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theonion.com

https://theonion.com

C73
Performance 26Accessibility 97SEO 100Best Practices 77

8 technologies detected · Last audited Apr 21, 2026

Technology stack

Frequently asked questions about theonion.com

What technology does theonion.com use?

theonion.com is built with WordPress, Cart Functionality, Apple, Facebook SDK, and Font Awesome.

Is theonion.com fast?

No — theonion.com scores 26/100 on Lighthouse mobile performance, indicating significant optimization opportunities.

Is theonion.com accessible?

Yes — theonion.com scores 97/100 on Lighthouse accessibility, meeting most WCAG-aligned automated checks.

What CMS does theonion.com use?

theonion.com runs on WordPress.

Where is theonion.com hosted?

theonion.com is served through Nginx.

Does theonion.com use HTTPS?

Yes — theonion.com serves traffic over HTTPS.

1 audits

Apr 21, 2026 21:59 UTC Latest

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Scores

Performance 26Accessibility 97Best Practices 77SEO 100PWA 0

Timing

LCP: 20.32 sFirst Contentful Paint: 5.82 sTTFB: 17 msTotal Time: 20 msCumulative Layout Shift: 0.000

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