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core-js vs Google Analytics

Based on 1627 and 1989 real audits

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Metriccore-jsGoogle AnalyticsWinner
Performance3641Google Analytics
Accessibility8887core-js
Best Practices8486Google Analytics
SEO9191Tie
Security6565Tie
TTFB385ms425mscore-js
Composite7373Tie
Performance
core-js
36
Google Analytics
41
Accessibility
core-js
88
Google Analytics
87
Security
core-js
65
Google Analytics
65
SEO
core-js
91
Google Analytics
91
Composite
core-js
73
Google Analytics
73

core-js and Google Analytics are closely matched, each leading in different categories. core-js has a composite score of 73 while Google Analytics scores 73.

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 1627 audited core-js sites and 1989 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 (41 vs 36 on average).
Which has better security, core-js or Google Analytics?
core-js sites score higher on security analysis (65 vs 65 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 (385 ms vs 425 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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