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CSR/SSR Checker

Performance Checker

Detects if website uses Client-Side or Server-Side Rendering

SEOPerformance
30 credits
Per check
~30 seconds
Average runtime
Active
Status

How it works

Evaluates whether a website is Client-Side Rendered (CSR) or Server-Side Rendered (SSR) by comparing HTML content with JavaScript enabled vs disabled.

What this checker validates

This checker evaluates whether a website is Client-Side Rendered (CSR) or Server-Side Rendered (SSR) by making two requests to the same URL: one with JavaScript enabled and one with JavaScript disabled. It then compares the HTML content from both requests to determine the rendering approach. The checker uses a size-based comparison algorithm that calculates the percentage difference between the HTML sizes. If the size difference is more than 20%, the site is considered CSR.

Output Documentation

StatusDescriptionTest Logic
SUCCESSWebsite is Server-Side Rendered (SSR). Content is pre-rendered on the server.The checker compares HTML content size with JavaScript enabled vs disabled. If the size difference is ≤ 20%, the site is considered SSR. This indicates that most content is pre-rendered on the server and doesn't require JavaScript to display properly.
WARNINGWebsite is Client-Side Rendered (CSR). Content is dynamically generated by JavaScript.The checker detects a size difference > 20% between HTML with JavaScript enabled vs disabled. This indicates that significant content is generated dynamically by JavaScript, making the site dependent on client-side rendering.
ERRORTechnical error occurred during checking (Playwright/browser issues).Browser automation fails due to network issues, timeout, or Playwright exceptions. The checker includes retry logic for transient crashes but will return ERROR for persistent technical problems.
FAILUnexpected error or all retry attempts exhausted.Fallback status when all retry attempts fail or an unexpected error occurs that doesn't fit into the ERROR category. This is a catch-all for system-level failures.

Risks and Considerations

Ignoring CSR/SSR warnings can lead to several risks: SEO Impact - CSR sites may have poor search engine visibility as crawlers prefer pre-rendered content; Performance Issues - CSR sites often have slower initial page loads and poor Core Web Vitals scores; Accessibility Problems - Content that requires JavaScript may be inaccessible to users with disabilities or those using assistive technologies; Crawler Compatibility - Search engine crawlers may not execute JavaScript properly, leading to incomplete content indexing; User Experience - Users on slow connections or with JavaScript disabled may see blank or broken pages.

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