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Performance and Uptime Tools

HTTP Compression Checker

Check whether HTTP compression is enabled.

Run the check

Enter a public target. Checks are a point-in-time sample; private and internal addresses are blocked.

What this tool checks

  • Content-Encoding header
  • gzip or Brotli detection

Why it matters

Compression reduces transfer size and improves load time.

Plain-English examples

  • Check whether gzip or br is active

Recommended fixes

  • Enable gzip or Brotli at hosting level
  • Avoid compressing already-compressed assets unnecessarily

Understanding the result

Use findings as a starting point, confirm the intended configuration with your provider, and retest after a change. A successful check does not guarantee security, delivery, uptime or search rankings. Results depend on public DNS and what the server exposes at the time of the check.

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