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Modernizr vs NProgress

Based on 261 and 6 real audits

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MetricModernizrNProgressWinner
Performance4445NProgress
Accessibility8572Modernizr
Best Practices8687NProgress
SEO9089Modernizr
Security6464Tie
TTFB402ms324msNProgress
Composite7371Modernizr
Performance
Modernizr
44
NProgress
45
Accessibility
Modernizr
85
NProgress
72
Security
Modernizr
64
NProgress
64
SEO
Modernizr
90
NProgress
89
Composite
Modernizr
73
NProgress
71

Modernizr and NProgress are closely matched, each leading in different categories. Modernizr has a composite score of 73 while NProgress scores 71.

When to choose Modernizr

Choose Modernizr when your primary concern is accessibility and SEO. Its audit data shows consistent strength in these areas across the sampled sites.

When to choose NProgress

Choose NProgress 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 261 audited Modernizr sites and 6 audited NProgress 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, Modernizr or NProgress?
Based on real BeaverCheck audits, NProgress sites score higher on Lighthouse performance (45 vs 44 on average).
Which has better security, Modernizr or NProgress?
Modernizr sites score higher on security analysis (64 vs 64 on average).
Which has better accessibility, Modernizr or NProgress?
Accessibility scores measured by Lighthouse WCAG 2.1 checks favor Modernizr (85 vs 72). 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, Modernizr or NProgress?
Modernizr sites score higher on Lighthouse SEO signals (90 vs 89 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), Modernizr or NProgress?
NProgress sites show lower Time to First Byte (324 ms vs 402 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 Modernizr or NProgress for my website?
Both platforms have trade-offs. NProgress scores higher on overall composite score while Modernizr 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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