Website monitoring from WordPress
GTmetrix for WordPress keeps track of a WordPress installation and can send alerts when the site falls below defined criteria. GTmetrix PRO is the paid option associated with purchasing more API credits, giving you additional capacity for running analyses through the GTmetrix service.
The plugin is built for site administrators who want to manage GTmetrix activity without leaving the WordPress administration area. From there, you can run analyses, schedule reports, and receive alerts about your site’s status.
Run analyses when needed
Use the plugin to initiate GTmetrix analyses for your WordPress installation. Analysis activity is handled through the GTmetrix API, so an API account is required. A GTmetrix API account can be created by registering at GTmetrix.com. The source information states that registration is free.
Additional API credits can be purchased under the GTmetrix PRO tab on GTmetrix.com. This makes the PRO option relevant when the available API credits do not provide enough capacity for the analyses you want to run.
Schedule recurring reports
GTmetrix for WordPress supports recurring report schedules. Set reports to run daily, weekly, or monthly, depending on how frequently you want to review the site. Scheduled reports provide a practical workflow for ongoing monitoring rather than relying only on occasional manual checks.
Use the schedule that fits the way your WordPress installation is managed. A daily schedule can support frequent review, while weekly or monthly schedules can suit sites that need less frequent status checks. The plugin provides these schedule choices within the WordPress administration area.
Receive status alerts
The plugin can send alerts if the site falls below certain criteria. These notifications help administrators identify a change in site status and decide when to review the related GTmetrix information. The plugin monitors the WordPress installation; it does not itself describe a separate set of optimization features.
Manage access
Only administrators can use the plugin by default. GTmetrix for WordPress creates a capability named access_gtmetrix. If another role needs access, an administrator can assign this capability with a role-management plugin such as Members or User Role Editor.
Installation and setup
Install GTmetrix for WordPress in your WordPress site, create or use a GTmetrix API account, and connect the plugin to the API. After access is configured, run an analysis, choose a daily, weekly, or monthly report schedule, and configure the alerts relevant to your monitoring process. Purchase additional API credits under the GTmetrix PRO tab on GTmetrix.com when more analysis capacity is needed.
GTmetrix PRO is intended for sites that need more API credits while using the WordPress plugin for analyses, scheduled reports, and status alerts.
