The Guardian
theguardian.com
PDF Conversion Score
55/ 100
Score Insights
Fair (0–49)Good (50–79)Great (80–100)
- Native page count
- 6
- PrintFriendly page count
- 5
- Delta
- 17% (High)
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Score Breakdown
- Text obstructionA privacy overlay is partially covering the main article content, which affects readability. This overlay obscures a significant portion of the text.
- Ad density near textThere is a sponsored section that is adjacent to the article text, which can distract readers even though it does not overlap with the main content.
- Layout alignment/readabilityThe layout has some inconsistent spacing and awkward line breaks, which can make it difficult for readers to follow the text smoothly.
About this website
The Guardian is a British news and media organization known for its independent journalism and comprehensive coverage of global events. It offers news, opinion, and analysis across various topics.
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Leaderboard International News
| Rank | Domain | Native pages | PrintFriendly pages | Delta | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | time.com | 13 | 6 | -54% | 82 |
| #2 | bbc.com | 7 | 5 | -29% | 65 |
| #3 | reuters.com | 15 | 1 | -93% | 60 |
| #4 | theguardian.com | 6 | 5 | -17% | 55 |
| #5 | un.org | 1 | 27 | +2600% | 30 |
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