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Varnish

Based on 2 real audits

49
Avg. Performance
86
Avg. Accessibility
88
Avg. Best Practices
63
Avg. SEO
72
Avg. Security
70
Avg. Composite
49 /100
Avg. Performance
230 ms
Avg. TTFB
70 /100
Avg. Composite
2
Sites Audited

How Varnish sites compare

Varnish sites tend to score below average on performance (49/100), compared to the global average of 87/100.

Recent Audits

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www.reddit.com/75C2026-04-02
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Commonly Used With

Sites that use Varnish also commonly use:

reCAPTCHA Security 1Microsoft Analytics 1HTTP/3 Miscellaneous 1HSTS Security 1Google Search Console Analytics 1Fastly CDN 1Facebook Analytics 1Amazon Route 53 DNS 1

Compare with...

Varnish vs reCAPTCHAVarnish vs MicrosoftVarnish vs HTTP/3Varnish vs HSTSVarnish vs Google Search ConsoleVarnish vs FastlyVarnish vs FacebookVarnish vs Amazon Route 53

FAQ

What is the average Lighthouse performance score for Varnish sites?
Based on 2 real audits, Varnish sites score an average of 49/100 on Lighthouse performance.
How does Varnish compare on web security?
Varnish sites score an average security grade of 72/100 in BeaverCheck audits.
What is the average page load time for Varnish websites?
The average Time to First Byte (TTFB) for Varnish sites is 230ms based on 2 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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