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.
13.66 s
Largest Contentful Paint Largest Contentful Paint — how long until the largest visible element loads. Under 2.5s is good.
53.48 s
Total Blocking Time Total Blocking Time — total time the main thread was blocked, preventing user input. Under 200ms is good.
1.21 s
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.
13.68 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.
56.48 s
Page Load Progression
FPage Weight BudgetAction15.7 MB transferred, 135 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
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
Remove unused CSS rules with tools like PurgeCSS to reduce stylesheet size.
CSS bundle is large — purge unused styles (PurgeCSS, Tailwind JIT) to reduce CSS payload.
Source: web.dev
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 CostAction6248ms total JS executionFIX
Main Thread Breakdown
| Script | Total | Scripting | Parse/Compile | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| https://www.columbia.edu/content/sites/www.columbia.edu.content/files/js/js_-VfW5OTnd-614WcPt0EhMj80XeH_mO_fMqAs2ygFCfE.js?qs=9a87463107391083ae41a44cdd03a374 | 2573ms | 1747ms | 12ms | 3rd |
| Unattributable | 1095ms | 115ms | 0ms | 3rd |
| https://www.columbia.edu/ | 686ms | 82ms | 27ms | 3rd |
| https://www.columbia.edu/content/sites/www.columbia.edu.content/files/js/js_iBsAvH-N2woJFVjmYPshSnQtRNgBdHjpEEZSo-7-tf4.js?qs=aca78062e4b4e688f8c9675aa5f2f24b | 489ms | 102ms | 34ms | 3rd |
| https://www.columbia.edu/cdn-cgi/challenge-platform/scripts/jsd/main.js | 386ms | 372ms | 4ms | 3rd |
| https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=UA-18290390-1 | 257ms | 193ms | 40ms | 3rd |
| https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-09H1KYXPLX&cx=c>m=4e64k0h2 | 247ms | 189ms | 56ms | 3rd |
| https://www.columbia.edu/content/sites/www.columbia.edu.content/files/js/js_NDpNdspfAthpa2cWemm86171HkiPGGIngLjnzYTxBmw.js?qs=168d8d191de5b5bf20f9320b672d955e | 138ms | 41ms | 54ms | 3rd |
| https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/moment-timezone/0.5.43/moment-timezone-with-data.min.js | 129ms | 40ms | 88ms | 3rd |
| https://code.jquery.com/ui/1.12.1/jquery-ui.min.js | 67ms | 38ms | 28ms | 3rd |
Showing top 10 of 13 scripts
DPage Weight InventoryAction135 resources · 15.7 MB · 297 KB savings availableFIX
~296.9 KiB of savings available
| # | Resource | Type | Size | Cache | Unused | 3rd party | Issues |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | ||||||
| 135 resources | 15.7 MiB | ||||||
FHTTP CachingActionNo cache headersFIX
No Cache-Control header
Adding a Cache-Control header can significantly improve repeat-visit performance.
BImage Optimization56 images, 0 KB saveableREVIEW
CJS BundlesAction27 scripts, 297 KB unusedREVIEW
Downloaded but never executed on this page.
| Script | Size | Unused | Minified | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| https://www.columbia.edu/content/sites/www.columbia.edu.content/files/js/js_NDpNdspfAthpa2cWemm86171HkiPGGIngLjnzYTxBmw.js?qs=168d8d191de5b5bf20f9320b672d955e | 134 KB | 73 KB (54%) | ✓ | 3rd |
| https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-09H1KYXPLX&cx=c>m=4e64k0h2 | 158 KB | 64 KB (40%) | ✓ | 3rd |
| https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=UA-18290390-1 | 116 KB | 63 KB (55%) | ✓ | 3rd |
| https://code.jquery.com/ui/1.12.1/jquery-ui.min.js | 67 KB | 59 KB (89%) | ✓ | 3rd |
| https://www.columbia.edu/content/sites/www.columbia.edu.content/files/js/js_iBsAvH-N2woJFVjmYPshSnQtRNgBdHjpEEZSo-7-tf4.js?qs=aca78062e4b4e688f8c9675aa5f2f24b | 64 KB | 38 KB (61%) | ✓ | 3rd |
| https://player.vimeo.com/api/player.js | 9 KB | — | ✓ | 3rd |
| https://www.youtube.com/s/_/ytembeds/_/js/k=ytembeds.base.en_US.CYE28xQTWxU.2021.O/am=AAAABA/d=1/br=1/rs=AGKMywGc21Bc99sDrhbnjOkQlq7nTfp_WQ/m=root,base | 193 KB | — | ✓ | 3rd |
| https://www.columbia.edu/content/sites/www.columbia.edu.content/files/js/js_I-A3z7rZtEmcBCAxusPQUol24M3Ki6FwNQuIsUD8JNM.js?qs=e5d66f579508b6cf35d24ea5f38c9ed5 | 28 KB | — | ✓ | 3rd |
| https://www.columbia.edu/content/sites/www.columbia.edu.content/files/js/js_QB5AaDGtiMu0b6tu1gTogmvM6vnUE7jDKCBZuzPWkqo.js?qs=cad13804c17162889b2e4b2d7fe29170 | 4 KB | — | ✓ | 3rd |
| https://www.columbia.edu/cdn-cgi/scripts/5c5dd728/cloudflare-static/email-decode.min.js | 1 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
A+Text CompressionAll text resources are compressedPASS
A+Font Loading15 fonts (603 KB)PASS
Web fonts
15
603 KB total
Render-blocking
0
of 15
Dominant font-display
swap
Most common across fonts
Font loading timeline
- Convert to woff2 for ~30% smaller file size
- 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 ~6 KB and ~12 ms
A+Resource CachingAll resources properly cachedPASS
A+Critical Rendering PathNo render-blocking resourcesPASS
A+Resource HintsNo optimization neededPASS
A+Render-Blocking ResourcesNo render-blocking resources detectedPASS
A+Third-Party ResourcesNo third-party resources detectedPASS
A+Green HostingWhether the site is served from green-energy infrastructurePASS
Green Hosting
This site is hosted on green energy infrastructure
Provider: Cloudflare
Network Waterfall135 requests over 4557msINFO
Third-Party Script CostPer-script blocking time, transfer cost, and cache headersINFO
| Script | Category | Execution | Transfer | Unused | Monthly Cost | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
www.columbia.edu www.columbia.edu | Other | 2573ms | 32 KB | — | $34/mo | Costly |
Unattributable Unattributable | Other | 1095ms | 0 KB | — | $15/mo | Costly |
www.columbia.edu www.columbia.edu | Other | 686ms | 44 KB | — | $9/mo | Costly |
www.columbia.edu www.columbia.edu | Other | 489ms | 64 KB | 61% | $6/mo | Costly |
www.columbia.edu www.columbia.edu | Other | 386ms | 0 KB | — | $5/mo | Costly |
Google Tag Manager www.googletagmanager.com | Tag Manager | 257ms | 116 KB | 55% | $3/mo | Costly |
Google Tag Manager www.googletagmanager.com | Tag Manager | 247ms | 158 KB | 40% | $3/mo | Costly |
www.columbia.edu www.columbia.edu | Other | 138ms | 134 KB | 54% | $2/mo | Optional |
cdnjs cdnjs.cloudflare.com | CDN | 129ms | 26 KB | — | $2/mo | Optional |
code.jquery.com code.jquery.com | Other | 67ms | 67 KB | 89% | $1/mo | Optional |
www.columbia.edu www.columbia.edu | Other | 64ms | 67 KB | — | $1/mo | Optional |
Google Analytics www.google-analytics.com | Analytics | 64ms | 21 KB | — | $1/mo | Optional |
www.columbia.edu www.columbia.edu | Other | 55ms | 28 KB | — | $1/mo | Optional |
These scripts may cost more than they're worth
- www.columbia.edu adds 2573ms and costs ~$34/month
- Unattributable adds 1095ms and costs ~$15/month
- www.columbia.edu adds 686ms and costs ~$9/month
- www.columbia.edu adds 489ms and costs ~$6/month
- www.columbia.edu adds 386ms and costs ~$5/month
- Google Tag Manager adds 257ms and costs ~$3/month
- Google Tag Manager adds 247ms and costs ~$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.columbia.edu takes 2573ms 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 1095ms 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.columbia.edu takes 686ms 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.columbia.edu takes 489ms 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
61% of www.columbia.edu'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.columbia.edu takes 386ms 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 257ms 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
55% of Google Tag Manager'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
Google Tag Manager takes 247ms 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.columbia.edu'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
89% of code.jquery.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