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Tracking payload

More than 200 KB of tracking payload measurably slows the page and enlarges the compliance surface.

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What we check

Sums the size of loaded tracking scripts in KB.

Why it matters

More than 200 KB of tracking payload measurably slows the page and enlarges the compliance surface.

Common causes

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

How to fix it

Run a script audit: remove unused tags, consolidate the rest in a tag manager, lazy-load non-critical scripts.

  • Q01
    What does a failing Tracking payload finding mean?

    More than 200 KB of tracking payload measurably slows the page and enlarges the compliance surface. Run a script audit: remove unused tags, consolidate the rest in a tag manager, lazy-load non-critical scripts.

  • Q02
    How do you fix Tracking payload?

    Run a script audit: remove unused tags, consolidate the rest in a tag manager, lazy-load non-critical scripts.