Performance
· 26 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.
2.90 s
Largest Contentful Paint Largest Contentful Paint — how long until the largest visible element loads. Under 2.5s is good.
76.91 s
Total Blocking Time Total Blocking Time — total time the main thread was blocked, preventing user input. Under 200ms is good.
3.46 s
Cumulative Layout Shift Cumulative Layout Shift — measures visual stability. How much the page layout shifts during loading. Under 0.1 is good.
0.044
Speed Index Speed Index — how quickly content is visually displayed during load. Under 3.4s is good.
10.29 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.
197.59 s
Page Load Progression
FPage Weight BudgetAction36.6 MB transferred, 169 requestsFIX
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
Each request adds latency. Bundle small files, use sprites, or eliminate unnecessary requests.
High HTTP request count — bundling, sprite-ing, and HTTP/2 server push can reduce per-request overhead.
Source: web.dev
DThird-Party ImpactAction100% third-party, 0 ms blockingFIX
FJS Execution CostAction11855ms total JS executionFIX
Main Thread Breakdown
| Script | Total | Scripting | Parse/Compile | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| https://www.vox.com/_next/static/chunks/pages/_app-30a59684a390f47a.js | 3537ms | 2701ms | 226ms | 3rd |
| Unattributable | 1997ms | 270ms | 0ms | 1st |
| https://www.vox.com/ | 1292ms | 15ms | 0ms | 3rd |
| https://www.vox.com/_next/static/chunks/framework-0d38badde70e1eb1.js | 1205ms | 1094ms | 16ms | 3rd |
| https://cdn.cookielaw.org/scripttemplates/202602.1.0/otTCF.js | 713ms | 643ms | 5ms | 3rd |
| https://cdn.concert.io/lib/concert-ads/v2-latest/concert_ads.js | 674ms | 519ms | 26ms | 3rd |
| https://securepubads.g.doubleclick.net/pagead/managed/js/gpt/m202608070101/pubads_impl.js | 519ms | 471ms | 40ms | 3rd |
| https://www.vox.com/metrics/gtm.js?id=GTM-WQ5FM5W | 384ms | 326ms | 52ms | 3rd |
| https://cdn.cookielaw.org/scripttemplates/202602.1.0/otBannerSdk.js | 306ms | 193ms | 38ms | 3rd |
| https://www.gstatic.com/recaptcha/releases/XOqlk8PL_yVx6IdpLbpXdiLy/recaptcha__en.js | 204ms | 117ms | 67ms | 3rd |
Showing top 10 of 20 scripts
FJS BundlesAction48 scripts, 1.5 MB unusedFIX
Downloaded but never executed on this page.
| Script | Size | Unused | Minified | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| https://www.vox.com/_next/static/chunks/pages/_app-30a59684a390f47a.js | 508 KB | 223 KB (44%) | ✓ | 3rd |
| https://www.vox.com/metrics/gtm.js?id=GTM-WQ5FM5W | 721 KB | 219 KB (30%) | ✓ | 3rd |
| https://www.gstatic.com/recaptcha/releases/XOqlk8PL_yVx6IdpLbpXdiLy/recaptcha__en.js | 0 KB | 181 KB (54%) | ✓ | 3rd |
| https://www.gstatic.com/recaptcha/releases/XOqlk8PL_yVx6IdpLbpXdiLy/recaptcha__en.js | 336 KB | 181 KB (54%) | ✓ | 3rd |
| https://www.gstatic.com/recaptcha/releases/XOqlk8PL_yVx6IdpLbpXdiLy/recaptcha__en.js | 336 KB | 181 KB (54%) | ✓ | 3rd |
| https://securepubads.g.doubleclick.net/pagead/managed/js/gpt/m202608070101/pubads_impl.js | 201 KB | 141 KB (70%) | ✓ | 3rd |
| https://www.vox.com/_next/static/chunks/1bdf6b2c-892d5a67e11b79d1.js | 140 KB | 77 KB (56%) | ✓ | 3rd |
| https://www.vox.com/metrics/X2pNAxh7A7o0iR52GGtQa70l6QuyXxLiGUNUm9xVUTBWWBITTGwE | 150 KB | 74 KB (49%) | ✓ | 3rd |
| https://www.vox.com/metrics/X2pNAxh7A7o0j2QYEgg8C8whl2jOXxLiGUNUm9xVUTBWWBITTGwE | 163 KB | 69 KB (42%) | ✓ | 3rd |
| https://cdn.cookielaw.org/scripttemplates/202602.1.0/otBannerSdk.js | 129 KB | 60 KB (47%) | ✓ | 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
FPage Weight InventoryAction169 resources · 36.6 MB · 1.5 MB savings availableFIX
~1.5 MiB of savings available
| # | Resource | Type | Size | Cache | Unused | 3rd party | Issues |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | ||||||
| 169 resources | 36.6 MiB | ||||||
BImage Optimization28 images, 0 KB saveableREVIEW
Set explicit width and height to prevent CLS.
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
BHTTP/3 (QUIC)HTTP/3 not advertisedREVIEW
CCompression AlgorithmActionMain response served uncompressedREVIEW
CMain HTML Cache-ControlActionMain HTML max-age=86400 (~1440min) is aggressiveREVIEW
BServer-Timing ObservabilityNo Server-Timing header foundREVIEW
BJavaScript Blocking2 JS blocking issue(s) detectedREVIEW
A+Text CompressionAll text resources are compressedPASS
A+Font Loading11 fonts (447 KB)PASS
Web fonts
11
447 KB total
Render-blocking
0
of 11
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 Hints23 hints, 0 missing preconnectsPASS
Current Resource Hints
23 resource hints configured
preconnect already does the DNS lookup; adding dns-prefetch to the same origin is at best a no-op. Sample: https://www.google-analytics.com. Remove the redundant dns-prefetch entries.
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
A+LCP Image PreloadLCP preload audit not availablePASS
A+Server Response Intelligence1 server-response signal(s) detectedPASS
A+Render-Blocking ResourcesNo render-blocking resources detectedPASS
A+Third-Party ResourcesNo third-party resources detectedPASS
A+CSS Performance DepthNo CSS performance depth issues detectedPASS
A+Green HostingWhether the site is served from green-energy infrastructurePASS
Green Hosting
This site is hosted on green energy infrastructure
Provider: Axis12 Ltd
AHTTP Cachingmax-age=86400 (1 day)PASS
max-age=86400
| Directive | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| max-age | 86400 | Cache for 1 day |
Network Waterfall169 requests over 10649msINFO
Third-Party Script CostPer-script blocking time, transfer cost, and cache headersINFO
| Script | Category | Execution | Transfer | Unused | Monthly Cost | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
www.vox.com www.vox.com | Other | 3537ms | 508 KB | 44% | $47/mo | Costly |
www.vox.com www.vox.com | Other | 1292ms | 39 KB | — | $17/mo | Costly |
www.vox.com www.vox.com | Other | 1205ms | 42 KB | — | $16/mo | Costly |
OneTrust cdn.cookielaw.org | Consent | 713ms | 18 KB | — | $9/mo | Essential |
cdn.concert.io cdn.concert.io | Other | 674ms | 104 KB | 52% | $9/mo | Costly |
securepubads.g.doubleclick.net securepubads.g.doubleclick.net | Other | 519ms | 201 KB | 70% | $7/mo | Costly |
www.vox.com www.vox.com | Other | 384ms | 721 KB | 30% | $5/mo | Costly |
OneTrust cdn.cookielaw.org | Consent | 306ms | 129 KB | 47% | $4/mo | Essential |
www.gstatic.com www.gstatic.com | Other | 204ms | 0 KB | 54% | $3/mo | Costly |
www.vox.com www.vox.com | Other | 181ms | 150 KB | 49% | $2/mo | Optional |
www.vox.com www.vox.com | Other | 162ms | 163 KB | 42% | $2/mo | Optional |
config.aps.amazon-adsystem.com config.aps.amazon-adsystem.com | Other | 135ms | 4 KB | — | $2/mo | Optional |
c.amazon-adsystem.com c.amazon-adsystem.com | Other | 103ms | 93 KB | 42% | $1/mo | Optional |
btloader.com btloader.com | Other | 84ms | 37 KB | — | $1/mo | Optional |
www.vox.com www.vox.com | Other | 82ms | 19 KB | — | $1/mo | Optional |
pub.doubleverify.com pub.doubleverify.com | Other | 80ms | 34 KB | — | $1/mo | Optional |
luminousboulevard.com luminousboulevard.com | Other | 73ms | 41 KB | 51% | $1/mo | Optional |
www.googletagservices.com www.googletagservices.com | Other | 69ms | 37 KB | — | $1/mo | Optional |
www.vox.com www.vox.com | Other | 56ms | 31 KB | — | $1/mo | Optional |
These scripts may cost more than they're worth
- www.vox.com adds 3537ms and costs ~$47/month
- www.vox.com adds 1292ms and costs ~$17/month
- www.vox.com adds 1205ms and costs ~$16/month
- cdn.concert.io adds 674ms and costs ~$9/month
- securepubads.g.doubleclick.net adds 519ms and costs ~$7/month
- www.vox.com adds 384ms and costs ~$5/month
- www.gstatic.com adds 204ms and costs ~$3/month
83% 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.vox.com takes 3537ms 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.vox.com takes 1292ms 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.vox.com takes 1205ms 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
cdn.concert.io takes 674ms 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
52% of cdn.concert.io'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
securepubads.g.doubleclick.net takes 519ms 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
70% of securepubads.g.doubleclick.net'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
www.vox.com takes 384ms 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.gstatic.com takes 204ms 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
54% of www.gstatic.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
51% of luminousboulevard.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
Image Optimization137 images, 0 KB total, 0 KB wastedINFO
Image Optimization Audit
Total Images
137
Total Size
0 KB