WebPageTest Roadmap

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Your testing experience, evolving with you.

We’re committed to making WebPageTest more powerful and easier to use. This roadmap gives you a clear view of what’s happening now, what’s coming next, and what’s planned for later in the year. Our goal is to keep you informed while delivering features that improve performance analysis, streamline workflows, and enhance your testing experience.

Now (In Progress – Coming in Next Release)

  • Default Waterfall Colors
    Enjoy a vibrant color palette with additional customization options for better visual clarity.
  • Test History Icons
    Quickly identify tests that used request or domain blocking with intuitive icons.
  • Total Request Count in Metrics
    See the full request count directly in Page Performance Metrics for deeper insights.
  • CrUX Metric Alignment
    Page Performance Metrics reordered to match CrUX standards for easier benchmarking.
  • Downloadable Test Logs
    Export logs for offline analysis and troubleshooting.
  • CrUX Report Dashboard Update
    Replacing the deprecated dashboard with the new Google CrUX Vis for better insights

Next (Planned for Upcoming Releases)

  • Instant Test Widget Upgrade
    Run quick tests with streamlined options right from the widget.
  • Alphabetical Location List
    Find your preferred test location faster with an organized list.
  • Queue Count per Location
    Get visibility into test queues for better planning.
  • Downloadable Waterfall JPEG
    Share performance snapshots easily with downloadable waterfall images.
  • Adjustable Waterfall Columns
    Customize columns for a tailored analysis experience.
  • Connect Times in Waterfall
    Gain granular insights into connection timing for each request.
  • Basic Authentication
    Secure your tests with username/password authentication.
  • Bulk Testing
    Run multiple URLs in one go for comprehensive performance checks.

Later (Future Enhancements)

  • Legacy and New Test Comparison
    Compare results between old and new tests side by side.
  • Domain Breakdown
    Analyze performance by domain for advanced troubleshooting.
  • Detected Technologies
    Identify frameworks and libraries powering your pages.
  • Video Comparison
    Visualize performance differences with side-by-side video playback.
  • Request Map
    Interactive visualization of request flows for better debugging.
  • GitHub Integration
    Streamline workflows by connecting test creation to your GitHub projects.
  • Additional Users on Pro Account
    Expand collaboration by adding more team members to your Pro plan.
  • Scheduled Tests REST API Support
    Automate scheduling with API integration for advanced workflows.
  • Scheduled Tests Scripting
    Add scripting capabilities to scheduled tests for full control.