Performance fix guide
Excessive Script Count Across Pages
Multiple pages across the site load an excessive number of scripts, suggesting a systemic bloat issue rather than a page-specific one.
Issue ID: CWV-SCRIPT-SITEWIDE-001
Severity: moderate
Impact: Med
Effort: M
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- You need deeper remediation guidance than the issue card can show.
- You want CMS-specific steps before handing the fix to a developer.
- You want a repeatable re-check path after shipping the change.
What this issue is
Multiple pages across the site load an excessive number of scripts, suggesting a systemic bloat issue rather than a page-specific one.
Why it matters
Multiple pages across the site load an excessive number of scripts, suggesting a systemic bloat issue rather than a page-specific one. This affects load speed, Core Web Vitals, and how many visitors stay long enough to convert.
How we detect it
- FreeSiteAudit flags this issue when the rule for CWV-SCRIPT-SITEWIDE-001 fails and the page evidence points to Nav crawl.
- You can usually confirm this by checking the page source or the relevant page settings inside your CMS.
Evidence examples
Check the affected page source, rendered output, or relevant CMS setting to confirm the missing or incorrect element.
How to fix it
- 1Audit and consolidate scripts loaded on every page
- 2Remove scripts that are not needed on all pages
- 3Implement per-route code splitting
How to re-check it
- Crawl the site and confirm average script count has decreased
Related tools
This issue is best verified with the full FreeSiteAudit crawl rather than a single-point mini tool.