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.
6.24 s
Largest Contentful Paint Largest Contentful Paint — how long until the largest visible element loads. Under 2.5s is good.
17.17 s
Total Blocking Time Total Blocking Time — total time the main thread was blocked, preventing user input. Under 200ms is good.
1.06 s
Cumulative Layout Shift Cumulative Layout Shift — measures visual stability. How much the page layout shifts during loading. Under 0.1 is good.
0.330
Speed Index Speed Index — how quickly content is visually displayed during load. Under 3.4s is good.
7.10 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.
17.20 s
Page Load Progression
DPage Weight BudgetAction2.2 MB transferred, 80 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
DThird-Party ImpactAction100% third-party, 0 ms blockingFIX
DJS Execution CostAction3044ms total JS executionFIX
Main Thread Breakdown
| Script | Total | Scripting | Parse/Compile | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtm.js?id=GTM-WMR8FDR6 | 545ms | 425ms | 72ms | 3rd |
| Unattributable | 471ms | 21ms | 0ms | 3rd |
| https://www.pcworld.com/ | 415ms | 109ms | 22ms | 3rd |
| https://cmpv2.pcworld.com/unified/wrapperMessagingWithoutDetection.js | 399ms | 329ms | 11ms | 3rd |
| https://cmpv2.pcworld.com/Notice.8f529.js | 398ms | 315ms | 38ms | 3rd |
| https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=AW-17470842806&cx=c>m=4e64h1 | 169ms | 133ms | 35ms | 3rd |
| https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-7PTFLSG8N9&cx=c>m=4e64h1 | 157ms | 115ms | 41ms | 3rd |
| https://www.pcworld.com/wp-content/themes/idg-base-theme/dist/scripts/bundle.js?ver=1776782167 | 138ms | 71ms | 19ms | 3rd |
| https://cmpv2.pcworld.com/unified/4.40.1/usnat.f12613136193900e32e2.bundle.js | 130ms | 99ms | 31ms | 3rd |
| https://www.pcworld.com/_static/??-eJydjUEKAyEMRS/UTJguxm5Kz2JVbEStTSKDtx8X03Wh8OFtHu/j3sC9q4aq6DJNQOnQco9UBclH0Bexh2ZZB3oSRXFMTQXT3rIdgZckF/w/0zg8yYP18g1Rdbn7MB/mPj3wOLEUqj8lKBTZajjlR7mvxmzmdl03kw6FZ1jZ | 91ms | 60ms | 18ms | 3rd |
Showing top 10 of 12 scripts
DJS BundlesAction28 scripts, 393 KB unusedFIX
Downloaded but never executed on this page.
| Script | Size | Unused | Minified | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=AW-17470842806&cx=c>m=4e64h1 | 144 KB | 63 KB (44%) | ✓ | 3rd |
| https://cmpv2.pcworld.com/Notice.8f529.js | 91 KB | 61 KB (67%) | ✓ | 3rd |
| https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-7PTFLSG8N9&cx=c>m=4e64h1 | 145 KB | 60 KB (41%) | ✓ | 3rd |
| https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtm.js?id=GTM-WMR8FDR6 | 192 KB | 54 KB (28%) | ✓ | 3rd |
| https://www.pcworld.com/_static/??-eJydjUEKAyEMRS/UTJguxm5Kz2JVbEStTSKDtx8X03Wh8OFtHu/j3sC9q4aq6DJNQOnQco9UBclH0Bexh2ZZB3oSRXFMTQXT3rIdgZckF/w/0zg8yYP18g1Rdbn7MB/mPj3wOLEUqj8lKBTZajjlR7mvxmzmdl03kw6FZ1jZ | 72 KB | 45 KB (62%) | ✓ | 3rd |
| https://www.pcworld.com/wp-content/themes/idg-base-theme/dist/scripts/bundle.js?ver=1776782167 | 66 KB | 42 KB (63%) | ✓ | 3rd |
| https://www.pcworld.com/wp-content/client-mu-plugins/idg-third-party/dist/scripts/index.js?ver=1776782167 | 44 KB | 24 KB (55%) | ✓ | 3rd |
| https://macro.adnami.io/macro/gen/adsm.macro.rmb.js | 25 KB | 22 KB (88%) | ✓ | 3rd |
| https://cmpv2.pcworld.com/unified/4.40.1/usnat.f12613136193900e32e2.bundle.js | 42 KB | 22 KB (52%) | ✓ | 3rd |
| https://cmpv2.pcworld.com/unified/wrapperMessagingWithoutDetection.js | 42 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
DPage Weight InventoryAction80 resources · 2.2 MB · 393 KB savings availableFIX
~393.0 KiB of savings available
| # | Resource | Type | Size | Cache | Unused | 3rd party | Issues |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | ||||||
| 80 resources | 2.2 MiB | ||||||
FHTTP CachingActionNo cache headersFIX
No Cache-Control header
Adding a Cache-Control header can significantly improve repeat-visit performance.
BImage Optimization26 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
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
A+Text CompressionAll text resources are compressedPASS
A+Font Loading2 fonts (53 KB)PASS
Web fonts
2
53 KB total
Render-blocking
0
of 2
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 Hints4 hints, 0 missing preconnectsPASS
Current Resource Hints
4 resource hints configured
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 Waterfall80 requests over 1493msINFO
Third-Party Script CostPer-script blocking time, transfer cost, and cache headersINFO
| Script | Category | Execution | Transfer | Unused | Monthly Cost | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Google Tag Manager www.googletagmanager.com | Tag Manager | 545ms | 192 KB | 28% | €9/mo | Costly |
Unattributable Unattributable | Other | 471ms | 0 KB | — | €8/mo | Costly |
www.pcworld.com www.pcworld.com | Other | 415ms | 44 KB | — | €7/mo | Costly |
cmpv2.pcworld.com cmpv2.pcworld.com | Other | 399ms | 42 KB | — | €6/mo | Costly |
cmpv2.pcworld.com cmpv2.pcworld.com | Other | 398ms | 91 KB | 67% | €6/mo | Costly |
Google Tag Manager www.googletagmanager.com | Tag Manager | 169ms | 144 KB | 44% | €3/mo | Optional |
Google Tag Manager www.googletagmanager.com | Tag Manager | 157ms | 145 KB | 41% | €3/mo | Optional |
www.pcworld.com www.pcworld.com | Other | 138ms | 66 KB | 63% | €2/mo | Optional |
cmpv2.pcworld.com cmpv2.pcworld.com | Other | 130ms | 42 KB | 52% | €2/mo | Optional |
www.pcworld.com www.pcworld.com | Other | 91ms | 72 KB | 62% | €1/mo | Optional |
cmpv2.pcworld.com cmpv2.pcworld.com | Other | 66ms | 29 KB | — | €1/mo | Optional |
www.pcworld.com www.pcworld.com | Other | 64ms | 44 KB | 55% | €1/mo | Optional |
These scripts may cost more than they're worth
- Google Tag Manager adds 545ms and costs ~€9/month
- Unattributable adds 471ms and costs ~€8/month
- www.pcworld.com adds 415ms and costs ~€7/month
- cmpv2.pcworld.com adds 399ms and costs ~€6/month
- cmpv2.pcworld.com adds 398ms and costs ~€6/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
Google Tag Manager takes 545ms 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 471ms 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.pcworld.com takes 415ms 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
cmpv2.pcworld.com takes 399ms 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
cmpv2.pcworld.com takes 398ms 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
67% of cmpv2.pcworld.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
63% of www.pcworld.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
52% of cmpv2.pcworld.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
62% of www.pcworld.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
55% of www.pcworld.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