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.
1.99 s
Largest Contentful Paint Largest Contentful Paint — how long until the largest visible element loads. Under 2.5s is good.
6.69 s
Total Blocking Time Total Blocking Time — total time the main thread was blocked, preventing user input. Under 200ms is good.
264 ms
Cumulative Layout Shift Cumulative Layout Shift — measures visual stability. How much the page layout shifts during loading. Under 0.1 is good.
0.035
Speed Index Speed Index — how quickly content is visually displayed during load. Under 3.4s is good.
3.33 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.
6.72 s
Page Load Progression
FPage Weight BudgetAction3.0 MB transferred, 81 requestsFIX
DThird-Party ImpactAction100% third-party, 0 ms blockingFIX
DPage Weight InventoryAction81 resources · 3.0 MB · 129 KB savings availableFIX
~129.4 KiB of savings available
| # | Resource | Type | Size | Cache | Unused | 3rd party | Issues |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | ||||||
| 81 resources | 3.0 MiB | ||||||
FHTTP CachingActionNo cache headersFIX
No Cache-Control header
Adding a Cache-Control header can significantly improve repeat-visit performance.
CImage OptimizationAction34 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.
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
CJS Execution CostAction1832ms total JS executionREVIEW
Main Thread Breakdown
| Script | Total | Scripting | Parse/Compile | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| https://players.brightcove.net/1611106632001/default_default/index.min.js | 787ms | 491ms | 48ms | 3rd |
| Unattributable | 300ms | 5ms | 0ms | 3rd |
| https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtm.js?id=GTM-M74WZDM | 262ms | 200ms | 50ms | 3rd |
| https://www.merck.com/wp-content/themes/cex-wpvip-mhh-mhh2-mcc-theme/js/tinyslider.min.js?ver=1764577519 | 260ms | 64ms | 2ms | 3rd |
| https://www.merck.com/ | 224ms | 32ms | 7ms | 3rd |
BJS Bundles14 scripts, 129 KB unusedREVIEW
Downloaded but never executed on this page.
| Script | Size | Unused | Minified | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtm.js?id=GTM-M74WZDM | 187 KB | 75 KB (40%) | ✓ | 3rd |
| https://players.brightcove.net/1611106632001/default_default/index.min.js | 169 KB | 55 KB (32%) | ✓ | 3rd |
| https://www.merck.com/wp-content/themes/cex-wpvip-mhh-mhh2-mcc-theme/js/search_suggestions.min.js?ver=1764577519 | 1 KB | — | ✓ | 3rd |
| https://www.merck.com/wp-content/themes/cex-wpvip-mhh-mhh2-mcc-theme/js/sticky-banner.min.js?ver=1764577519 | 1 KB | — | ✓ | 3rd |
| https://www.merck.com/wp-content/themes/cex-wpvip-mhh-mhh2-mcc-theme/js/plugins.min.js?ver=1764577519 | 0 KB | — | ✓ | 3rd |
| https://www.merck.com/wp-content/themes/cex-wpvip-mhh-mhh2-mcc-theme/js/scripts.min.js?ver=1776849258 | 6 KB | — | ✓ | 3rd |
| https://cdn.cookielaw.org/scripttemplates/otSDKStub.js?ver=6.8.5 | 0 KB | — | ✓ | 3rd |
| https://www.merck.com/wp-content/themes/cex-wpvip-mhh-mhh2-mcc-theme/blocks/mccberg/b25-homepage-light-text-over-dark-video/js/index.js?ver=1773234738 | 1 KB | — | ✓ | 3rd |
| https://www.merck.com/wp-content/themes/cex-wpvip-mhh-mhh2-mcc-theme/js/tinyslider.min.js?ver=1764577519 | 13 KB | — | ✓ | 3rd |
| https://www.merck.com/wp-content/themes/cex-wpvip-mhh-mhh2-mcc-theme/blocks/mccberg/b24-homepage-no-hero-block/js/index.js?ver=1764577519 | 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
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 Loading3 fonts (77 KB)PASS
Web fonts
3
77 KB total
Render-blocking
0
of 3
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 Hints7 hints, 0 missing preconnectsPASS
Current Resource Hints
7 resource hints configured
A+Render-Blocking ResourcesNo render-blocking resources detectedPASS
A+Third-Party ResourcesNo third-party resources detectedPASS
Network Waterfall81 requests over 1874msINFO
Third-Party Script CostPer-script blocking time, transfer cost, and cache headersINFO
| Script | Category | Execution | Transfer | Unused | Monthly Cost | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
players.brightcove.net players.brightcove.net | Other | 787ms | 169 KB | 32% | $10/mo | Costly |
Unattributable Unattributable | Other | 300ms | 0 KB | — | $4/mo | Costly |
Google Tag Manager www.googletagmanager.com | Tag Manager | 262ms | 187 KB | 40% | $3/mo | Costly |
www.merck.com www.merck.com | Other | 260ms | 13 KB | — | $3/mo | Costly |
www.merck.com www.merck.com | Other | 224ms | 25 KB | — | $3/mo | Costly |
These scripts may cost more than they're worth
- players.brightcove.net adds 787ms and costs ~$10/month
- Unattributable adds 300ms and costs ~$4/month
- Google Tag Manager adds 262ms and costs ~$3/month
- www.merck.com adds 260ms and costs ~$3/month
- www.merck.com adds 224ms 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
players.brightcove.net takes 787ms 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 300ms 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 262ms 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.merck.com takes 260ms 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.merck.com takes 224ms 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