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YSlow 3.1.2

Analyze and improve web page performance

YSlow is a Firefox add-on integrated with Firebug that grades web pages against performance rules and suggests ways to improve loading efficiency. It can use the YSlow V2, Classic V1, or Small Site or Blog ruleset, and supports custom rulesets based on these options. The add-on also summarizes page components, shows statistics, and includes tools such as Smush.it and JSLint. Multiple analysis windows make it possible to compare results for different pages side by side.

YSlow 3.1.2 details

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License: Freeware
Price: FREE
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File size: 1.00 MB
Downloads: 376
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YSlowBrowser ToolsWindows XP, Windows Vista, Windows Vista x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 x64, Windows 10, Windows 10 x64

User Rating: 2.7 (12 votes)

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YSlow for Windows 10 - Full description

YSlow is a web page performance analyzer for developers and site owners who want to identify potential causes of slow loading. It evaluates a page against performance rules and assigns a grade, then presents recommendations intended to help improve the page. The Firefox add-on integrates with the Firebug development tool, placing its analysis alongside other browser-based web development work.

The analysis can use one of three built-in rulesets: YSlow V2, Classic V1, or Small Site or Blog. These provide different sets of criteria for assessing a page, while custom rulesets can be created from the built-in options. This lets developers apply a consistent standard across a site or tailor checks to a particular project. Results identify areas that may need attention rather than making changes to the page automatically.

Alongside its grade and recommendations, YSlow summarizes page components and displays statistics that help explain what the page contains. Its performance tools include Smush.it for image optimization and JSLint for checking JavaScript. An experimental feature detects components that load after the page's onload event, including on pages that prevent embedding or framing. The CDN rule reports potential offenders by domain, making the relevant hosts easier to identify.

YSlow can run multiple analysis instances in separate windows, so results for different pages can be viewed side by side. This is useful when comparing pages, checking the effect of development changes, or reviewing performance across sections of a site. Its rule-based grades and component summaries also provide a structured starting point for investigating pages with many resources or possible optimization issues.

The program is freeware and is intended for use as a Firefox add-on integrated with Firebug. The supplied operating-system information lists Windows versions through Windows 10, including 64-bit editions where indicated; it does not establish Windows 11 compatibility. YSlow analyzes pages and offers guidance, so developers still need to decide which recommendations fit their site's requirements and implement any changes themselves.

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