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Varnish

Based on 440 real audits

44
Avg. Performance
89
Avg. Accessibility
89
Avg. Best Practices
91
Avg. SEO
65
Avg. Security
74
Avg. Composite
44 /100
Avg. Performance
202 ms
Avg. TTFB
74 /100
Avg. Composite
440
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
bodonu.no22C2026-05-19
Bankrate.com30C2026-05-16
Zazzle.com51B2026-05-10
reddit.com56B2026-05-10
Bili.works48B2026-05-10
reddit.com36C2026-05-10
reddit.com56B2026-05-10
www.theverge.com35C2026-05-09
www.cnn.com30C2026-05-09
www.gov.uk98A2026-05-09

Commonly Used With

Sites that use Varnish also commonly use:

Open Graph Miscellaneous 331Fastly CDN 309Google Search Console Analytics 308Google Tag Manager Tag managers 286HSTS Security 249Microsoft Analytics 216Google Analytics Analytics 209core-js JavaScript libraries 195jQuery JavaScript libraries 176Google Workspace Email 156

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 440 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 65/100 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 440 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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