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Third-party scripts

More external scripts = slower load times and a larger compliance surface.

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What we check

Counts external <script src> includes on the page.

Why it matters

More external scripts = slower load times and a larger compliance surface.

Common causes

The most common triggers for this finding. Expand this section with real-world examples.

How to fix it

Script inventory: document a justification per script, load non-critical ones with defer/async.

  • Q01
    What does a failing Third-party scripts finding mean?

    More external scripts = slower load times and a larger compliance surface. Script inventory: document a justification per script, load non-critical ones with defer/async.

  • Q02
    How do you fix Third-party scripts?

    Script inventory: document a justification per script, load non-critical ones with defer/async.