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HSTS vs Lunr.js

Based on 2599 and 2 real audits

MetricHSTSLunr.jsWinner
Performance4858Lunr.js
Accessibility8985HSTS
Best Practices8896Lunr.js
SEO9184HSTS
Security7075Lunr.js
TTFB365ms388msHSTS
Composite7575Tie
Performance
HSTS
48
Lunr.js
58
Accessibility
HSTS
89
Lunr.js
85
Security
HSTS
70
Lunr.js
75
SEO
HSTS
91
Lunr.js
84
Composite
HSTS
75
Lunr.js
75

HSTS and Lunr.js are closely matched, each leading in different categories. HSTS has a composite score of 75 while Lunr.js scores 75.

When to choose HSTS

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

When to choose Lunr.js

Choose Lunr.js 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 2599 audited HSTS sites and 2 audited Lunr.js 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 →

Small sample: one or both technologies have fewer than 10 audited sites. Treat these numbers as directional — medians stabilize around 20–30 audits per side.

FAQ

Which is faster, HSTS or Lunr.js?
Based on real BeaverCheck audits, Lunr.js sites score higher on Lighthouse performance (58 vs 48 on average).
Which has better security, HSTS or Lunr.js?
Lunr.js sites score higher on security analysis (75 vs 70 on average).
Which has better accessibility, HSTS or Lunr.js?
Accessibility scores measured by Lighthouse WCAG 2.1 checks favor HSTS (89 vs 85). 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, HSTS or Lunr.js?
HSTS sites score higher on Lighthouse SEO signals (91 vs 84 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), HSTS or Lunr.js?
HSTS sites show lower Time to First Byte (365 ms vs 388 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 HSTS or Lunr.js for my website?
Both platforms have trade-offs. Lunr.js scores higher on overall composite score while HSTS 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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