Detect & RemoveSpeed Optimization Scams
Advanced AI-powered scanner to identify cloaking techniques and fake performance optimizations that risk Google penalties and harm your SEO rankings.
What is Speed Optimization Scam / Cloaking?
Cloaking is a deceptive technique where different content is shown to search engines versus real users, creating fake performance metrics that can harm your SEO rankings.
How These Scams Work
Unethical services install hidden scripts that detect performance testing tools like Google PageSpeed Insights, serving fake optimized content to these tools while real visitors experience the original, slower website.
Deceptive Metrics
Artificially inflated PageSpeed scores that don't reflect real user experience
Search Engine Penalties
Risk of Google penalties including complete de-indexing from search results
Poor User Experience
Visitors face slow loading times despite seemingly optimized performance scores
Long-term SEO Damage
Permanent harm to domain authority and organic search rankings
Common Sources
Budget Developers
Low-cost freelancers who promise unrealistic performance improvements without proper optimization expertise.
Malicious Plugins
Third-party plugins and apps that claim to boost speed but actually implement deceptive practices.
Unethical Agencies
Marketing agencies that guarantee unrealistic PageSpeed scores to win clients and justify high fees.
Legacy Code
Inherited websites with outdated optimization attempts or compromised themes and templates.
Comprehensive Detection Coverage
Our advanced scanner identifies 12+ categories of cloaking techniques and speed optimization scams with industry-leading precision.
Rendering Manipulations
LCP/FCP metric manipulation
JavaScript Obfuscation
Packed and hidden scripts
User-Agent Gating
Browser detection targeting
Script Blocking
Libraries like Yett exploitation
Lighthouse Targeting
PageSpeed-specific optimizations
Resource Overlays
Base64/Data-URI fake assets
DOM Manipulation
Document streaming abuse
Resource Interception
MutationObserver techniques
Content Swapping
Iframe and element replacement
Cache Cloaking
Service Worker manipulation
Environment Detection
Headless browser checks
Timing Tampering
Performance API manipulation
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See how Cloaxr has helped businesses protect their SEO and avoid Google penalties
"Cloaxr saved our website from a Google penalty! We discovered hidden cloaking scripts that were artificially inflating our PageSpeed scores. After removal, our real performance improved and organic traffic increased by 40%."
"We had no idea our developer installed speed optimization scams until Cloaxr detected them. The detailed report helped us clean everything up. Our site is now genuinely fast and Google-compliant."
"As an agency, we use Cloaxr to audit all client websites. It's caught several cases of cloaking that manual reviews missed. The platform-specific removal instructions are incredibly helpful."
"Found malicious plugins on multiple client sites that were secretly cloaking. Cloaxr identified them instantly while other tools missed them completely. Essential for any WordPress professional."
"Our Shopify store had fake speed optimizations that were actually hurting our real performance. Cloaxr detected the cloaking and provided exact removal steps. Sales improved after cleanup."
"I use Cloaxr for all client audits. It catches sophisticated cloaking techniques that even experienced developers miss. The detailed reports make it easy to explain issues to clients."
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about speed optimization scams and cloaking detection
What are speed optimization scams?
Speed optimization scams are deceptive techniques that make websites appear faster to testing tools like Google PageSpeed Insights while serving slower content to real users. These techniques manipulate performance metrics without actually improving user experience.
How does cloaking harm my website?
Cloaking violates Google's Webmaster Guidelines and can result in severe penalties including de-indexing from search results. It damages your SEO, reduces organic traffic, and can permanently harm your domain's reputation with search engines.
Can I get banned from Google for cloaking?
Yes, Google takes cloaking very seriously. Websites caught using cloaking techniques can face manual actions, ranking penalties, or complete removal from Google's search index. Recovery can take months even after removing the cloaking code.
How accurate is Cloaxr's detection?
Cloaxr uses advanced pattern recognition and AI-powered analysis to detect over 12 categories of cloaking techniques with high accuracy. Our system is regularly updated to catch new scamming methods as they emerge.
What happens after detection?
If cloaking is detected, you'll receive a detailed report showing exactly what was found, severity assessment, and step-by-step removal instructions specific to your platform (WordPress, Shopify, etc.). You can also download a PDF report for your records.
Is my website data secure?
Absolutely. Cloaxr only analyzes publicly accessible content that any visitor can see. We don't store your website content, don't require passwords, and all scans are performed securely without executing any code from your site.
How often should I scan my website?
We recommend scanning your website monthly, after any major updates, when changing developers or agencies, after installing new plugins/apps, or if you notice sudden changes in your Google rankings or traffic.
What if I need help removing cloaking?
Our detailed removal guides cover most scenarios, but if you need additional assistance, you can contact our support team or schedule a consultation. We also provide platform-specific instructions for WordPress, Shopify, and other major CMS platforms.
Can cloaking be added without my knowledge?
Yes, cloaking can be added by malicious plugins, compromised themes, unethical developers, or through security breaches. Some "speed optimization" services actually install cloaking scripts without clearly disclosing their methods.
Will removing cloaking affect my PageSpeed score?
Initially, your PageSpeed score may decrease because it will show your site's real performance instead of fake metrics. However, this is necessary for Google compliance. Focus on legitimate optimization techniques to improve actual performance.
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