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Cloudflare Blog·10d ago·5 min read
2026 Birthday week: network performance update
TL;DR
Cloudflare has improved its network performance, now ranking as the fastest provider in 74% of the world's largest networks, up from 60% in April 2026. This enhancement is driven by a new measurement methodology utilizing Challenge Pages, allowing for more accurate performance assessments.
✦ Why It Matters
Consider implementing Cloudflare Challenge Pages to enhance your website's performance measurement capabilities.
Key Takeaways
- Utilize Cloudflare Challenge Pages for better performance data collection.
- Measure connection times to assess user experience accurately.
- Leverage the trimean metric to reduce outlier impact.
- Monitor network performance regularly to identify improvement areas.
How It Works
Cloudflare's Challenge Pages run background measurements while users are verified, fetching lightweight files from multiple providers. This method captures real-time performance data without user interaction, enhancing measurement accuracy across various networks.