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core-js vs Google Analytics

Based on 1930 and 2374 real audits

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Metriccore-jsGoogle AnalyticsWinner
Performance3742Google Analytics
Accessibility8887core-js
Best Practices8587Google Analytics
SEO9192Google Analytics
Security6867core-js
TTFB476ms455msGoogle Analytics
Composite7474Tie
Performance
core-js
37
Google Analytics
42
Accessibility
core-js
88
Google Analytics
87
Security
core-js
68
Google Analytics
67
SEO
core-js
91
Google Analytics
92
Composite
core-js
74
Google Analytics
74

Google Analytics outperforms core-js in 4 of 7 categories, with a stronger composite score (74 vs 74). core-js leads in accessibility, security.

When to choose core-js

Choose core-js when your primary concern is accessibility and security. Its audit data shows consistent strength in these areas across the sampled sites.

When to choose Google Analytics

Choose Google Analytics when your primary concern is server response time and performance. Its audit data shows consistent strength in these areas across the sampled sites.

How this comparison was built

Scores are medians across 1930 audited core-js sites and 2374 audited Google Analytics sites in the BeaverCheck database. Every audit runs the same 100+ checks — Lighthouse performance, security headers, accessibility, SEO, server response time — against a real URL. No vendor input, no sponsorship, no affiliate links. Read the full methodology →

FAQ

Which is faster, core-js or Google Analytics?
Based on real BeaverCheck audits, Google Analytics sites score higher on Lighthouse performance (42 vs 37 on average).
Which has better security, core-js or Google Analytics?
core-js sites score higher on security analysis (68 vs 67 on average).
Which has better accessibility, core-js or Google Analytics?
Accessibility scores measured by Lighthouse WCAG 2.1 checks favor core-js (88 vs 87). Both technologies can be made fully accessible with care — the difference reflects common patterns in the sampled sites, not inherent platform limits.
Which is better for SEO, core-js or Google Analytics?
Google Analytics sites score higher on Lighthouse SEO signals (92 vs 91 on average), which cover meta tags, crawlability, mobile friendliness, and structured data. Content strategy and backlinks still matter more than platform choice for ranking.
Which has faster server response (TTFB), core-js or Google Analytics?
Google Analytics sites show lower Time to First Byte (455 ms vs 476 ms on average). TTFB depends heavily on hosting and CDN setup rather than the technology itself, but the sampled sites suggest a meaningful difference in common deployment patterns.
Should I choose core-js or Google Analytics for my website?
Both platforms have trade-offs. Google Analytics scores higher on overall composite score while core-js may excel in metrics you care about most. Run a free BeaverCheck audit on a real site using each to compare the metrics relevant to your use case.
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