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HSTS vs Polyfill

Based on 121 and 1 real audits

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MetricHSTSPolyfillWinner
Performance4846HSTS
Accessibility9190HSTS
Best Practices89100Polyfill
SEO9377HSTS
Security6869Polyfill
TTFB416ms14msPolyfill
Composite7578Polyfill
Performance
HSTS
48
Polyfill
46
Accessibility
HSTS
91
Polyfill
90
Security
HSTS
68
Polyfill
69
SEO
HSTS
93
Polyfill
77
Composite
HSTS
75
Polyfill
78

Polyfill outperforms HSTS in 4 of 7 categories, with a stronger composite score (78 vs 75). HSTS leads in performance, accessibility, SEO.

FAQ

Which is faster, HSTS or Polyfill?
Based on real BeaverCheck audits, HSTS sites score higher on Lighthouse performance (48 vs 46 on average).
Which has better security, HSTS or Polyfill?
Polyfill sites score higher on security analysis (69 vs 68 on average).
Should I choose HSTS or Polyfill for my website?
Both platforms have trade-offs. HSTS scores higher on performance while HSTS may excel in other areas. Run a free BeaverCheck audit to compare specific metrics relevant to your use case.
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