How to Measure Node Execution Time in N8N? Help Optimize My Workflows!

[life_voluptuous]

Hey N8N community!

I’ve been building more complex workflows lately and want to optimize them for better performance. One thing I’m curious about is: how can I accurately measure the execution time of individual nodes in a workflow? Knowing which nodes take the longest would help me pinpoint bottlenecks and improve efficiency—whether by tweaking settings, splitting tasks, or reordering steps.

So far, I’ve tried checking the “Execution Details” in the executions list, but I’d love to know:

• Is there a built-in way to see per-node duration?

• Do you use any custom logging or external tools to track node performance?

• Any tips or best practices for optimizing node execution time?

If you’ve tackled this before, I’d really appreciate your advice! Let’s share ideas and help each other build faster, smoother workflows.

Thanks in advance!

[moosa]

hey @life_voluptuous you can see time duration for individual node by,

1. open a execution
2. open node you want to see.
   let say I have a code node:
   
   
3. click here on exclamation sign.
   you will get: