Arvexa Performance Overlay is a WordPress plugin that displays a small pill-shaped indicator in the corner of every page for administrators only. Clicking the pill opens a live panel that reveals detailed performance metrics for the current page. The plugin addresses the need for immediate visibility into what specific plugins, themes, or server processes contribute to page load times and resource consumption.
The server section of the panel reports PHP generation time, SQL query count and total time, peak memory usage, number of enqueued scripts and styles, total size of autoloaded options, and the lifecycle phase that consumed the largest share of PHP time. The components section breaks down the cost of every plugin and theme, showing SQL queries and server-side time as well as requests and transferred bytes on the asset side. This breakdown directly identifies which plugin or theme slowed down the page. Network metrics cover TTFB, request count, and transferred bytes. The rendering section includes LCP with the responsible element, CLS, INP, DOM node count, and long tasks, all presented against official Web Vitals thresholds that are color-coded for quick assessment.
The tool is delivered as a standard WordPress plugin available through the official plugin directory. It activates only for logged-in administrators and requires no additional configuration beyond installation and page reload. The maker is listed as balloodn. No pricing information appears in the listing, indicating it follows the typical free model of plugins hosted on WordPress.org.
In the Developer Tools space, Arvexa Performance Overlay takes a focused approach. It focuses on identifying which plugins and processes are slowing down a WordPress site through real-time on-page performance data. It is built as a B2B product for wordPress developers and site optimizers. Arvexa Performance Overlay costs nothing to use. Arvexa Performance Overlay is available on the web, and it can be self-hosted.
balloodn builds and maintains Arvexa Performance Overlay, and it first shipped in 2026. Among its 5 catalogued features are Performance Metrics, Plugin Breakdown, and Web Vitals. It exposes integrations via a public API.
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