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Web Performance Benchmark : November 2024

We begin our website benchmark with the United Kingdom. Each month, we analyze the performance of the top-performing websites across various sectors in the UK, US, and France. The evaluation is based on key indicators such as the UXR Score, Largest Contentful Paint (LCP), Cumulative Layout Shift (CLS), and Interaction to Next Paint (INP). Discover ...

We begin our website benchmark with the United Kingdom.

Each month, we analyze the performance of the top-performing websites across various sectors in the UK, US, and France. The evaluation is based on key indicators such as the UXR Score, Largest Contentful Paint (LCP), Cumulative Layout Shift (CLS), and Interaction to Next Paint (INP). Discover the sector rankings for November 2024.

1. News Publisher WebSites

This month, UK media sites delivered remarkable performances. Leading the way, amp.theguardian.com holds the top position with an exceptional UXR Score of 93.29%. With optimized LCP and responsiveness, it outperforms the competition.
In second place, bbc.co.uk shows fast loading times, though its INP of 146 ms leaves room for improvement.

The podium is completed by lbc.co.uk, maintaining strong visual stability with a near-zero CLS.

Other notable performers include news.stv.tv and footballwebpages.co.uk, which demonstrate commendable efforts despite slightly longer LCP times.

2. E-commerce WebSites

E-commerce sites must be fast and responsive to maximize conversions. This month, pcpartpicker.com dominates with a UXR Score of 96.85% and an LCP of just 650 ms. Its user experience fluidity is exemplary.

In second place, vouchercodes.co.uk delivers strong results, though its longer LCP of 1139 ms hinders further progress. bullionbypost.co.uk takes third place with flawless visual stability.

Other notable mentions include locanto.co.uk and thatprizeguy.co.uk, both achieving UXR scores above 93%.

3. Government WebSites

UK government platforms often set the benchmark for web performance. Leading the rankings, vehicleenquiry.service.gov.uk stands out with a UXR Score of 98.52%, an exceptionally fast LCP of 617 ms, and perfect visual stability.

Just behind, universal-credit.service.gov.uk offers a smooth, responsive experience, followed by gov.uk, maintaining strong performance despite a slight LCP increase.

Sites like findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk and find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk complete the rankings, reflecting ongoing efforts to enhance access to online public services.

4. Banking WebSites

Performance is critical for banking websites to ensure user trust. This month, nsandi.com leads with a UXR Score of 88.35%, despite a relatively high INP of 411 ms.

In second place, santander.co.uk performs well overall, though its LCP of 1774 ms suggests further optimization is needed. bank.nhsp.uk, in third place, impresses with strong visual stability but lags slightly in responsiveness.

Other players like virginmoney.com and barclays.co.uk remain competitive, though the sector shows intense rivalry.

5. Entertainment WebSites

In entertainment, oldschool.runescape.wiki shines with a UXR Score of 97.52% and impressive responsiveness. Its LCP of 626 ms sets it apart from competitors.

In second place, boards.4chan.org maintains strong results, while funnyjunk.com claims third with an optimized CLS.

Other high-performing sites include onlyshagplace.com, fulltime.thefa.com, and tamilhdool.net, all displaying competitive UX scores.

6. Travel WebSites

This month, bustimes.org leads travel site performance with a UXR Score of 92.08%, offering smooth navigation and stability.

In second place, realtimetrains.co.uk stands out with an excellent LCP and near-zero CLS. dayoutwiththekids.co.uk completes the podium, despite slightly higher INP values.

Other notable performers include haven.com and gatwickairport.com, underscoring the importance of speed and user experience optimization in this sector.

7. Web Services WebSites

Finally, in web services, imgsrc.ru takes the top spot with a UXR Score of 97.36% and an ultra-fast LCP of 649 ms.

purpleport.com and agilityplaza.com follow closely, delivering impressive stability and responsiveness.

Other strong performers include charityjob.co.uk, easyliveauction.com, and ihasco.co.uk, all maintaining excellent performance despite slightly longer INP times.

For November 2024, the media, e-commerce, and government sectors in the UK demonstrated impressive results. Efforts to reduce load times and improve responsiveness continue to establish certain players as benchmarks.

We now move on to benchmarking websites in the United States before analyzing French websites.

We continue our website benchmark with the United States before analyzing French websites

1. News Publisher WebSites

This month, US media sites displayed strong performances, led by drudgereport.com with a UXR Score of 94.68%. Its LCP of 782 ms and well-controlled CLS make it a leader in this sector.

In second place, amp.cnn.com offers a smooth user experience with a score of 93.87%, while fivethirtyeight.com stands out for its excellent visual stability and low INP of 104 ms.

Top 10 News Sites:

drudgereport.com – 94.68%
amp.cnn.com – 93.87%
fivethirtyeight.com – 92.87%
foodandwine.com – 91.88%
simplyrecipes.com – 91.36%
zerohedge.com – 90.96%
pcgamer.com – 90.95%
ew.com – 90.53%
theguardian.com – 90.34%
dailydot.com – 90.03%

2. E-commerce WebSites

E-commerce platforms continue to optimize performance to attract and retain users. pcpartpicker.com leads with a UXR Score of 95.73% and a remarkable LCP of 721 ms.

bigbadtoystore.com follows with a strong overall score, while evike.com secures third place despite a slightly elevated CLS.

Top 10 E-commerce Sites:

pcpartpicker.com – 95.73%
bigbadtoystore.com – 95.25%
evike.com – 93.31%
therealreal.com – 91.16%
sanmar.com – 90.92%
consumerreports.org – 90.27%
auctionninja.com – 89.39%
partsgeek.com – 89.32%
temu.com – 88.91%
edmunds.com – 88.83%

3. Government WebSites

US government websites performed well with continued optimization. Leading the sector, usajobs.gov achieved a UXR Score of 92.35% and an impressive LCP of 926 ms.

nps.gov closely follows, despite a minor CLS of 0.04, while ssa.gov secures third with a solid overall performance.

Top 10 Government Sites:

usajobs.gov – 92.35%
nps.gov – 90.74%
ssa.gov – 90.17%
irs.gov – 89.97%
courts.mo.gov – 89.23%
secure.login.gov – 88.85%
dmv.ca.gov – 87.56%
uscis.gov – 85.90%
cdc.gov – 83.39%
secure.ssa.gov – 82.38%

4. Banking WebSites

In the banking sector, wellsfargo.com leads with a UXR Score of 83.77%, despite a longer LCP of 1889 ms.

fool.com takes second place thanks to its excellent visual stability, while coinmarketcap.com secures third, although its INP of 270 ms presents room for improvement.

Top 10 Banking Sites:

wellsfargo.com – 83.77%
fool.com – 83.54%
coinmarketcap.com – 82.71%
client.schwab.com – 82.08%
benzinga.com – 81.90%
cash.app – 81.47%
progressive.com – 80.30%
hcm.paycor.com – 78.74%
history.paypal.com – 77.39%
card.discover.com – 76.29%

5. Entertainment WebSites

In entertainment, lioden.com tops the rankings with a UXR Score of 97.76% and a fast LCP of 641 ms.

oldschool.runescape.wiki and imgsrc.ru follow closely with smooth and stable performances.

Top 10 Entertainment Sites:

lioden.com – 97.76%
oldschool.runescape.wiki – 97.56%
imgsrc.ru – 97.06%
funnyjunk.com – 96.28%
setlist.fm – 95.76%
manganato.com – 95.49%
scryfall.com – 95.23%
pokemondb.net – 94.67%
stardewvalleywiki.com – 94.28%
flingradar.com – 94.18%

6. Travel WebSites

In travel, travelandleisure.com leads with a UXR Score of 92.50%.

tripadvisor.com follows, though its LCP of 2197 ms shows room for optimization. costcotravel.com secures third with a solid performance despite a slightly higher CLS.

Top 10 Travel Sites:

travelandleisure.com – 92.50%
tripadvisor.com – 78.06%
costcotravel.com – 70.70%
booking.com – 69.41%
airbnb.com – 66.87%
flightaware.com – 63.16%
carnival.com – 60.70%
kayak.com – 59.24%
priceline.com – 57.20%
royalcaribbean.com – 54.93%

7. Web Services WebSites

Finally, in web services, mathplayground.com leads with a UXR Score of 94.98% and an LCP of 753 ms.

manualslib.com and accounts.craigslist.org follow, delivering excellent overall performance.

Top 10 Web Services Sites:

mathplayground.com – 94.98%
manualslib.com – 94.45%
accounts.craigslist.org – 94.44%
operations.daxko.com – 94.40%
employeenavigator.com – 94.14%
bustime.mta.info – 94.02%
wikipedia.org – 93.10%
m.wikipedia.org – 92.93%
food.google.com – 92.57%
google.com – 91.79%

This month, American websites demonstrate strong performance, with clear leaders in each sector. The results highlight ongoing efforts to optimize user experience in terms of speed, visual stability, and responsiveness.