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core-js vs Google Analytics

Based on 1726 and 2116 real audits

Metriccore-jsGoogle AnalyticsWinner
Performance3742Google Analytics
Accessibility8887core-js
Best Practices8486Google Analytics
SEO9191Tie
Security6666Tie
TTFB421ms428mscore-js
Composite7374Google Analytics
Performance
core-js
37
Google Analytics
42
Accessibility
core-js
88
Google Analytics
87
Security
core-js
66
Google Analytics
66
SEO
core-js
91
Google Analytics
91
Composite
core-js
73
Google Analytics
74

Google Analytics outperforms core-js in 3 of 7 categories, with a stronger composite score (74 vs 73). core-js leads in accessibility, TTFB.

When to choose core-js

Choose core-js when your primary concern is server response time and accessibility. 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 performance and best practices. Its audit data shows consistent strength in these areas across the sampled sites.

How this comparison was built

Scores are medians across 1726 audited core-js sites and 2116 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 (66 vs 66 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?
core-js sites score higher on Lighthouse SEO signals (91 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?
core-js sites show lower Time to First Byte (421 ms vs 428 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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