Performance
· 17 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.
4.60 s
Largest Contentful Paint Largest Contentful Paint — how long until the largest visible element loads. Under 2.5s is good.
10.04 s
Total Blocking Time Total Blocking Time — total time the main thread was blocked, preventing user input. Under 200ms is good.
630 ms
Cumulative Layout Shift Cumulative Layout Shift — measures visual stability. How much the page layout shifts during loading. Under 0.1 is good.
0.000
Speed Index Speed Index — how quickly content is visually displayed during load. Under 3.4s is good.
5.81 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.
10.07 s
Page Load Progression
DThird-Party ImpactAction100% third-party, 0 ms blockingFIX
DJS Execution CostAction3243ms total JS executionFIX
Main Thread Breakdown
| Script | Total | Scripting | Parse/Compile | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| https://www.queensu.ca/ | 1048ms | 28ms | 1ms | 3rd |
| Unattributable | 692ms | 81ms | 0ms | 3rd |
| https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtm.js?id=GTM-N44DLBQ | 497ms | 401ms | 45ms | 3rd |
| https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-6L47ECQV5K&cx=c>m=4e64h1 | 372ms | 318ms | 50ms | 3rd |
| https://www.queensu.ca/sites/homesitewww/files/js/js_0DZWWdUoL_39ujNpVcxBqz1QEpKi5lL_3lXva1LQMiQ.js?scope=header&delta=1&language=en&theme=charlie_theme&include=eJxljuEOwjAIhF-IrI_UsIKsjhWlnZlvbxc1cfMP4bvccSA9UCQuRiHVGokv7IBX3KIaEnv42Yc2uY1jN6QJXTPHNvHCQdRGVEjmHMjXG-pAGdVk2MPQLS5c0jOisrcazgLw1jSX-Rv-IIiZaC9BCdLHmd_XD-IC9zWZzZkp16RW1_7SvwQ1S4m5xL2mhgO9ANp1awE | 215ms | 111ms | 10ms | 3rd |
| https://www.queensu.ca/resources/libraries/reactesm/react-dom@19.2.5/es2022/client.mjs | 140ms | 123ms | 2ms | 3rd |
| https://kit.fontawesome.com/29201595f7.js | 138ms | 133ms | 2ms | 3rd |
| https://www.queensu.ca/sites/homesitewww/files/js/js_MYjaEOCu4idY34VggRpZO1a7DyHdYUBJeYPzk_bV0SQ.js?scope=footer&delta=3&language=en&theme=charlie_theme&include=eJxljuEOwjAIhF-IrI_UsIKsjhWlnZlvbxc1cfMP4bvccSA9UCQuRiHVGokv7IBX3KIaEnv42Yc2uY1jN6QJXTPHNvHCQdRGVEjmHMjXG-pAGdVk2MPQLS5c0jOisrcazgLw1jSX-Rv-IIiZaC9BCdLHmd_XD-IC9zWZzZkp16RW1_7SvwQ1S4m5xL2mhgO9ANp1awE | 74ms | 45ms | 28ms | 3rd |
| https://siteimproveanalytics.com/js/siteanalyze_39700.js | 67ms | 50ms | 15ms | 3rd |
FHTTP CachingActionNo cache headersFIX
No Cache-Control header
Adding a Cache-Control header can significantly improve repeat-visit performance.
BPage Weight Budget1.1 MB transferred, 60 requestsREVIEW
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
Subset fonts to include only used characters, or switch to system font stacks.
Font payload is large — subset to used glyphs only, or fall back to system fonts (zero load time).
Source: web.dev font loading
BImage Optimization11 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.
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
CJS BundlesAction22 scripts, 196 KB unusedREVIEW
Downloaded but never executed on this page.
| Script | Size | Unused | Minified | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtm.js?id=GTM-N44DLBQ | 132 KB | 61 KB (47%) | ✓ | 3rd |
| https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-6L47ECQV5K&cx=c>m=4e64h1 | 156 KB | 61 KB (39%) | ✓ | 3rd |
| https://www.queensu.ca/sites/homesitewww/files/js/js_MYjaEOCu4idY34VggRpZO1a7DyHdYUBJeYPzk_bV0SQ.js?scope=footer&delta=3&language=en&theme=charlie_theme&include=eJxljuEOwjAIhF-IrI_UsIKsjhWlnZlvbxc1cfMP4bvccSA9UCQuRiHVGokv7IBX3KIaEnv42Yc2uY1jN6QJXTPHNvHCQdRGVEjmHMjXG-pAGdVk2MPQLS5c0jOisrcazgLw1jSX-Rv-IIiZaC9BCdLHmd_XD-IC9zWZzZkp16RW1_7SvwQ1S4m5xL2mhgO9ANp1awE | 61 KB | 48 KB (79%) | ✓ | 3rd |
| https://www.queensu.ca/resources/libraries/reactesm/react-dom@19.2.5/es2022/client.mjs | 52 KB | 25 KB (48%) | ✓ | 3rd |
| https://www.queensu.ca/themes/contrib/charlie_theme/js/bootstrap.bundle.min.js?tcfore | 22 KB | — | ✓ | 3rd |
| https://www.queensu.ca/resources/libraries/reactesm/react-dom@19.2.5/client | 1 KB | — | ✓ | 3rd |
| https://www.queensu.ca/resources/cookiedisclosure-v2/cookiedisclosure.js | 2 KB | — | ✓ | 3rd |
| https://www.queensu.ca/resources/signinlinks-v2/signinlinks.js | 1 KB | — | ✓ | 3rd |
| https://www.queensu.ca/modules/contrib/google_tag/js/gtm.js?tcfore | 1 KB | — | ✓ | 3rd |
| https://kit.fontawesome.com/29201595f7.js | 6 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
CGreen HostingActionWhether the site is served from green-energy infrastructureREVIEW
Green Hosting
No green hosting detected
A+Text CompressionAll text resources are compressedPASS
A+Font Loading6 fonts (213 KB)PASS
Web fonts
6
213 KB total
Render-blocking
0
of 6
Dominant font-display
swap
Most common across fonts
Font loading timeline
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)
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
APage Weight Inventory60 resources · 1.1 MB · 196 KB savings availablePASS
~195.7 KiB of savings available
| # | Resource | Type | Size | Cache | Unused | 3rd party | Issues |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | ||||||
| 60 resources | 1.1 MiB | ||||||
A+Render-Blocking ResourcesNo render-blocking resources detectedPASS
A+Third-Party ResourcesNo third-party resources detectedPASS
Network Waterfall60 requests over 1765msINFO
Third-Party Script CostPer-script blocking time, transfer cost, and cache headersINFO
| Script | Category | Execution | Transfer | Unused | Monthly Cost | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
www.queensu.ca www.queensu.ca | Other | 1048ms | 12 KB | — | CA$14/mo | Costly |
Unattributable Unattributable | Other | 692ms | 0 KB | — | CA$10/mo | Costly |
Google Tag Manager www.googletagmanager.com | Tag Manager | 497ms | 132 KB | 47% | CA$7/mo | Costly |
Google Tag Manager www.googletagmanager.com | Tag Manager | 372ms | 156 KB | 39% | CA$5/mo | Costly |
www.queensu.ca www.queensu.ca | Other | 215ms | 29 KB | — | CA$3/mo | Costly |
www.queensu.ca www.queensu.ca | Other | 140ms | 52 KB | 48% | CA$2/mo | Optional |
kit.fontawesome.com kit.fontawesome.com | Other | 138ms | 6 KB | — | CA$2/mo | Optional |
www.queensu.ca www.queensu.ca | Other | 74ms | 61 KB | 79% | CA$1/mo | Optional |
siteimproveanalytics.com siteimproveanalytics.com | Other | 67ms | 37 KB | — | CA$1/mo | Optional |
These scripts may cost more than they're worth
- www.queensu.ca adds 1048ms and costs ~CA$14/month
- Unattributable adds 692ms and costs ~CA$10/month
- Google Tag Manager adds 497ms and costs ~CA$7/month
- Google Tag Manager adds 372ms and costs ~CA$5/month
- www.queensu.ca adds 215ms and costs ~CA$3/month
100% of JavaScript execution time is spent on third-party scripts. Consider auditing which scripts are essential.
When third-party JS execution time exceeds your own, performance gains from frontend work are capped by code you don't own.
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Every millisecond of third-party JS competes with your own for main-thread time. If their share is bigger than yours, optimization on your code base barely moves the needle. Audit, defer, or remove third-parties before further frontend optimization. Use Lighthouse's third-party audit to identify the worst offenders.
Source: web.dev
www.queensu.ca takes 1048ms 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
Unattributable takes 692ms 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 497ms 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 372ms 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
www.queensu.ca takes 215ms 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
79% of www.queensu.ca'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