WPTR Hosting Performance Whitepaper
Understanding the metrics and scientific research behind our hosting performance rankings.
The WPTR Formula (Hybrid Engine)
Score = (DNS + TCP + TLS + Processing) + (Time To 1MB * 2.4). Our Hybrid Engine combines two worlds: The Real Chrome Browser (Puppeteer) feeds the 'Time To 1MB' data, while the Network Socket dissects the atomic latency. We emphasize 'Time to 1MB' with a 2.4 multiplier because download bandwidth affects real-world user experience more than simple latency.
Why the Old Formula Retired?
We discovered 'Zombie Companies'—providers that artificially optimize only the first byte (TTFB) to look fast but collapse under heavy content load. Our previous simple metric couldn't detect them. This new 'Atomic & Weighted' formula exposes true performance by penalizing weak infrastructure.
Core: Real Chrome Browser
We have retired simple simulation bots. WptrSpeedBot now launches a Real Headless Chrome Browser for every single audit. It renders the page, executes JavaScript, and behaves exactly like a human visitor. This allows us to bypass advanced bot protections (like Cloudflare or DDoS-Guard) and measure the True User Experience hidden behind firewalls.
The Triple-Audit System
Our tests are not simulated calculations. We use a Triple Protocol combining Real-Browser metrics with deep network analysis.
1. Real-Browser (Puppeteer)
It launches a real Chrome instance to bypass firewalls and measure the true 'felt' speed (Time to 1MB).
2. Network Socket Analysis
Opens a raw TCP connection to atomize latency: DNS Resolution, TCP Handshake, and SSL Negotiation.
3. Tech & Security Audit
Deep-scans the server headers to verify Brotli compression, HTTP/3, and HSTS security protocols.
Open Source & Public Coefficients
We believe in radical transparency. Our scoring formula and the 2.4 coefficient are public. We invite the academic and developer community to audit our methodology.
Verify Yourself: WPTR Score Simulator
Don't just take our word for it. We have open-sourced our calculation engine. Use our simulator to input your own TTFB and Bandwidth numbers to see how the WPTR Score is derived. Science is repeatable.
More Than Just Speed
While performance is critical, quality hosting requires holistic excellence. Security layers, 24/7 expert support, and 99.99% uptime guarantees can be more decisive in real-world experience than millisecond speed differences. While WPTR measures raw speed, we strongly advise considering these 'invisible' quality standards in your final decision.
Unwavering Neutrality
WPTR accepts no payments from hosting providers, publishes no sponsored content, and manipulates no rankings. Our position is strictly that of an independent observer outside the hosting ecosystem, driven solely by data.
Geographic Calibration
Some of our testing nodes are physically located in or near Turkey. This creates an artificial latency advantage (extremely low ping times) for local providers. To maintain the fairness of our Global Rankings and eliminate 'home bias', we choose to evaluate Turkey-based providers in their own regional category rather than the global list.
Why Should You Trust This Ranking?
Our Formula: score = TTFB + (Time To 1MB * 2.4)
This score is the only metric in the world that reveals the pure hardware and network quality of the server, stripped of software errors.
Academic References & Standards
Our methodology adheres to standards set by leading academic institutions and industry benchmarks.