audit using the Check Now or Check button.

FAQ

Does this plugin use Google PageSpeed Insights API?

Yes. The plugin integrates with PageSpeed Insights API and stores the latest audit snapshot for each target.

Where do I set the API key?

You can set the key in OnPage Speed Checker > Settings.

Can I test API key before saving settings?

Yes. You can run Test API Connection directly from Settings before clicking Save Changes.

Why are the “Check Now” and “Check” buttons disabled?

Audit actions are disabled when API key status is not verified. Open OnPage Speed Checker > Settings, run Test API Connection, make sure status is Connected, then save changes.

Why is the homepage not listed in the table?

Homepage performance is displayed in the dedicated top section. The list table focuses on content pages/posts to keep the dashboard clean.

Can I filter and paginate results in the dashboard table?

Yes. You can search, filter by type and score status, and navigate paginated entries. Current filter state is preserved after audit actions.

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Changelog

1.0.0

  • Initial stable release.
  • Added API key verification workflow in plugin settings.
  • Added Test API Connection action with connected/disconnected status handling.
  • Added support for testing unsaved API key values before saving settings.
  • Dashboard audit buttons are disabled until API key is verified.
  • Added dashboard notice with direct link to Settings when API key is not verified.
  • Added local environment API test fallback to public probe URL (https://wordpress.org/).
  • Improved API status persistence after test/save to avoid false “Needs Verification” state.
  • Dashboard UI for homepage + content performance overview.
  • Audit actions for homepage, pages, and posts.
  • Detail modal for score breakdown and recommendations.
  • Settings page for audit scope, pagination size, timeout, and Best Practices visibility.
  • Performance-focused PageSpeed request with Best Practices category support.
  • Improved content listing logic for large sites and multilingual setups (pages + posts loaded per type, merged, and sorted).
  • Front page exclusion logic in content table.
  • Simplified table pagination UI to compact navigation (<<, <, current/total, >, >>).
  • Homepage loading overlay (5 animated dots, blur + dark backdrop) while homepage audit is running.
  • Homepage Check Now button is disabled during in-progress checks.
  • Row-level audit UX for pages/posts:
    • Check button is disabled while checking.
    • Status changes to Checking… during request.
    • Status changes to Error when request fails.
  • Improved API reliability on live servers:
    • Retry on timeout (cURL error 28) with extended second-attempt timeout.
    • Better HTTP request args (httpversion, redirection, custom user-agent).
    • More descriptive API error messages per strategy (mobile/desktop).
  • Persisted audit state in DB:
    • Added last_audit_status and last_audit_message.
    • Error status remains visible after page refresh.
  • Automatic DB schema upgrade routine for existing installations.

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