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USWDS

Based on 45 real audits

43
Avg. Performance
95
Avg. Accessibility
89
Avg. Best Practices
91
Avg. SEO
66
Avg. Security
74
Avg. Composite
43 /100
Avg. Performance
540 ms
Avg. TTFB
74 /100
Avg. Composite
45
Sites Audited

How USWDS sites compare

USWDS sites tend to score below average on performance (43/100), compared to the global average of 66/100.

Recent Audits

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SitePerformanceGradeAudited
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
opm.gov23C2026-04-22
blm.gov34C2026-04-22

Commonly Used With

Sites that use USWDS also commonly use:

jQuery JavaScript libraries 41Google Tag Manager Tag managers 41HSTS Security 40Google Analytics Analytics 40Open Graph Miscellaneous 39PHP Programming languages 37Drupal CMS 36web-vitals JavaScript libraries 33Microsoft Analytics 28Google Search Console Analytics 25

Compare with...

USWDS vs jQueryUSWDS vs Google Tag ManagerUSWDS vs HSTSUSWDS vs Google AnalyticsUSWDS vs Open GraphUSWDS vs PHPUSWDS vs DrupalUSWDS vs web-vitalsUSWDS vs MicrosoftUSWDS vs Google Search Console

FAQ

What is the average Lighthouse performance score for USWDS sites?
Based on 45 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 66/100 in BeaverCheck audits.
What is the average page load time for USWDS websites?
The average Time to First Byte (TTFB) for USWDS sites is 540ms based on 45 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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