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Performance

Insights

Remove large, duplicate JavaScript modules from bundles to reduce unnecessary bytes consumed by network activity.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Polyfills and transforms enable older browsers to use new JavaScript features. However, many aren't necessary for modern browsers. Consider modifying your JavaScript build process to not transpile Baseline features, unless you know you must support older browsers. Learn why most sites can deploy ES6+ code without transpiling

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

3rd party code can significantly impact load performance. Reduce and defer loading of 3rd party code to prioritize your page's content.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

A long cache lifetime can speed up repeat visits to your page. Learn more about caching.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

RequestCache TTLTransfer Size
cdn.bullwhip.cloud/sonar/vox-verge.umd.js3600.0 s123.6 KiB
cdn.concert.io/lib/concert-ads/v2-latest/concert_ads.js3600.0 s104.3 KiB
client.aps.amazon-adsystem.com/publisher.js3600.0 s81.6 KiB
btloader.com/tag?o=6315858775244800&upapi=true300.0 s35.9 KiB
assets.zephr.com/zephr-browser/1.9.1/zephr-browser.umd.js0.0 ms34.0 KiB
pub.doubleverify.com/dvtag/21236410/DV464041/pub.js900.0 s33.6 KiB
d15kdpgjg3unno.cloudfront.net/oPS.js?cid=11384600.0 s58.1 KiB
assets.bounceexchange.com/cache/6384/website-ddb8ed5cb5952fbfd32adc080473cbbd.js120.0 s7.5 KiB
cdn.concert.io/lib/concert-concierge.2.10.1.min.js86400.0 s16.6 KiB
tag.wknd.ai/6384/i.js60.0 s4.6 KiB
config.aps.amazon-adsystem.com/configs/31763600.0 s4.5 KiB
sb.scorecardresearch.com/internal-cs/default/beacon-and.js86400.0 s7.8 KiB
cdn.concert.io/lib/optiCommon-1.3.0.js0.0 ms2.7 KiB
/state/js?website_id=6384&device_id=6211442399393596874&v...0.0 ms989 B
apps.voxmedia.com/ad-block-detect/test_ads_prebid_blocker.js0.0 ms378 B
www.gstatic.com/recaptcha/api2/logo_48.png604800.0 s2.3 KiB
cdn.indexww.com/ht/htw-pixel.gif?086400.0 s228 B
config.aps.amazon-adsystem.com/configs/31763600.0 s0 B

Consider setting font-display to swap or optional to ensure text is consistently visible. swap can be further optimized to mitigate layout shifts with font metric overrides.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

URLEst Savings
fonts.gstatic.com/s/roboto/v48/KFO7CnqEu92Fr1ME7kSn66aGLdTylUAMa3yUBHMdazQ.woff245 ms

A forced reflow occurs when JavaScript queries geometric properties (such as offsetWidth) after styles have been invalidated by a change to the DOM state. This can result in poor performance. Learn more about forced reflows and possible mitigations.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

headings: [map[key:source label:Top function call valueType:source-location] map[granularity:1 key:reflowTime label:Total reflow time valueType:ms]]
items: [map[reflowTime:0.204 source:map[column:75308 line:193 type:source-location url:https://www.theverge.com/_next/static/chunks/pages/_app-e6a244fd60f98f13.js urlProvider:network]]]
headings: [map[key:source label:Source valueType:source-location] map[granularity:1 key:reflowTime label:Total reflow time valueType:ms]]
items: [map[reflowTime:212.588 source:map[type:text value:[unattributed]]] map[reflowTime:2.436 source:map[column:57524 line:7 type:source-location url:https://btloader.com/tag?o=6315858775244800&upapi=true urlProvider:network]] map[reflowTime:1.82 source:map[column:143784 line:1 type:source-location url:https://cdn.concert.io/lib/concert-ads/v2-latest/concert_ads.js urlProvider:network]] map[reflowTime:3.47 source:map[column:322676 line:1 type:source-location url:https://cdn.concert.io/lib/concert-ads/v2-latest/concert_ads.js urlProvider:network]] map[reflowTime:0.204 source:map[column:97 line:286 type:source-location url:https://d15kdpgjg3unno.cloudfront.net/oPS.js?cid=113 urlProvider:network]]]

Reducing the download time of images can improve the perceived load time of the page and LCP. Learn more about optimizing image size

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

URLResource SizeEst Savings
Can AI responses be influenced? The SEO industry is trying div._1qlu5k4 > div._1ufh7nr8 > div > img.x271pn0
/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/03/268407_Can_AI_respons...995.8 KiB994.9 KiB

These insights are also available in the Chrome DevTools Performance Panel - record a trace to view more detailed information.

Time to Interactive is the amount of time it takes for the page to become fully interactive. Learn more about the Time to Interactive metric.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

TTI

The maximum potential First Input Delay that your users could experience is the duration of the longest task. Learn more about the Maximum Potential First Input Delay metric.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Diagnostics

Reduce unused rules from stylesheets and defer CSS not used for above-the-fold content to decrease bytes consumed by network activity. Learn how to reduce unused CSS.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Estimated savings: 150 ms 17.7 KiB
URLTransfer SizeEst Savings
www.theverge.com/_next/static/css/641dbe35b05a14b5.css31.6 KiB17.7 KiB

Reduce unused JavaScript and defer loading scripts until they are required to decrease bytes consumed by network activity. Learn how to reduce unused JavaScript.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Estimated savings: 2.7 s 1.0 MiB
URLTransfer SizeEst Savings
www.theverge.com/metrics/gtm.js?id=GTM-WQ5FM5W686.2 KiB222.0 KiB
www.gstatic.com/recaptcha/releases/kUYUkUlSyqkjTSMaN2w3RaOh/recaptcha__en.js362.6 KiB179.0 KiB
www.theverge.com/_next/static/chunks/pages/_app-e6a244fd60f98f13.js440.7 KiB169.7 KiB
/pagead/managed/js/gpt/m202604060101/pubads_impl.js?cb=31...182.9 KiB102.7 KiB
www.theverge.com/metrics/gtd?id=AW-926030959&cx=c&gtm=4e6460142.1 KiB74.2 KiB
/assets/smart-tag/versioned/main-v2_e645891259bb60090bde4...119.6 KiB68.6 KiB
cdn.bullwhip.cloud/sonar/vox-verge.umd.js122.8 KiB66.7 KiB
cdn.concert.io/lib/concert-ads/v2-latest/concert_ads.js71.8 KiB34.8 KiB
client.aps.amazon-adsystem.com/publisher.js81.2 KiB33.4 KiB
/assets/smart-tag/versioned/ads-v2_c07e09f77264cce5ba5038...37.6 KiB29.8 KiB
assets.zephr.com/zephr-browser/1.9.1/zephr-browser.umd.js33.6 KiB21.9 KiB
d15kdpgjg3unno.cloudfront.net/oPS.js?cid=11357.6 KiB21.7 KiB

Consider reducing the time spent parsing, compiling, and executing JS. You may find delivering smaller JS payloads helps with this. Learn how to reduce Javascript execution time.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

URLTotal CPU TimeScript EvaluationScript Parse
d15kdpgjg3unno.cloudfront.net/oPS.js?cid=11316.1 s16.0 s17 ms
www.theverge.com/_next/static/chunks/pages/_app-e6a244fd60f98f13.js4.0 s3.2 s273 ms
www.theverge.com/_next/static/chunks/framework-8e0f3cf51af7b1e2.js2.8 s2.5 s19 ms
Unattributable2.4 s183 ms0.0 ms
www.theverge.com/2.1 s25 ms1.3 ms
/pagead/managed/js/gpt/m202604060101/pubads_impl.js?cb=31...1.8 s1.7 s49 ms
cdn.concert.io/lib/concert-ads/v2-latest/concert_ads.js1.4 s1.0 s48 ms
www.theverge.com/metrics/gtm.js?id=GTM-WQ5FM5W421 ms344 ms72 ms
/assets/smart-tag/versioned/main-v2_e645891259bb60090bde4...314 ms217 ms85 ms
www.gstatic.com/recaptcha/releases/kUYUkUlSyqkjTSMaN2w3RaOh/recaptcha__en.js253 ms148 ms94 ms
www.theverge.com/metrics/gtd?id=AW-926030959&cx=c&gtm=4e6460234 ms197 ms34 ms
btloader.com/tag?o=6315858775244800&upapi=true223 ms190 ms8.8 ms
client.aps.amazon-adsystem.com/publisher.js221 ms181 ms36 ms
/state/js?website_id=6384&device_id=6211442399393596874&v...209 ms195 ms0.2 ms
cdn.bullwhip.cloud/sonar/vox-verge.umd.js209 ms146 ms62 ms
pub.doubleverify.com/dvtag/21236410/DV464041/pub.js177 ms99 ms8.9 ms
/assets/smart-tag/versioned/ads-v2_c07e09f77264cce5ba5038...171 ms146 ms21 ms
www.theverge.com/_next/static/chunks/main-2d72d2950d961b0b.js161 ms143 ms16 ms
worldrealize.com/chunks/l2aod777_3ir2.v2.js127 ms82 ms12 ms
www.theverge.com/_next/static/chunks/pages/resource/homepage-be5d3bb96465e846.js101 ms94 ms6.3 ms
www.googletagservices.com/tag/js/gpt.js94 ms81 ms13 ms
/assets/smart-tag/versioned/cjs_min_92abedfd1b9757a428bfc...84 ms65 ms9.0 ms
assets.bounceexchange.com/assets/bounce/jquery-3.7.1.min.js58 ms40 ms16 ms
config.aps.amazon-adsystem.com/configs/317658 ms47 ms9.7 ms

Consider reducing the time spent parsing, compiling and executing JS. You may find delivering smaller JS payloads helps with this. Learn how to minimize main-thread work

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

CategoryTime Spent
Script Evaluation27.8 s
Other3.2 s
Style & Layout1.5 s
Script Parsing & Compilation993 ms
Garbage Collection520 ms
Rendering462 ms
Parse HTML & CSS167 ms

Many navigations are performed by going back to a previous page, or forwards again. The back/forward cache (bfcache) can speed up these return navigations. Learn more about the bfcache

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failure reasonFailure type
The page has an unload handler in the main frame.Actionable
Pages with cache-control:no-store header cannot enter back/forward cache.Actionable
Pages whose main resource has cache-control:no-store cannot enter back/forward cache.Not actionable
Back/forward cache is disabled because some JavaScript network request received resource with Cache-Control: no-store header.Not actionable

Large network payloads cost users real money and are highly correlated with long load times. Learn how to reduce payload sizes.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

URLTransfer Size
/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/03/268407_Can_AI_respons...997.2 KiB
www.theverge.com/metrics/gtm.js?id=GTM-WQ5FM5W687.1 KiB
www.theverge.com/_next/static/chunks/pages/_app-e6a244fd60f98f13.js441.2 KiB
www.gstatic.com/recaptcha/releases/kUYUkUlSyqkjTSMaN2w3RaOh/recaptcha__en.js363.2 KiB
www.gstatic.com/recaptcha/releases/kUYUkUlSyqkjTSMaN2w3RaOh/recaptcha__en.js362.7 KiB
/pagead/managed/js/gpt/m202604060101/pubads_impl.js?cb=31...182.9 KiB
www.theverge.com/metrics/gtd?id=AW-926030959&cx=c&gtm=4e6460142.8 KiB
cdn.bullwhip.cloud/sonar/vox-verge.umd.js123.6 KiB
/assets/smart-tag/versioned/main-v2_e645891259bb60090bde4...119.9 KiB
cdn.concert.io/lib/concert-ads/v2-latest/concert_ads.js104.3 KiB

Set an explicit width and height on image elements to reduce layout shifts and improve CLS. Learn how to set image dimensions

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
Sponsor Logo div._8tvx5mc > div._8tvx5m6 > div._8tvx5mh > img._8tvx5mg

More information about the performance of your application. These numbers don't directly affect the Performance score.

●Layout shift culprits
●Document request latency
●Optimize DOM size
●LCP breakdown
●LCP request discovery
●Modern HTTP
●Network dependency tree
●Render blocking requests
●Optimize viewport for mobile
●Minify CSS
●Minify JavaScript
●User Timing marks and measures 15 user timings
●Avoid long main-thread tasks 20 long tasks found
●Network Requests
●Network Round Trip Times 100 ms
●Server Backend Latencies 110 ms
●Tasks
●Diagnostics
●Metrics
●Screenshot Thumbnails
●Final Screenshot
●Script Treemap Data
●Resources Summary
●Avoid multiple page redirects
●Initial server response time was short Root document took 0 ms
●Avoid large layout shifts 1 layout shift found
○INP breakdown
○Avoid non-composited animations
87

Accessibility

These checks highlight opportunities to improve the accessibility of your web app. Automatic detection can only detect a subset of issues and does not guarantee the accessibility of your web app, so manual testing is also encouraged.

Contrast

Low-contrast text is difficult or impossible for many users to read. Learn how to provide sufficient color contrast.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
The case for banning cookie banners div > div > div._1xwtict9 > a._1lkmsmo0
DAVID PIERCE span > span._1lldluw3 > span > span
Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins wants data centers in space div > div > div._1xwtict9 > a._1lkmsmo0
NILAY PATEL span > span._1lldluw3 > span > span
How the Amazon Echo learned to talk — and listen div > div > div._1xwtict9 > a._1lkmsmo0
DAVID PIERCE span > span._1lldluw3 > span > span
Apple’s best product ever div > div > div._1xwtict9 > a._1lkmsmo0
DAVID PIERCE span > span._1lldluw3 > span > span
Verge subscribers: Join us for a movie night in New York City, hosted by The Ve… div > div > div._1xwtict9 > a._1lkmsmo0
DAVID PIERCE span > span._1lldluw3 > span > span

Low-contrast text is difficult or impossible for many users to read. Link text that is discernible improves the experience for users with low vision. Learn how to make links distinguishable.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
now $899.99 console div._1t4tcr91 > div.wn1wvof > p.duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup > a
began blocking AI crawlers div._1t4tcr91 > div.wn1wvof > p.duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup > a

These are opportunities to improve the legibility of your content.

Names and labels

Link text (and alternate text for images, when used as links) that is discernible, unique, and focusable improves the navigation experience for screen reader users. Learn how to make links accessible.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
Art from Wit Studio’s <em>The One Piece.</em> section.duet--article--gallery > div#:R5af75ikqr96: > div._1etxtj13 > a._1etxtj12
<em>Instead of adding a screen, the Polaroid Hi-Print 3x3 has an integrated fra… section.duet--article--gallery > div#:R5aen5mkqr96: > div._1etxtj13 > a._1etxtj12
Render showing Isai Blue Google Pixel 10A from the front section.duet--article--gallery > div#:R5afn5mkqr96: > div._1etxtj13 > a._1etxtj12
Render showing Isai Blue Google Pixel 10A from the back section.duet--article--gallery > div#:R5afn5mkqr96: > div._1etxtj13 > a._1etxtj12
Bento box graphic showing Isai Blue Google Pixel 10A with exclusive software de… section.duet--article--gallery > div#:R5afn5mkqr96: > div._1etxtj13 > a._1etxtj12

These are opportunities to improve the semantics of the controls in your application. This may enhance the experience for users of assistive technology, like a screen reader.

Best practices

Touch targets with sufficient size and spacing help users who may have difficulty targeting small controls to activate the targets. Learn more about touch targets.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
Cookie Settings div._1twvhsd0 > ul._1twvhsd1 > li._1twvhsd2 > button#ot-sdk-btn
Cookie Policy div._1twvhsd0 > ul._1twvhsd1 > li._1twvhsd2 > a._1twvhsd3
Platform Status div._1twvhsd0 > ul._1twvhsd1 > li._1twvhsd2 > a._1twvhsd3

These items highlight common accessibility best practices.

○Interactive controls are keyboard focusable
○Interactive elements indicate their purpose and state
○The page has a logical tab order
○Visual order on the page follows DOM order
○User focus is not accidentally trapped in a region
○The user's focus is directed to new content added to the page
○HTML5 landmark elements are used to improve navigation
○Offscreen content is hidden from assistive technology
○Custom controls have associated labels
○Custom controls have ARIA roles
●`[aria-*]` attributes match their roles
●`[aria-hidden="true"]` is not present on the document `<body>`
●`[role]`s have all required `[aria-*]` attributes
●Elements with an ARIA `[role]` that require children to contain a specific `[role]` have all required children.
●`[role]`s are contained by their required parent element
●`[role]` values are valid
●`[aria-*]` attributes have valid values
●`[aria-*]` attributes are valid and not misspelled
●Buttons have an accessible name
●Image elements have `[alt]` attributes
●`[user-scalable="no"]` is not used in the `<meta name="viewport">` element and the `[maximum-scale]` attribute is not less than 5.
●ARIA attributes are used as specified for the element's role
●`[aria-hidden="true"]` elements do not contain focusable descendents
●Elements use only permitted ARIA attributes
●Document has a `<title>` element
●`<html>` element has a `[lang]` attribute
●`<html>` element has a valid value for its `[lang]` attribute
●Lists contain only `<li>` elements and script supporting elements (`<script>` and `<template>`).
●List items (`<li>`) are contained within `<ul>`, `<ol>` or `<menu>` parent elements
●No element has a `[tabindex]` value greater than 0
●Heading elements appear in a sequentially-descending order
●Document has a main landmark.
●Deprecated ARIA roles were not used
●ARIA IDs are unique
●Identical links have the same purpose.
○`[accesskey]` values are unique
○`button`, `link`, and `menuitem` elements have accessible names
○Elements with `role="dialog"` or `role="alertdialog"` have accessible names.
○ARIA input fields have accessible names
○ARIA `meter` elements have accessible names
○ARIA `progressbar` elements have accessible names
○Elements with the `role=text` attribute do not have focusable descendents.
○ARIA toggle fields have accessible names
○ARIA `tooltip` elements have accessible names
○ARIA `treeitem` elements have accessible names
○The page contains a heading, skip link, or landmark region
○`<dl>`'s contain only properly-ordered `<dt>` and `<dd>` groups, `<script>`, `<template>` or `<div>` elements.
○Definition list items are wrapped in `<dl>` elements
○No form fields have multiple labels
○`<frame>` or `<iframe>` elements have a title
○`<html>` element has an `[xml:lang]` attribute with the same base language as the `[lang]` attribute.
○Input buttons have discernible text.
○`<input type="image">` elements have `[alt]` text
○Form elements have associated labels
○The document does not use `<meta http-equiv="refresh">`
○`<object>` elements have alternate text
○Select elements have associated label elements.
○Skip links are focusable.
○Cells in a `<table>` element that use the `[headers]` attribute refer to table cells within the same table.
○`<th>` elements and elements with `[role="columnheader"/"rowheader"]` have data cells they describe.
○`[lang]` attributes have a valid value
○`<video>` elements contain a `<track>` element with `[kind="captions"]`
○Tables have different content in the summary attribute and `<caption>`.
○All heading elements contain content.
○Uses ARIA roles only on compatible elements
○Image elements do not have `[alt]` attributes that are redundant text.
○Elements with visible text labels have matching accessible names.
○Tables use `<caption>` instead of cells with the `[colspan]` attribute to indicate a caption.
○`<td>` elements in a large `<table>` have one or more table headers.
77

Best Practices

General

Deprecated APIs will eventually be removed from the browser. Learn more about deprecated APIs.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Deprecation / WarningSource
Unload event listeners are deprecated and will be removed.
www.theverge.com/_next/static/chunks/pages/_app-e6a244fd60f98f13.js line 192, col 87324

Errors logged to the console indicate unresolved problems. They can come from network request failures and other browser concerns. Learn more about this errors in console diagnostic audit

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

SourceDescription
www.theverge.com/
Access to XMLHttpRequest at 'https://c.amazon-adsystem.com/cdn/prod/config?src=3176&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theverge.com' from origin 'https://www.theverge.com' has been blocked by CORS policy: No 'Access-Control-Allow-Origin' header is present on the requested resource.
c.amazon-adsystem.com/cdn/prod/config?src=3176&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theverge.com
Failed to load resource: net::ERR_FAILED
www.theverge.com/blaize/datalayer
Failed to load resource: the server responded with a status of 401 ()

Source maps translate minified code to the original source code. This helps developers debug in production. In addition, Lighthouse is able to provide further insights. Consider deploying source maps to take advantage of these benefits. Learn more about source maps.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

URLMap URL
www.theverge.com/metrics/gtm.js?id=GTM-WQ5FM5W
www.theverge.com/_next/static/chunks/pages/_app-e6a244fd60f98f13.js
cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/blueimp-md5/2.19.0/js/md5.min.jscdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/blueimp-md5/2.19.0/js/md5.min.js.map
cdn.bullwhip.cloud/sonar/vox-verge.umd.jscdn.bullwhip.cloud/sonar/vox-verge.umd.js.map
cdn.concert.io/lib/concert-ads/v2-latest/concert_ads.jscdn.concert.io/lib/concert-ads/v2-latest/concert_ads.js.map
●Uses HTTPS
●Avoids third-party cookies
●Allows users to paste into input fields
●Avoids requesting the geolocation permission on page load
●Avoids requesting the notification permission on page load
●Displays images with correct aspect ratio
●Serves images with appropriate resolution
●Page has the HTML doctype
●Properly defines charset
●No issues in the `Issues` panel in Chrome Devtools
●Ensure CSP is effective against XSS attacks
●Use a strong HSTS policy
●Ensure proper origin isolation with COOP
●Mitigate DOM-based XSS with Trusted Types
●Detected JavaScript libraries
○Redirects HTTP traffic to HTTPS
○Mitigate clickjacking with XFO or CSP
100

SEO

These checks ensure that your page is following basic search engine optimization advice. There are many additional factors Lighthouse does not score here that may affect your search ranking, including performance on Core Web Vitals. Learn more about Google Search Essentials.

○Structured data is valid
●Page isn’t blocked from indexing
●Document has a `<title>` element
●Document has a meta description
●Page has successful HTTP status code
●Links have descriptive text
●Links are crawlable
●robots.txt is valid
●Image elements have `[alt]` attributes
●Document has a valid `hreflang`
●Document has a valid `rel=canonical`

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