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USWDS

Based on 47 real audits

43
Avg. Performance
95
Avg. Accessibility
89
Avg. Best Practices
91
Avg. SEO
67
Avg. Security
74
Avg. Composite
43 /100
Avg. Performance
519 ms
Avg. TTFB
74 /100
Avg. Composite
47
Sites Audited

How USWDS sites compare

USWDS sites tend to score below average on performance (43/100), compared to the global average of 60/100.

SitePerformanceGradeAudited
cpsc.gov37B2026-10-13
lantian.pub85B2026-07-24
HTTPS://ssa.gov46C2026-06-11
Ssa.gov72C2026-06-11
www.myhealth.va.gov42C2026-05-10
womenshealth.gov33C2026-04-22
chicago.gov37C2026-04-22
treas.gov43C2026-04-22
fincen.gov49C2026-04-22
doi.gov56C2026-04-22

FAQ

What is the average Lighthouse performance score for USWDS sites?
Based on 47 real audits, USWDS sites score an average of 43/100 on Lighthouse performance.
How does USWDS compare on web security?
USWDS sites score an average security grade of 67/100 in BeaverCheck audits.
What is the average page load time for USWDS websites?
The average Time to First Byte (TTFB) for USWDS sites is 519ms based on 47 audits.
How can I improve my USWDS site's performance?
Run a free audit on BeaverCheck to get specific recommendations for your USWDS site. Common issues include render-blocking resources, unoptimized images, and missing caching headers.

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