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Varnish

Based on 446 real audits

44
Avg. Performance
89
Avg. Accessibility
89
Avg. Best Practices
91
Avg. SEO
66
Avg. Security
74
Avg. Composite
44 /100
Avg. Performance
202 ms
Avg. TTFB
74 /100
Avg. Composite
446
Sites Audited

How Varnish sites compare

Varnish sites tend to score below average on performance (44/100), compared to the global average of 65/100.

Recent Audits

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SitePerformanceGradeAudited
ge.com26B2026-08-23
linux.com35C2026-08-20
vox.com31C2026-08-17
unicef.org16B2026-07-13
twitter.com40B2026-07-09
tarunxsh.xyz86B2026-05-29
bodonu.no22C2026-05-19
Bankrate.com30C2026-05-16
Zazzle.com51B2026-05-10
reddit.com56B2026-05-10

Commonly Used With

Sites that use Varnish also commonly use:

Open Graph Miscellaneous 335Fastly CDN 313Google Search Console Analytics 312Google Tag Manager Tag managers 289HSTS Security 254Microsoft Analytics 218Google Analytics Analytics 212core-js JavaScript libraries 199jQuery JavaScript libraries 178Google Workspace Email 159

Compare with...

Varnish vs Open GraphVarnish vs FastlyVarnish vs Google Search ConsoleVarnish vs Google Tag ManagerVarnish vs HSTSVarnish vs MicrosoftVarnish vs Google AnalyticsVarnish vs core-jsVarnish vs jQueryVarnish vs Google Workspace

FAQ

What is the average Lighthouse performance score for Varnish sites?
Based on 446 real audits, Varnish sites score an average of 44/100 on Lighthouse performance.
How does Varnish compare on web security?
Varnish sites score an average security grade of 66/100 in BeaverCheck audits.
What is the average page load time for Varnish websites?
The average Time to First Byte (TTFB) for Varnish sites is 202ms based on 446 audits.
How can I improve my Varnish site's performance?
Run a free audit on BeaverCheck to get specific recommendations for your Varnish site. Common issues include render-blocking resources, unoptimized images, and missing caching headers.

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