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The Decline of WebPageTest After the Catchpoint Era

  • Nicolas Hoizey
  • 22 April 2026
  • WebPageTest, WebPerf
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https://www.innoweb.com.au/blog/the-slow-demise-of-webpagetest

The spirit of openness, clarity, and technical depth that defined it has been overshadowed by commercialisation and integration. I understand how this happens - it’s a familiar story for beloved tools after acquisition - but that doesn’t make it any less disappointing.

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