HTTP/2 & HTTP/3 Checker
Check if a website supports HTTP/2, HTTP/3, and Alt-Svc.
HTTP/2 Checker in action
Your site feels slow in Lighthouse tests despite small pages. The checker reports HTTP/1.1 — your CDN config never enabled protocol upgrades. Flipping one toggle moves you to HTTP/2 and the next test shows the improvement in real numbers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between HTTP/2 and HTTP/3?
HTTP/2 improves speed with multiplexing and header compression. HTTP/3 uses QUIC over UDP for even faster connections.
How do I check if a website uses HTTP/2 or HTTP/3?
Enter the URL and the tool reports the negotiated protocol: HTTP/1.1, HTTP/2, or HTTP/3 (QUIC). It also shows whether the server advertises Alt-Svc headers for protocol upgrades.
Why does my site still serve HTTP/1.1?
The usual causes: an old server or reverse proxy that predates HTTP/2, or the site is not behind HTTPS (browsers only use HTTP/2 and HTTP/3 over TLS). Enabling HTTPS is the first step; modern servers then enable HTTP/2 automatically.
What speedup can I expect from HTTP/2?
HTTP/2 multiplexes many requests over one connection and compresses headers. On typical pages with 30-80 resources, loading improves 15-40%. HTTP/3 adds faster connection setup and better performance on lossy mobile networks.