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aol.com

Generated on October 3, 2025 · Domain: aol.com

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2025/10/03
86

Overall Score

64

PageSpeed

94

Website Quality

100

Trust & Security

29

Performance

85

SEO

57

Best Practices

81

Accessibility

Performance
29/100
Largest Contentful Paint
0/25
10.6s
2.5s4.0s
First Contentful Paint
1/10
5.6s
1.8s3.0s
Total Blocking Time
2/30
2.2s
200ms400ms
Cumulative Layout Shift
25/25
0.00
0.100.25
Speed Index
2/10
8.6s
3.4s5.4s
SEO
85/100
Page isn’t blocked from indexing
31/31
Document has a `<title>` element
8/8
Document has a meta description
8/8
Page has successful HTTP status code
8/8
Links do not have descriptive text
0/8
Links are not crawlable
0/8
robots.txt is valid
8/8
Image elements have `[alt]` attributes
8/8
Document has a valid `hreflang`
8/8
Document has a valid `rel=canonical`
8/8
Best Practices
57/100
Uses HTTPS
18/18
Uses deprecated APIs
0/18
Uses third-party cookies
0/18
Allows users to paste into input fields
11/11
Avoids requesting the geolocation permission on page load
4/4
Avoids requesting the notification permission on page load
4/4
Displays images with correct aspect ratio
4/4
Serves images with appropriate resolution
4/4
Has a `<meta name="viewport">` tag with `width` or `initial-scale`
4/4
Document uses legible font sizes
4/4
Page has the HTML doctype
4/4
Properly defines charset
4/4
Browser errors were logged to the console
0/4
Issues were logged in the `Issues` panel in Chrome Devtools
0/4
Accessibility
81/100
`[aria-*]` attributes do not match their roles
0/4
`[aria-hidden="true"]` is not present on the document `<body>`
4/4
`[role]`s have all required `[aria-*]` attributes
4/4
`[role]`s are not contained by their required parent element
0/4
`[aria-*]` attributes have valid values
4/4
`[aria-*]` attributes are valid and not misspelled
4/4
Buttons have an accessible name
4/4
Image elements have `[alt]` attributes
4/4
Input buttons have discernible text.
4/4
`[user-scalable="no"]` is not used in the `<meta name="viewport">` element and the `[maximum-scale]` attribute is not less than 5.
4/4
`button`, `link`, and `menuitem` elements have accessible names
3/3
ARIA attributes are used as specified for the element's role
3/3
`[aria-hidden="true"]` elements do not contain focusable descendents
3/3
Elements use prohibited ARIA attributes
0/3
`[role]` values are valid
3/3
Background and foreground colors do not have a sufficient contrast ratio.
0/3
Document has a `<title>` element
3/3
`<frame>` or `<iframe>` elements have a title
3/3
`<html>` element has a `[lang]` attribute
3/3
`<html>` element has a valid value for its `[lang]` attribute
3/3
Form elements have associated labels
3/3
Links are distinguishable without relying on color.
3/3
Links have a discernible name
3/3
Lists contain only `<li>` elements and script supporting elements (`<script>` and `<template>`).
3/3
List items (`<li>`) are contained within `<ul>`, `<ol>` or `<menu>` parent elements
3/3
No element has a `[tabindex]` value greater than 0
3/3
Touch targets do not have sufficient size or spacing.
0/3
Heading elements appear in a sequentially-descending order
1/1
Skip links are focusable.
1/1

Site Quality

Title
20/20
News, Politics, Sports, Mail & Latest Headlines - AOL.com
57 chars (ideal 30–60)
Meta Description
15/15
Discover the latest breaking news in the U.S. and around the world — politics, weather, entertainment, lifestyle, finance, sports and much more.
144 chars (ideal 120–160)
Favicon
3/3
Favicon preview
https://s.yimg.com/cv/apiv2/aolfp/images/favicon/v4/16.png
present
Viewport meta
8/8
width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0
correct (width=device-width, initial-scale=1)
robots.txt
6/6
User-agent: * Allow: /author/ Disallow: /forward Disallow: /traffic Disallow: /mm_track Disallow: /dl_track Disallow: /_uac/adpage.html Disallow: /api/ Disallow: /amp-proxy/ Disallow: /auth Disallow: /login Disallow: /logout Disallow: /config Disallow: /_/authenticate/ Disallow: /video/play/ Disallow: /m/ Disallow: /article/m/ User-agent: ADmantX Disallow: / User-agent: AlphaBot Disallow: / User-agent: anthropic-ai Disallow: / User-agent: AwarioRssBot Disallow: / User-agent: AwarioSmartBot Disal...
perfect (User-agent + Allow + Sitemap)
Sitemap
7/7
https://www.aol.com/sitemap_index.xml
present
Headings
6/6
H3Bored Panda
H2Woman caught filling huge container with Costco soda refills sparks fiery debate online
H3Mickey Visit
H2Breaking this Disney rule will prevent you from entering the theme parks
H3NY Post
H2Trump considering $2,000 tariff 'dividend' for Americans
H3Parade
H2The No. 1 threat to heart health if you're over 50, according to cardiologists
H3Cheapism
H211 foods you should never order at a diner
H3NY Post
H2Giant python found slithering around In-N-Out burger joint in California
H3AOL
H2This is the color celebs can't seem to stop wearing this fall — plus 20 ways to style it yourself
H3Better Homes &amp; Gardens
H27 superfoods dietitians want you to eat more of
H3TV Insider
H2Kelly Clarkson opens up to Lionel Richie about grief after Brandon Blackstock's death
H3Cheapism
H2States with the highest funeral costs in America
H3Business Insider
H2Spirit axed flying to these 15 cities as it navigates a 2nd bankruptcy in less than a year
H3ABC News
H2Maine police rescue man from quicksand-like mud after he steps into 'honey pot'
H3People
H2See the cast of 'The Smashing Machine' side-by-side with the real people they play
H3CNN
H2Conservative influencer Nick Sortor released after arrest in fight outside Portland ICE building, police say
H3AOL
H2Rate cuts aren't stopping high-yield savings from crushing big banks
H3AOL
H210 insider Costco hacks that you can't afford to miss
H3Dog Time
H2Basset hound's 'helicopter tail' looks like 'he could take flight any minute'
H3InStyle
H2Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte are often 'beating each other up' over this unexpected hobby
H3The Telegraph
H2How a 'career criminal' with 40 arrests was left free to murder an aspiring teacher
H3AOL
H2This best-selling Ring Doorbell is at an all-time low — just $50 right now
H3NBC Universal
H2The NFL game that explained the entire season so far
H3Cheapism
H210 best fast-food french fries, ranked
H3Simply Recipes
H2I asked 3 experts to name the best taco seasoning and they all said the same brand
H3AOL
H2Drop everything: Ree Drummond just launched a Pioneer Woman clothing line
H3NBC Universal
H2Japan may be about to make history with its next prime minister
H3LA Times
H2Marine mammals are dying in record numbers along the California coast
H3AOL
H2The best beauty products of 2025, according to beauty editors, dermatologists, and anti-aging experts
H3The Guardian
H2The US basketball player facing execution in Indonesia over $400 of gummies speaks out
H3People
H2Prince William gets raw in rare interview: 19 bombshells on Kate, their kids and his future as king
H3Parade
H2These are the most common COVID-19 symptoms doctors are seeing right now
H3USA TODAY
H2Trump's winning streak at the Supreme Court is about to get tested
H3NBC Universal
H2Statue of Trump and Epstein holding hands returns to the National Mall
H3USA TODAY
H2Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli separate after 27 years of marriage
H3USA TODAY Sports
H2Controversial strike 3 call costs Padres late vs. Cubs, playoff elimination follows
H3People
H2Nicole Kidman's 6-word clapback about divorcing Tom Cruise resurfaces amid Keith Urban split
H3Associated Press
H2Climbing star dies in fall from Yosemite's El Capitan
H3People
H2Model with rare medical condition, Nikki Lilly, makes runway debut at Paris Fashion Week
H3Simply Recipes
H2The biggest mistake you're making when cooking steak, according to butchers
H3NBC Universal
H2Robert Morris, Texas megachurch pastor, pleads guilty to sexually abusing a child
H3InStyle
H2Michelle Obama reveals Barack's annoying habit that makes her want to smack him 'upside the head'
H3People
H3AOL
H27 dirty car dealership tricks that almost cost me thousands
H3PetHelpful
H2Husky siblings have hilariously over-the-top reaction when UPS man gives them treats
H3CBS News
H2Amelia Earhart's long-lost plane likely located, research team claims
H3Cheapism
H210 fast-food restaurants that never use frozen beef
H3Parade
H2Sen. Ted Cruz has unfortunate slip of the tongue — and the cringeworthy flub goes viral
H2More to Explore
H3When’s the next Federal Reserve meeting? The latest news — and how it affects your finances
H3102 Informative Maps People Shared That Might Change Your Perspective On Our World
H3“Get Her For Shoplifting”: Footage Of Woman’s Soda Refill Rampage Sparks All Sorts Of Reactions
H3“Simple Car Stuff”: 52 Skills That Require Minimal Training But Give Maximum Results
H3100 Pictures Of ‘Urban Hell’ Showing Everything That’s Wrong With Our Society (New Pics)
H3“The Moment The Rope Broke”: 73 Perfect Pictures Taken Split Seconds Before Disaster Struck
H362 Times Comments Were Better Than The Post
H2Popular Video
H2Entertainment
H2Prince William makes rare comment on his parents' divorce and not wanting to make 'same mistakes'
H2Alicia Silverstone reveals dream was crushed by body-shaming comment from a teacher
H2Chappelle says it's easier to speak freely at Saudi Arabian comedy fest than in US, brings up Charlie Kirk
H2Sean 'Diddy' Combs to appear in court for sentencing in sex-crimes trial – Live updates
H2Court doc suggests Hulk Hogan’s family investigating his medical treatment
H2Who is Taylor Swift's 'Actually Romantic' about? 'Life of a Showgirl' diss track, explained
H3AshburnNews &amp; Weather
H2Latest News
H2Erdogan tells Trump he welcomes peace efforts, but Israel must stop attacks for their success
H2Judge to decide whether to temporarily block Trump’s National Guard deployment in Oregon
H2Supreme Court takes up challenge to Hawaii restrictions on concealed handguns
H2Conservative influencer Nick Sortor released after arrest in fight outside Portland ICE building, police say
H2Supreme Court takes up challenge to Hawaii restrictions on concealed handguns
H2Conservative influencer Nick Sortor released after arrest in fight outside Portland ICE building, police say
H2Parents of college student killed in Tesla crash allege design flaw trapped her in the burning car
H2Flash flooding seen in South Florida as days of heavy rain begin
H2Maine police rescue man from quicksand-like mud after he steps into 'honey pot'
H2True Crime
H2Suspect identified and arrested 4 months after fatal shooting of 2 Arizona teens on Memorial Day camping trip
H2Man jailed for attacking mosque worshipper
H2'The Ed Gein Story': The truth about the notorious serial killer's gruesome mask
H2'I use cannabis as medicine': The US basketball player facing execution in Indonesia over $400 of gummies
H2'The Ed Gein Story': The truth about the notorious serial killer's gruesome mask
H2'I use cannabis as medicine': The US basketball player facing execution in Indonesia over $400 of gummies
H2A timeline of OJ Simpson's life and sensational trial
H2Tenn. woman set for execution decades after luring classmate to her death as teen, carving pentagram on victim
H2How a 'career criminal' with 40 arrests was left free to murder an aspiring teacher
H2Politics
H2Trump pauses $2.1B for Chicago infrastructure projects, leveraging shutdown to pressure Democrats
H2Supreme Court gears up for new term with cases on social issues, Trump policies
H2Trump considering $2K tariff ‘dividend’ for Americans
H2Trump freezes $2 billion in Chicago funds as shutdown battle enters Day 3. Live updates.
H2US Senate to vote on dueling plans to end shutdown, though neither likely to pass
H2Analysis: Democrats rally around healthcare in shutdown fight, hoping for edge in 2026
H2Animals
H2Rottweiler's 'unconventional' relationship with tire swing is a love story for the ages
H217-year-old Belgian malinois crashes biting session and shows everyone he's still got it
H2Golden retriever's post-bath zoomies are pure joy
H2Grumpy baby bunny has the cutest temper tantrum after mom moves her toys
H2Basset hound's 'helicopter tail' looks like 'he could take flight any minute'
H2First responders endure high levels of stress. These dogs can lighten the load
H1Sports
H2WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert to speak for 1st time since Napheesa Collier's blistering comments
H2Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch signs 3-year extension
H2Browns QB Dillon Gabriel is confident for his 1st NFL start and jokes that his dad needs a passport
H2Mac Jones fact checks banana consumption during Thursday Night Football
H2Health
H2Parents watch 11-year-old son 'slowly fade away' following rare chemo complication
H2Daily combo of water, coffee and tea linked to longevity
H2At 68, Denise Austin demonstrates workout to 'boost calorie burn' while walking
H2Why is everyone taking NAD supplements and should you be? A dietitian explains
H2Nutritionists reveal whether dairy causes inflammation
H2How to protect your brain before, during and after menopause
H2Business
H2Travel
H3DOW 30
H3S&amp;P 500
H3NASDAQ
H3RUSSELL 2000
H3CRUDE OIL
H3GOLD
H3SILVER
H3EUR/USD
H310 YR BOND
H3GBP/USD
H3USD/JPY
H3BITCOIN USD
H3CMC CRYPTO
H3FTSE 100
H3NIKKEI
H210 insider Costco hacks that you can't afford to miss
H2Lack of jobs data due to government shutdown muddies the outlook for hiring and the economy
H2US Supreme Court to hear Exxon bid for compensation from Cuban entities
H2Travel
H2The epic 2-mile trail in West Virginia that's worth the climb
H2I visited Japan for the first time. From packing to planning, there's a lot I wish I'd done differently on my 3-week trip
H2This vintage train in Hawaii takes you along a stunning coastline with mountain views — and an ice cream layover, too
H2Escape to this charming mountain town in Connecticut before fall ends
H2Food
H2Why the bananas you eat today are completely different than the ones your grandparents ate
H211 foods you should never order at a diner
H2The 25 recipes that changed how America cooks
H2Swedish candy is still viral for a reason — here's why it's so much better
H28 regional chilis that define America — and where to try them
H2Lighter Side
H2Girl's bravery praised for saving woman's life on bus
H2'Sesame Street' rolls out adorable new videos to help military kids handle deployments and moves
H2Woman caught filling huge container with Costco soda refills sparks fiery debate online
H2Your horoscope for October's harvest supermoon
H2Want more friends? A better social life? Be like my 85-year-old buddy Gerry
H233 retro photos that perfectly capture the vibe of 1983
H2Style
H2The best, worst and oops style moments this week —including Selena Gomez's wedding dresses
H212 fall hair color trends you need to know, from gunmetal 'bronde' to jewel-toned brunette
H2Taylor Swift switches up her bangs in bejeweled LBD for first interview since announcing new album
H2These nude nail designs are everywhere this fall
H2From Rosalía to Kendall Jenner, Schiaparelli brings the va-va-voom
H2Kylie Jenner sparkles in silver chainmail dress with unexpected '70s-inspired details
H2Shopping
H2Prime Day starts next week — but these early sales are already too good to miss
H2Prime Day is the perfect time to shop paper towels, trash bags, and these 30 household essentials
H2Prime Day is the perfect time to shop paper towels, trash bags, and these 30 household essentials
H2Hulu + Live TV literally never goes on sale — but it's $15 off right now
H2Hulu + Live TV literally never goes on sale — but it's $15 off right now
H2The best beauty products of 2025, according to beauty editors, dermatologists, and anti-aging experts
H2The best beauty products of 2025, according to beauty editors, dermatologists, and anti-aging experts
H2Finance
H2Worried the shutdown might hit your wallet? 5 pitfalls to watch out for
H27 dirty car dealership tricks that almost cost me thousands (and how to fight back)
H2The 'conservative AARP' has 2 million members — should you join them?
H2No card? No problem: 4 Sam's Club hacks that work without a membership
H2Missed the $7,500 EV tax credit? Here's why you might be better off
H2No card? No problem: 4 Sam's Club hacks that work without a membership
H2Missed the $7,500 EV tax credit? Here's why you might be better off
H212 everyday money drains — and free alternatives that actually work
H2These checking accounts pay up to 5% — but with a catch
H2Shoppers are facing shocking tariffs on simple buys: 7 steps to dodge the chaos
H2What's a financial go bag? 5 essentials to pack before disaster strikes
H2Daily Horoscope
H2Libra
H2From Our Partners
correct structure
Schema.org JSON-LD
0/2
missing (consider Organization, Article, Product, or FAQPage schemas)
Canonical URL
8/8
https://www.aol.com/
present
HTML lang
4/4
en-US
present
Character encoding
4/4
utf-8
present

Open Graph

Title
3/3
News, Politics, Sports, Mail & Latest Headlines
present
Description
3/3
Discover the latest breaking news in the U.S. and around the world — politics, weather, entertainment, lifestyle, finance, sports and much more.
present
Image
3/3
Image preview
https://s.yimg.com/cv/apiv2/aolfp/images/og-image.png
present
URL
0/3
missing (add <meta property='og:url'> with full URL)
Type
1/1
website
present

Twitter Cards

Card Type
0/1
missing
Title
1/1
News, Politics, Sports, Mail & Latest Headlines
present
Description
1/1
Discover the latest breaking news in the U.S. and around the world — politics, weather, entertainment, lifestyle, finance, sports and much more.
present
Image
1/1
Image preview
https://s.yimg.com/cv/apiv2/aolfp/images/og-image.png
present

Security Headers

HTTPS
30/30
HTTPS enabled
HTTP Strict Transport Security
15/15
Strict-Transport-Security: max-age=31536000
Content Security Policy
15/15
Content-Security-Policy: upgrade-insecure-requests; block-all-mixed-content; sandbox allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-presentation allow-orientation-lock allow-pointer-lock;
Frame Protection
5/5
X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN
MIME Type Protection
5/5
X-Content-Type-Options: nosniff

Domain Trust

Domain Rating
25/25
66 (Last sync: 30th July 2025)
1525
Domain Age
5/5
30 years
Registrar
MarkMonitor, Inc.
Country
US

Infrastructure

Provider
no hosting or CDN provider detected

FAQs

Report-specific answers

Key takeaways for aol.com pulled from this audit.

How often should I refresh the YourWebsiteScore report for aol.com?

The latest audit was captured on October 3, 2025.

Re-run the analysis after major deployments or at least once a month so you can spot Core Web Vitals, snippet, or security regressions before they affect rankings or conversions.

Which Lighthouse performance improvements should aol.com tackle first?

Total Blocking Time (desktop) at 3.2s: reclaim ≈30 points. Split large JavaScript bundles, defer non-critical scripts, and keep heavy work off the main thread to improve responsiveness.

Total Blocking Time (mobile) at 2.2s: reclaim ≈28 points. Split large JavaScript bundles, defer non-critical scripts, and keep heavy work off the main thread to improve responsiveness.

Largest Contentful Paint (mobile) at 10.6s: reclaim ≈25 points. Optimise hero media, inline critical CSS, and prioritise above-the-fold requests so the primary content renders faster.

Which Lighthouse SEO audits should aol.com fix first?

Links do not have descriptive text (mobile) is missing roughly 8 points. Fixing it will raise the SEO score and strengthen how aol.com appears in search.

Links are not crawlable (mobile) is missing roughly 8 points. Fixing it will raise the SEO score and strengthen how aol.com appears in search.

Links do not have descriptive text (desktop) is missing roughly 8 points. Fixing it will raise the SEO score and strengthen how aol.com appears in search.

Links are not crawlable (desktop) is missing roughly 8 points. Fixing it will raise the SEO score and strengthen how aol.com appears in search.

Which Lighthouse Best Practices should aol.com fix first?

Uses deprecated APIs (mobile) is missing roughly 18 points. Fixing it will raise the Best Practices score and keep aol.com aligned with modern browser expectations.

Uses third-party cookies (mobile) is missing roughly 18 points. Fixing it will raise the Best Practices score and keep aol.com aligned with modern browser expectations.

Browser errors were logged to the console (mobile) is missing roughly 4 points. Fixing it will raise the Best Practices score and keep aol.com aligned with modern browser expectations.

Uses deprecated APIs (desktop) is missing roughly 19 points. Fixing it will raise the Best Practices score and keep aol.com aligned with modern browser expectations.

Uses third-party cookies (desktop) is missing roughly 19 points. Fixing it will raise the Best Practices score and keep aol.com aligned with modern browser expectations.

Browser errors were logged to the console (desktop) is missing roughly 4 points. Fixing it will raise the Best Practices score and keep aol.com aligned with modern browser expectations.

Which Lighthouse Accessibility audits should aol.com fix first?

`[aria-*]` attributes do not match their roles (mobile) is missing roughly 4 points. Fixing it will raise the Accessibility score and make aol.com easier to use.

`[role]`s are not contained by their required parent element (mobile) is missing roughly 4 points. Fixing it will raise the Accessibility score and make aol.com easier to use.

Elements use prohibited ARIA attributes (mobile) is missing roughly 3 points. Fixing it will raise the Accessibility score and make aol.com easier to use.

`[aria-*]` attributes do not match their roles (desktop) is missing roughly 4 points. Fixing it will raise the Accessibility score and make aol.com easier to use.

Elements with an ARIA `[role]` that require children to contain a specific `[role]` are missing some or all of those required children. (desktop) is missing roughly 4 points. Fixing it will raise the Accessibility score and make aol.com easier to use.

`[role]`s are not contained by their required parent element (desktop) is missing roughly 4 points. Fixing it will raise the Accessibility score and make aol.com easier to use.

Which Website Quality issues should aol.com fix first?

URL: missing ≈3 points. Missing (add <meta property='og:url'> with full URL). Focus on it to lift aol.com's Website Quality score.

Schema.org JSON-LD: missing ≈2 points. Missing (consider Organization, Article, Product, or FAQPage schemas). Focus on it to lift aol.com's Website Quality score.

Card Type: missing ≈1 points. Missing. Focus on it to lift aol.com's Website Quality score.

Which Trust & Security fixes should aol.com tackle first?

aol.com's Trust & Security score is already 100/100.

Maintain TLS, security headers, and domain hygiene so the score stays perfect after new releases.

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