Sciova
CrUX-first WordPress performance plugin. Monitor Core Web Vitals with real field data and lab diagnostics via PageSpeed Insights — admin-only.
Use with caution
Sciova works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Sciova stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| cls | #78 |
| core web vitals | >100 |
| CrUX | #7 |
| lcp | >100 |
| performance | >100 |
About Sciova
From the official readme · v1.1.0Description
Sciova gives WordPress site owners, SEO managers, and developers a reliable tool to monitor Core Web Vitals trends using Chrome UX Report (CrUX) as the source of truth. Lab tools like PageSpeed Insights (PSI) are used as supporting diagnostics.
All operations are admin-only. There is no frontend impact, no injected scripts, and no effect on site visitors or SEO.
Key Features:
- Track up to 3 URLs (free tier).
- CrUX History charts for LCP, CLS, and INP — rendered with uPlot for minimal overhead.
- Interactive chart tooltips showing p75 value and reporting period on hover.
- Moving average overlay (MA5 or MA10) to smooth out week-to-week noise.
- Trend classification per metric: Improving, Regressing, Stable, or Insufficient Data.
- URL health indicator — colour-coded dot in the URL selector reflects overall trend health.
- Smart analysis text — plain-language summary of CWV status with actual p75 values and CWV thresholds.
- Copy report — one-click copy of the analysis text for sharing or pasting into docs.
- Lab diagnostics via PageSpeed Insights (mobile and desktop snapshots) with score badge.
- Notes panel — log deployments, theme changes, or any site events with datetime for correlation.
- Notes pagination — 5 notes per page, newest first.
- Settings page — manage your CrUX and PSI API keys with a built-in connection test.
- Loading overlay — dashboard waits for all data (URLs, CrUX, PSI, Notes) before revealing the UI.
- Async PSI fetch — adding a URL returns instantly; PSI data is fetched via WP-Cron in the background.
- Lightweight: no build step, no bundler, no frontend libraries loaded outside the admin screen.
Future Enhancements:
- Unlimited URL tracking (Pro)
- Automated lab diagnostics via GTmetrix / WebPageTest
- Export reports (CSV / PDF)
- AI-assisted analysis and automated correlation of plugin, theme, and code changes
External Services
This plugin connects to the following third-party services:
Chrome UX Report (CrUX) API by Google
Used to fetch real-user performance field data (LCP, CLS, INP) for tracked URLs.
Only contacts Google when you actively request metrics from the dashboard.
Terms of Service: https://developers.google.com/terms
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
PageSpeed Insights API by Google
Used to fetch lab performance diagnostics for tracked URLs.
Only contacts Google when a PSI API key is configured and a URL is added or refreshed.
Terms of Service: https://developers.google.com/terms
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
No user data is sent to Geetwosix Digital or any third party other than Google.
All API calls are made server-side using your own API keys.
Source Code
All plugin JavaScript (assets/app/) and PHP source files are included in the plugin package unminified and human-readable. No build step is used for the plugin’s own code.
The full source code for this plugin is publicly available at:
https://github.com/g26digital/sciova
Third Party Libraries
This plugin bundles the following third-party libraries:
uPlot (v1.6.32) by Leon Sorokin
Licensed under the MIT License (GPL-compatible).
Bundled as: assets/uPlot.iife.js (unminified IIFE build) and assets/uPlot.min.css (stylesheet).
Source: https://github.com/leeoniya/uPlot
Release: https://github.com/leeoniya/uPlot/releases/tag/1.6.32
Space Grotesk by Florian Karsten
Licensed under the SIL Open Font License 1.1 (GPL-compatible).
https://github.com/floriankarsten/space-grotesk
Plus Jakarta Sans by Tokotype
Licensed under the SIL Open Font License 1.1 (GPL-compatible).
https://github.com/tokotype/PlusJakartaSans
Installation
- Upload the
sciovafolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
- Navigate to Sciova in the admin sidebar.
- Go to Settings and enter your CrUX API key (and optionally your PSI API key).
- Use the Test Keys button to verify your keys are working.
- Add the URLs you want to track from the dashboard.
Requirements:
- PHP 8.0+
- WordPress 6.0+
- REST API enabled
- A Google CrUX API key (free via Google Cloud Console)
Frequently asked questions
Is this plugin safe for live sites?
Yes. All operations are admin-only. No scripts, styles, or markup are added to the frontend. It is fully safe for SEO and site visitors.
How does CrUX integration work?
The plugin uses the Chrome UX Report History API to fetch 28-day rolling period data for LCP, CLS, and INP per tracked URL. This real field data drives the trend charts and classification engine.
How many URLs can I track?
The free version supports up to 3 URLs. Limits are enforced both client-side and server-side.
Do I need API keys?
Yes. A CrUX API key is required to fetch field metrics. A PSI API key is optional but recommended for lab diagnostics (PageSpeed Insights). Both are available free via Google Cloud Console.
What is the Notes panel for?
The Notes panel lets you log site events (deployments, plugin updates, theme changes) with a date and time. This helps you correlate performance changes with real site changes over time.
Does PSI run every time I load the dashboard?
No. PSI data is cached via WordPress transients (3-hour TTL). A fresh PSI fetch is triggered asynchronously via WP-Cron only when a new URL is added. You can also trigger a manual refresh from the PSI card.
What happens to my data if I deactivate the plugin?
Your tracked URLs, notes, and settings are preserved in the database. Data is only removed if you uninstall the plugin entirely.
Changelog
New crossover and momentum analysis with smarter health status, a redesigned three-column dashboard, a Settings setup guide, mobile and desktop PSI tabs, plus fixes for the trend chart and Test Keys. Recommended for all users.
1.1.0
- Added crossover and momentum analysis to the CrUX chart. Each metric is now read against its moving average to detect breaches, sustained moves, and sudden pivots in either direction, and the analysis text leads with what is actually happening week to week.
- Health status (LCP, CLS, INP) now reflects a metric’s position relative to its moving average, not just its long-term slope. A value sitting above the trend line reads as caution and escalates to degrading if it stays there for several weeks, so a recent breach is no longer mislabelled as healthy.
- Redesigned dashboard into a three-column layout: a fixed left navigation rail, a main column for the CrUX chart and PageSpeed Insights, and a context rail for analysis and notes.
- Added an at-a-glance health strip (LCP, CLS, INP) to the Analysis panel, with matching status badges on the chart tabs, so you can see each metric’s standing without reading the full analysis.
- Redesigned the Settings page with the API key and CrUX settings on the left and a step-by-step “How to get your Google API keys” guide on the right.
- PageSpeed Insights now shows both mobile and desktop results in separate tabs, with the score badge reflecting the active tab.
- Improved spacing, sizing, and typography across cards, form fields, and the trend chart for a cleaner, less cramped layout.
- Enlarged the “Performance Intelligence” tagline in the logo for better legibility.
- Fixed the CrUX trend chart not drawing lines when the moving-average series began with empty periods (a moving average cannot be calculated until its window fills). The chart now computes its scale safely across both the p75 and moving-average series.
- Fixed Test Keys reporting failure for valid keys. The masked key placeholder can no longer be saved over a real key, and the PageSpeed Insights test now allows enough time and validates on a successful response.
- Reduced the PageSpeed Insights request timeout so a cache miss no longer blocks for an extended time.
- Updated bundled uPlot to v1.6.32 and added its stylesheet so chart canvases size correctly.
1.0.0
- Initial release of Sciova.
- Admin-only dashboard — no frontend impact.
- Track up to 3 URLs (free tier).
- CrUX History charts for LCP, CLS, and INP via uPlot with interactive tooltips.
- Moving average overlay (MA5/MA10) to smooth week-to-week noise.
- Trend classification per metric: Improving, Regressing, Stable, or Insufficient Data.
- URL health dot — colour-coded indicator in the URL selector reflecting overall trend health.
- Smart analysis text with actual p75 values and CWV thresholds (LCP ≤2.5s, CLS ≤0.10, INP ≤200ms).
- Copy Report button — copies analysis text to clipboard.
- Lab diagnostics via PageSpeed Insights (mobile and desktop) with score badge, async via WP-Cron.
- Notes panel with datetime logging, pagination (5/page), and delete flash.
- Settings page with CrUX and PSI API key management and built-in connection test.
- Settings submenu in WP admin left nav.
- Loading overlay waits for all data (URLs, CrUX, PSI, Notes) with 10-second safety timeout.
- Mobile responsive layout.
- Deactivation clears pending PSI cron events; data preserved for reactivation.
Screenshots
For developers
Is this your plugin? Show off the numbers.
Add a live badge to your site, docs or GitHub README. It updates on its own — no account needed.
Best Sciova alternatives
All cls plugins →FAQ
Sciova: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 27, 2026
Is Sciova free?
Yes. Sciova is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Sciova safe to use in 2026?
Sciova works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Sciova?
Sciova is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 284 times since it launched in May 2026. It was downloaded 71 times in the last 30 days.
Does Sciova work with WordPress 7.1?
Sciova is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Sciova need?
Sciova requires PHP 8.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Sciova last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.0, was released on June 18, 2026 (3 months ago).
Who makes Sciova?
Sciova is developed and maintained by g26digital.
What are the best alternatives to Sciova?
The most popular alternatives to Sciova are eADV VIP (200+ installs), Speed Auditor (<10 installs) and NaveenCodes Core Web Vitals (<10 installs).
Powered by PageForge
Want thousands of pages that rank like these? Build them in an afternoon.
This directory runs on the same engine as PageForge. Turn any spreadsheet, CSV or API into thousands of fast, SEO-ready WordPress pages — with schema, internal links and AI-written copy baked in.
- CSV, Google Sheets & API data sources
- AI content, schema & internal links per page
- Works with Elementor, Gutenberg, Yoast & Rank Math
- Free on WordPress.org — no credit card
