render dependence
How much of a page's meaning exists only after JavaScript runs.
What render dependence does not show
Crawlers that do not execute scripts see whatever the server sent, which on some sites is a shell.
How CrawlCheck measures render dependence
One finding code measures it. Its share of all scans is computed from the live corpus when this page is served, not typed into it.
| Finding code | Share of scans | Guide |
|---|---|---|
CONTENT_NEEDS_JAVASCRIPT | 1.8% | AI visibility tools compared: what each one measures |
Every code, its rule and its current rate: the dataset page. Scan a site to see which apply to it.
Definitions that name render dependence
Related terms in Delivery and rendering
What arrives on the wire, and what only exists after something else runs.
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Questions about render dependence
What is render dependence?
How much of a page's meaning exists only after JavaScript runs.
What does render dependence not show or guarantee?
How much of a page's meaning exists only after JavaScript runs. Crawlers that do not execute scripts see whatever the server sent, which on some sites is a shell.
How does CrawlCheck measure render dependence?
Through the finding code CONTENT_NEEDS_JAVASCRIPT, each with a stated rule, evidence bytes and a live share of scans on the dataset page.
Which area of the glossary does render dependence belong to?
Delivery and rendering: What arrives on the wire, and what only exists after something else runs.
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