Title: PageScan &#8211; Bulk Performance Testing with Google PageSpeed Insights
Author: logicfire
Published: <strong>June 21, 2026</strong>
Last modified: June 21, 2026

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# PageScan – Bulk Performance Testing with Google PageSpeed Insights

 By [logicfire](https://profiles.wordpress.org/logicfire/)

[Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/pagescan-bulk-performance-testing-gpi.1.5.4.zip)

 * [Details](https://wordpress.org/plugins/pagescan-bulk-performance-testing-gpi/#description)
 * [Reviews](https://wordpress.org/plugins/pagescan-bulk-performance-testing-gpi/#reviews)
 *  [Installation](https://wordpress.org/plugins/pagescan-bulk-performance-testing-gpi/#installation)
 * [Development](https://wordpress.org/plugins/pagescan-bulk-performance-testing-gpi/#developers)

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## Description

PageScan helps you bulk-test published WordPress URLs with the Google PageSpeed 
Insights API. View Lighthouse-style scores, lab metrics, improvement opportunities,
CSV exports, and optional email alerts when scores drop.

**This plugin is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Google.**

 * Discovers URLs from public post types, the home page, and post-type archives.
 * Runs tests in the background via a custom job queue, WP-Cron fallback, and async
   HTTP loopback dispatch.
 * Dashboard with sortable median results and per-URL detail views.
 * CSV export and optional email alerts when scores fall below a threshold.
 * Editor sidebar shortcut to test the current post without leaving the editor.

### External services

This plugin connects to third-party services to provide its functionality. By using
this plugin, you agree to the terms and privacy policies of those services.

#### Google PageSpeed Insights API

 * **What the service is:** Google’s PageSpeed Insights API runs Lighthouse-style
   performance, accessibility, best-practices, and SEO audits on URLs you submit.
 * **What data is sent:** For each URL you scan, your WordPress site sends an HTTPS
   request to `pagespeedonline.googleapis.com` containing the public URL to test,
   your API key, the device strategy (mobile or desktop), and requested audit categories.
   When validating an API key, the plugin may send a request using `https://example.
   com/` as a probe URL.
 * **When data is sent:** Only when you (or an authorized admin) start or retry 
   a scan, run an editor sidebar test, or save settings that trigger key validation.
   Bulk scans queue requests in the background; no data is sent when the plugin 
   is idle.
 * **Where data is stored:** API responses (scores and metrics) are stored in your
   WordPress database. Your API key is stored in the `wp_options` table.
 * **Terms of service:** [Google APIs Terms of Service](https://developers.google.com/terms)
 * **Privacy policy:** [Google Privacy Policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy)

## Screenshots

[⌊Dashboard with quick actions, recent scans table, and results explorer with color-
coded scores and lab metrics.⌉⌊Dashboard with quick actions, recent scans table,
and results explorer with color-coded scores and lab metrics.⌉[

Dashboard with quick actions, recent scans table, and results explorer with color-
coded scores and lab metrics.

[⌊New scan screen to configure post types, device strategy (mobile, desktop, or 
both), and runs per URL before starting a bulk scan.⌉⌊New scan screen to configure
post types, device strategy (mobile, desktop, or both), and runs per URL before 
starting a bulk scan.⌉[

New scan screen to configure post types, device strategy (mobile, desktop, or both),
and runs per URL before starting a bulk scan.

[⌊Settings for Google PageSpeed API key, scan defaults, admin list pagination, score-
drop alerts, and optional debug logging.⌉⌊Settings for Google PageSpeed API key,
scan defaults, admin list pagination, score-drop alerts, and optional debug logging
.⌉[

Settings for Google PageSpeed API key, scan defaults, admin list pagination, score-
drop alerts, and optional debug logging.

[⌊Per-URL performance report with category score gauges, lab data metrics, and prioritized
improvement opportunities.⌉⌊Per-URL performance report with category score gauges,
lab data metrics, and prioritized improvement opportunities.⌉[

Per-URL performance report with category score gauges, lab data metrics, and prioritized
improvement opportunities.

[⌊Pages list table with PageSpeed Mobile and Desktop score columns for at-a-glance
performance across content.⌉⌊Pages list table with PageSpeed Mobile and Desktop 
score columns for at-a-glance performance across content.⌉[

Pages list table with PageSpeed Mobile and Desktop score columns for at-a-glance
performance across content.

[⌊Block editor sidebar PageScan panel with mobile and desktop scores, Core Web Vitals,
and a one-click Run test action.⌉⌊Block editor sidebar PageScan panel with mobile
and desktop scores, Core Web Vitals, and a one-click Run test action.⌉[

Block editor sidebar PageScan panel with mobile and desktop scores, Core Web Vitals,
and a one-click Run test action.

## Installation

 1. Upload the plugin folder to `/wp-content/plugins/` or install the ZIP from the 
    WordPress Plugins screen.
 2. Activate the plugin through the **Plugins** screen.
 3. Go to **PageScan  Settings** and add your Google PageSpeed Insights API key.
 4. Start a scan from **PageScan  New Scan**.

## FAQ

### Do I need a Google API key?

Yes. Create a key in [Google Cloud Console](https://console.cloud.google.com/) and
enable the PageSpeed Insights API. The key is stored in your WordPress database 
and sent only to Google when running scans.

### Does this work without WooCommerce?

Yes. WooCommerce is not required.

### What data does this plugin send to Google?

When you run a scan, your server sends each URL to test, your API key, and the chosen
device strategy (mobile or desktop) to the PageSpeed Insights API. Google loads 
the URL in its testing environment and returns Lighthouse-style results. See **External
services** below for full details.

### Do email alerts use a third-party service?

No. Score-drop alerts are sent with WordPress `wp_mail()` to the address you configure(
or the site admin email by default).

## Reviews

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## Contributors & Developers

“PageScan – Bulk Performance Testing with Google PageSpeed Insights” is open source
software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

Contributors

 *   [ logicfire ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/logicfire/)

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## Meta

 *  Version **1.5.4**
 *  Last updated **12 hours ago**
 *  Active installations **Fewer than 10**
 *  WordPress version ** 6.5 or higher **
 *  Tested up to **7.0**
 *  PHP version ** 8.0 or higher **
 * Tags
 * [bulk](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/bulk/)[core web vitals](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/core-web-vitals/)
   [lighthouse](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/lighthouse/)[pagespeed](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/pagespeed/)
   [performance](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/performance/)
 *  [Advanced View](https://wordpress.org/plugins/pagescan-bulk-performance-testing-gpi/advanced/)

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## Contributors

 *   [ logicfire ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/logicfire/)

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