Overview
Read a compact server execution-time indicator in the WordPress toolbar while working on the site with an authenticated account.
This guide explains how to install WPSDDC Speed Timer, set up its options and use it in your everyday WordPress workflow.
Requirements and Compatibility
- WordPress 6.0 or later.
- PHP 8.1 or later.
- An account with permission to install and activate plugins. Site settings require administrator permissions.
It works independently: WP StudioDDC HQ and other collection plugins are not required to register its administration screen.
Installation
- Obtain the installable WPSDDC Speed Timer ZIP package and keep a current site backup before installation.
- In the dashboard, open Plugins → Add New Plugin → Upload Plugin.
- Select the ZIP file, choose Install Now and then Activate Plugin.
- Open WPSDDC → Speed Timer to access its controls and usage information.
For manual installation, copy the wpsddc-speed-timer folder into wp-content/plugins/ and activate the plugin from Plugins. The package entry file is wpsddc-speed-timer.php.
Configuration and Options
Open WPSDDC → Speed Timer, review the options below and save the features you intend to use. These are initial values; previously saved settings can differ.
| Setting | Initial Value | Options |
|---|---|---|
| Enable Toolbar Timer | Disabled | Enable or disable |
How to Use the Plugin
- Open WPSDDC → Speed Timer and enable the toolbar timer. Save the setting.
- Open a page while signed in and with the WordPress toolbar visible.
- Read the measured value after the request. It represents elapsed PHP execution up to the point where the toolbar is rendered.
- Repeat the same navigation under comparable conditions if you need a quick reference. Distinguish cached responses, authenticated requests and changes in server workload.
- Disable the option when you no longer need the indicator. The plugin does not keep a historical list of samples.
Practical Example
Compare two authenticated requests to the same administration screen after changing a local configuration. Treat the values as a request-time reference, then use a profiler or browser tools for a detailed investigation.
Data and Operating Limits
Only local settings are stored. Samples are not recorded or sent anywhere. This quick indicator does not measure full browser loading time or network TTFB and does not replace a profiler.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the value measure full page load time or network TTFB?
No. It is one server-side execution sample up to toolbar rendering. It is not a browser loading metric, network TTFB measurement, load test or tracing service.
Where can I find the included help?
Open WPSDDC → Speed Timer and expand the native Help tab at the top of the screen. Its sections explain getting started, data and limits, and version details and support links.
Troubleshooting
Confirm the setting is enabled and your account displays the toolbar. The optional indicator yields to essential navigation on compact, touch or crowded toolbars. It is intentionally absent for anonymous visitors.
Updates and Deactivation
- Back up the database and files before updating.
- When WordPress offers an update in Plugins, use its native update action. To update by ZIP, upload the new package and choose to replace the installed version when WordPress prompts you.
- Review the changes included with the package, keep the settings you need and check a typical workflow after updating.
To stop the feature, deactivate the plugin from Plugins. Deactivation does not delete WordPress content and does not replace a backup.
Support and Related Links
For support, include the WordPress, PHP and plugin versions, the relevant setting and the steps needed to reproduce the issue. Share only the information needed to describe it.