Google PageSpeed Insights

PageSpeed Insights is Google's tool for scoring a web page on mobile and desktop, with suggestions to speed it up. Its API works with or without an API key.

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Google PageSpeed Insights is a developer tools perk from Google, offering API with or without a key, with no funding required.

Who qualifies
No funding needed
Benefit type
Free plan

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What you get

Inside Google PageSpeed Insights

PageSpeed Insights scores a page on mobile and desktop and suggests how to speed it up. The API returns lab data from Lighthouse and can be used with or without an API key. A key is recommended for frequent, automated queries.

Eligibility

Who it's for

Funding / backing
No funding needed
Geography
Global
Recurring / expiry
No end date is stated.
Other requirements
A key is recommended for frequent, automated queries.
How to claim

How to apply for Google PageSpeed Insights

Steps to apply
  1. 1Run a test at pagespeed.web.dev.
  2. 2No application is needed.
Good to know: Plans read on developers.google.com/speed/docs/insights/v5/get-started on October 28, 2026.
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Questions

Google PageSpeed Insights: common questions

What do you get with Google PageSpeed Insights?

Google PageSpeed Insights offers API with or without a key.

Who qualifies for Google PageSpeed Insights?

Google PageSpeed Insights is open to any startup, with no funding required. A key is recommended for frequent, automated queries.

Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get Google PageSpeed Insights?

No. Google PageSpeed Insights is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.

How do I apply for Google PageSpeed Insights?

Run a test at pagespeed.web.dev. No application is needed.

How long do I have to use Google PageSpeed Insights, and does it expire?

No end date is stated.

Is Google PageSpeed Insights available outside the US?

Google PageSpeed Insights is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.

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