Stress Test Your Website

Ensure your site handles traffic spikes

Push your website to its limits with realistic user simulations. Identify the breaking point of your infrastructure and fix issues before peak traffic events hit.

What you get

  • Simulate real browser-like HTTP requests
  • Test landing pages, checkouts, and user flows
  • Identify server bottlenecks under load
  • Monitor response times and error rates in real-time
  • Free tier with 200 virtual users
  • Scale to 5,000+ VUs on paid plans
stress-test.js
import http from 'k6/http';
import { check, sleep } from 'k6';

export const options = {
  stages: [
    { duration: '1m', target: 50 },   // Ramp up
    { duration: '3m', target: 200 },  // Peak load
    { duration: '1m', target: 0 },    // Ramp down
  ],
};

export default function () {
  const res = http.get('https://mysite.com');
  check(res, {
    'page loads': (r) => r.status === 200,
    'fast response': (r) => r.timings.duration < 1000,
  });
  sleep(Math.random() * 3);
}

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between load testing and stress testing?

Load testing verifies your system handles expected traffic levels. Stress testing pushes beyond normal capacity to find the breaking point. loadtest.dev supports both scenarios through configurable VU ramp-up stages.

Will stress testing affect my live site?

Yes — stress tests send real HTTP requests. We recommend testing against a staging environment first or scheduling tests during low-traffic periods.

How do I know my site is performing well?

Key metrics to watch: response time under 200ms for API calls, error rate below 1%, and consistent throughput as VUs increase. Our dashboard shows all of these in real-time.

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