Performance
· 16 checks — Lighthouse + waterfall + sustainability rolled into one auditable list.Performance-focused optimization plan with CWV assessment, top offenders, and time estimates
First Contentful Paint First Contentful Paint — how long until the browser renders the first piece of content. Under 1.8s is good.
1.52 s
Largest Contentful Paint Largest Contentful Paint — how long until the largest visible element loads. Under 2.5s is good.
11.51 s
Total Blocking Time Total Blocking Time — total time the main thread was blocked, preventing user input. Under 200ms is good.
634 ms
Cumulative Layout Shift Cumulative Layout Shift — measures visual stability. How much the page layout shifts during loading. Under 0.1 is good.
0.008
Speed Index Speed Index — how quickly content is visually displayed during load. Under 3.4s is good.
2.22 s
Time to Interactive Time to Interactive — how long until the page is fully interactive and responds to user input. Under 3.8s is good.
14.14 s
Page Load Progression
FPage Weight BudgetAction3.7 MB transferred, 85 requestsFIX
Convert images to WebP/AVIF and resize to display dimensions to reduce transfer size.
Image bandwidth is high — modern formats (WebP/AVIF) and resizing typically cut it 50%+.
Source: web.dev
Large JavaScript bundles delay interactivity. Split code by route or defer non-critical scripts.
JavaScript bundle is large — code-split routes and lazy-load off-screen components to defer.
Source: web.dev
FJS Execution CostAction3911ms total JS executionFIX
Main Thread Breakdown
| Script | Total | Scripting | Parse/Compile | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| https://www.harvard.edu/ | 1391ms | 18ms | 9ms | 1st |
| Unattributable | 589ms | 107ms | 0ms | 3rd |
| https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtm.js?id=GTM-5SGSF6G | 323ms | 250ms | 60ms | 3rd |
| https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-KBLBYHG5EP&cx=c>m=4e6460 | 259ms | 192ms | 63ms | 3rd |
| https://www.harvard.edu/wp-content/themes/core/assets/js/dist/theme/scripts.min.js?ver=e96cd733acfdfb3909cc0cb04a087f664206a8de87a4155863efaff221e67dd0693af3ebb48029ad20da849db0c2541451694c11732de2a206c55360f5ed5218 | 233ms | 197ms | 22ms | 1st |
| https://www.harvard.edu/wp-content/themes/core/assets/js/dist/theme/vendor.min.js?ver=5b4e48cf0fbd9ab8d8f2c32ec81b6cf96e8c138e7bde68035416aad021a85c7d15959b77e4103dbacc48c75561d99a307a31ef22b69513c11e9d57a52dd9594c | 215ms | 58ms | 70ms | 1st |
| https://connect.facebook.net/en_US/fbevents.js | 183ms | 135ms | 47ms | 3rd |
| https://cse.google.com/cse.js?cx=006776768860476326824:n4rl30fjc-e | 142ms | 106ms | 2ms | 3rd |
| https://connect.facebook.net/signals/config/116026588849778?v=2.9.291&r=stable&domain=www.harvard.edu&hme=295b1b33901e14aeab879c0b58f907ef4d5f44fdd19814310771af911c5f6ac8&ex_m=102%2C198%2C147%2C22%2C70%2C71%2C139%2C66%2C65%2C11%2C155%2C88%2C16%2C132%2C124%2C37%2C73%2C76%2C130%2C152%2C157%2C8%2C4%2C5%2C7%2C6%2C3%2C89%2C99%2C158%2C163%2C212%2C60%2C179%2C180%2C53%2C267%2C30%2C72%2C224%2C223%2C222%2C23%2C32%2C101%2C59%2C10%2C61%2C95%2C96%2C97%2C103%2C127%2C31%2C29%2C129%2C126%2C125%2C148%2C74%2C151%2C149%2C150%2C48%2C58%2C120%2C15%2C154%2C43%2C254%2C255%2C253%2C26%2C27%2C28%2C46%2C140%2C75%2C110%2C18%2C20%2C42%2C38%2C40%2C39%2C81%2C90%2C94%2C108%2C138%2C141%2C44%2C109%2C24%2C21%2C116%2C67%2C35%2C143%2C142%2C144%2C135%2C133%2C25%2C34%2C57%2C107%2C153%2C68%2C17%2C145%2C112%2C79%2C64%2C19%2C83%2C84%2C113%2C82%2C33%2C284%2C205%2C194%2C195%2C193%2C287%2C279%2C50%2C206%2C105%2C128%2C78%2C118%2C52%2C45%2C47%2C111%2C117%2C123%2C56%2C62%2C51%2C54%2C98%2C156%2C1%2C121%2C14%2C119%2C12%2C2%2C55%2C91%2C63%2C115%2C87%2C86%2C159%2C160%2C92%2C93%2C9%2C122%2C100%2C49%2C136%2C85%2C77%2C69%2C114%2C104%2C41%2C137%2C0%2C80%2C131%2C134%2C146%2C36%2C106%2C13%2C161 | 136ms | 111ms | 24ms | 3rd |
| https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js | 83ms | 64ms | 7ms | 3rd |
Showing top 10 of 15 scripts
DJS BundlesAction21 scripts, 404 KB unusedFIX
Downloaded but never executed on this page.
| Script | Size | Unused | Minified | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| https://www.harvard.edu/wp-content/themes/core/assets/js/dist/theme/vendor.min.js?ver=5b4e48cf0fbd9ab8d8f2c32ec81b6cf96e8c138e7bde68035416aad021a85c7d15959b77e4103dbacc48c75561d99a307a31ef22b69513c11e9d57a52dd9594c | 161 KB | 138 KB (86%) | ✓ | 1st |
| https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtm.js?id=GTM-5SGSF6G | 142 KB | 64 KB (45%) | ✓ | 3rd |
| https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-KBLBYHG5EP&cx=c>m=4e6460 | 153 KB | 63 KB (41%) | ✓ | 3rd |
| https://www.google.com/cse/static/element/b33cba5881f68fbf/cse_element__en.js?usqp=CAI%3D | 99 KB | 49 KB (50%) | ✓ | 3rd |
| https://connect.facebook.net/en_US/fbevents.js | 95 KB | 36 KB (38%) | ✓ | 3rd |
| https://cse.google.com/adsense/search/async-ads.js | 44 KB | 31 KB (73%) | ✓ | 3rd |
| https://www.harvard.edu/wp-content/themes/core/assets/js/vendor/jquery.min.js?ver=3.4.1 | 31 KB | 23 KB (74%) | ✓ | 1st |
| https://www.harvard.edu/wp-includes/js/dist/i18n.min.js?ver=c26c3dc7bed366793375 | 2 KB | — | ✓ | 1st |
| https://www.harvard.edu/wp-includes/js/dist/hooks.min.js?ver=dd5603f07f9220ed27f1 | 2 KB | — | ✓ | 1st |
| https://cse.google.com/cse.js?cx=006776768860476326824:n4rl30fjc-e | 4 KB | — | ✓ | 3rd |
Consider code splitting or tree shaking to reduce unused code.
This bundle has high unused code — code-split or tree-shake to ship only what executes.
Source: web.dev / Lighthouse coverage
Consider code splitting or tree shaking to reduce unused code.
This bundle has high unused code — code-split or tree-shake to ship only what executes.
Source: web.dev / Lighthouse coverage
Consider code splitting or tree shaking to reduce unused code.
This bundle has high unused code — code-split or tree-shake to ship only what executes.
Source: web.dev / Lighthouse coverage
Consider code splitting or tree shaking to reduce unused code.
This bundle has high unused code — code-split or tree-shake to ship only what executes.
Source: web.dev / Lighthouse coverage
Consider code splitting or tree shaking to reduce unused code.
This bundle has high unused code — code-split or tree-shake to ship only what executes.
Source: web.dev / Lighthouse coverage
CImage OptimizationAction46 images, 0 KB saveableREVIEW
Set explicit width and height to prevent CLS.
Image without explicit width/height — browser can't reserve space; CLS jumps when image loads.
Source: web.dev / Core Web Vitals
Set explicit width and height to prevent CLS.
Image without explicit width/height — browser can't reserve space; CLS jumps when image loads.
Source: web.dev / Core Web Vitals
Set explicit width and height to prevent CLS.
Image without explicit width/height — browser can't reserve space; CLS jumps when image loads.
Source: web.dev / Core Web Vitals
Set explicit width and height to prevent CLS.
Image without explicit width/height — browser can't reserve space; CLS jumps when image loads.
Source: web.dev / Core Web Vitals
Set explicit width and height to prevent CLS.
Image without explicit width/height — browser can't reserve space; CLS jumps when image loads.
Source: web.dev / Core Web Vitals
Set explicit width and height to prevent CLS.
Image without explicit width/height — browser can't reserve space; CLS jumps when image loads.
Source: web.dev / Core Web Vitals
Set explicit width and height to prevent CLS.
Image without explicit width/height — browser can't reserve space; CLS jumps when image loads.
Source: web.dev / Core Web Vitals
Set explicit width and height to prevent CLS.
Image without explicit width/height — browser can't reserve space; CLS jumps when image loads.
Source: web.dev / Core Web Vitals
Set explicit width and height to prevent CLS.
Image without explicit width/height — browser can't reserve space; CLS jumps when image loads.
Source: web.dev / Core Web Vitals
Set explicit width and height to prevent CLS.
Image without explicit width/height — browser can't reserve space; CLS jumps when image loads.
Source: web.dev / Core Web Vitals
Set explicit width and height to prevent CLS.
Image without explicit width/height — browser can't reserve space; CLS jumps when image loads.
Source: web.dev / Core Web Vitals
Set explicit width and height to prevent CLS.
Image without explicit width/height — browser can't reserve space; CLS jumps when image loads.
Source: web.dev / Core Web Vitals
Set explicit width and height to prevent CLS.
Image without explicit width/height — browser can't reserve space; CLS jumps when image loads.
Source: web.dev / Core Web Vitals
Set explicit width and height to prevent CLS.
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
Set explicit width and height to prevent CLS.
Image without explicit width/height — browser can't reserve space; CLS jumps when image loads.
Source: web.dev / Core Web Vitals
Set explicit width and height to prevent CLS.
Image without explicit width/height — browser can't reserve space; CLS jumps when image loads.
Source: web.dev / Core Web Vitals
Set explicit width and height to prevent CLS.
Image without explicit width/height — browser can't reserve space; CLS jumps when image loads.
Source: web.dev / Core Web Vitals
Set explicit width and height to prevent CLS.
Image without explicit width/height — browser can't reserve space; CLS jumps when image loads.
Source: web.dev / Core Web Vitals
Set explicit width and height to prevent CLS.
Image without explicit width/height — browser can't reserve space; CLS jumps when image loads.
Source: web.dev / Core Web Vitals
Set explicit width and height to prevent CLS.
Image without explicit width/height — browser can't reserve space; CLS jumps when image loads.
Source: web.dev / Core Web Vitals
Set explicit width and height to prevent CLS.
Image without explicit width/height — browser can't reserve space; CLS jumps when image loads.
Source: web.dev / Core Web Vitals
Set explicit width and height to prevent CLS.
Image without explicit width/height — browser can't reserve space; CLS jumps when image loads.
Source: web.dev / Core Web Vitals
Set explicit width and height to prevent CLS.
Image without explicit width/height — browser can't reserve space; CLS jumps when image loads.
Source: web.dev / Core Web Vitals
Set explicit width and height to prevent CLS.
Image without explicit width/height — browser can't reserve space; CLS jumps when image loads.
Source: web.dev / Core Web Vitals
CGreen HostingActionWhether the site is served from green-energy infrastructureREVIEW
Green Hosting
No green hosting detected
A+Third-Party Impact20% third-party, 0 ms blockingPASS
A+Text CompressionAll text resources are compressedPASS
A+Font Loading5 fonts (187 KB)PASS
Web fonts
5
187 KB total
Render-blocking
0
of 5
Dominant font-display
swap
Most common across fonts
Font loading timeline
- Convert to woff2 for ~30% smaller file size
Optimization checklist
- Preload critical fonts (priority=high)
- Use woff2 format for all fonts
- Set font-display to swap, optional, or fallback
- Subset large fonts (≤100 KB each)
Fixing the unchecked items could save ~1 KB and ~2 ms
A+Resource CachingAll resources properly cachedPASS
A+Critical Rendering PathNo render-blocking resourcesPASS
A+Resource Hints2 hints, 0 missing preconnectsPASS
Current Resource Hints
2 resource hints configured
A+Render-Blocking ResourcesNo render-blocking resources detectedPASS
A+Third-Party ResourcesNo third-party resources detectedPASS
AHTTP Cachingmax-age=300 (5 minutes)PASS
max-age=300, must-revalidate
| Directive | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| max-age | 300 | Cache for 5 minutes |
| must-revalidate | — | Must recheck with server after expiry |
Network Waterfall85 requests over 0msINFO
Performance analysis not available for this result.
Third-Party Script CostPer-script blocking time, transfer cost, and cache headersINFO
| Script | Category | Execution | Transfer | Unused | Monthly Cost | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Unattributable Unattributable | Other | 589ms | 0 KB | — | $8/mo | Costly |
Google Tag Manager www.googletagmanager.com | Tag Manager | 323ms | 142 KB | 45% | $4/mo | Costly |
Google Tag Manager www.googletagmanager.com | Tag Manager | 259ms | 153 KB | 41% | $3/mo | Costly |
Facebook Pixel connect.facebook.net | Advertising | 183ms | 95 KB | 38% | $2/mo | Optional |
cse.google.com cse.google.com | Other | 142ms | 4 KB | — | $2/mo | Optional |
Facebook Pixel connect.facebook.net | Advertising | 136ms | 40 KB | — | $2/mo | Optional |
Google Analytics www.google-analytics.com | Analytics | 83ms | 21 KB | — | $1/mo | Optional |
cdn.parsely.com cdn.parsely.com | Other | 82ms | 19 KB | — | $1/mo | Optional |
www.google.com www.google.com | Other | 81ms | 99 KB | 50% | $1/mo | Optional |
cse.google.com cse.google.com | Other | 53ms | 44 KB | 73% | $1/mo | Optional |
These scripts may cost more than they're worth
- Unattributable adds 589ms and costs ~$8/month
- Google Tag Manager adds 323ms and costs ~$4/month
- Google Tag Manager adds 259ms and costs ~$3/month
49% of JavaScript execution time comes from third-party scripts.
Third-party scripts (analytics, ads, social, A/B testing) often dominate execution time — every one is a perf-and-privacy tax.
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Each third-party script is a black box: you don't control when it loads, what it executes, or how much it grows. They often account for a major share of total blocking time on average sites (HTTP Archive's Web Almanac documents the trend). Audit which ones you actually need, defer the rest, and use facade patterns (lite-youtube, lite-vimeo) for embedded media.
Source: web.dev / HTTP Archive Web Almanac
Unattributable takes 589ms of CPU time. Consider loading it asynchronously or replacing it with a lighter alternative.
This script has high main-thread execution time — optimize hot paths or defer.
Source: web.dev
Google Tag Manager takes 323ms of CPU time. Consider loading it asynchronously or replacing it with a lighter alternative.
This script has high main-thread execution time — optimize hot paths or defer.
Source: web.dev
Google Tag Manager takes 259ms of CPU time. Consider loading it asynchronously or replacing it with a lighter alternative.
This script has high main-thread execution time — optimize hot paths or defer.
Source: web.dev
50% of www.google.com's code is unused. The script may be loading features you don't use.
Bundle has high unused-code ratio — tree-shaking and route-splitting recover the wasted bytes.
Source: web.dev
73% of cse.google.com's code is unused. The script may be loading features you don't use.
Bundle has high unused-code ratio — tree-shaking and route-splitting recover the wasted bytes.
Source: web.dev