Free Gzip & BrotIi Compression Test: Check Site Compression Status

Frequently Asked Questions

How Does This Tool Work?

This tool checks whether your web server has Gzip or Brotli compression enabled. After connecting to your server, it displays whether either compression method is active and provides details on the efficiency of the compression used, including potential bandwidth savings for the specific page. This tool is free to use without any hidden costs.

What is GZIP compression?

GZIP compression reduces the size of pages on a web server before they are sent to the visitor’s browser. This saves bandwidth and causes pages to load and be displayed significantly faster. The visitors’ web browser then automatically decompresses the pages. This compressing and decompressing only takes a fraction of a second.

What is Brotli compression?

Brotli is a newer compression algorithm developed by Google, which offers better compression ratios compared to Gzip. It is particularly effective for text compression, which makes it ideal for web content. Browsers that support Brotli can load pages faster while consuming less data.

How does Brotli compare to Gzip?

Gzip and Brotli serve the same purpose of compressing web content. However, Brotli often provides superior compression ratios, which means faster load times and lower data usage. Brotli’s performance benefits are most notable on high-latency networks. That said, while Gzip is the older compression type, it is more widely supported and still highly effective, especially on lower-latency networks.

How do you enable Gzip or Brotli compression?

To enable GZIP and Brotli compression on Apache, NGINX, and IIS servers, ensure the necessary modules are available and active. It’s always a good idea to back up your server settings before making any changes to your settings or web server configurations.

For Apache, enable GZIP by configuring mod_deflate and Brotli by configuring mod_brotli, with corresponding directives for each in your server configuration or .htaccess file.

For NGINX, enable GZIP and Brotli by adding configurations in your nginx.conf file, making sure appropriate compression types are specified.

For IIS, navigate to the “Compression” settings in IIS Manager to enable GZIP and configure Brotli if supported or through a third-party module.

Note: Additional steps are required depending on your server setup, configuration files, and any specific needs such as performance tuning or compatibility checks. Consult your server documentation for comprehensive guidance.

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