Screenshot API for theguardian.com
Last verified: Feb 1, 2026
TL;DR: Capture theguardian.com programmatically. Average load time 2600ms. Built with React, Next.js. Mobile score: 96/100.
Capture theguardian.com
Site overview
Theguardian (theguardian.com) is a news site. ForgeKit captures pixel-perfect screenshots with configurable viewports, wait conditions, and ad blocking.
Performance data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| domain | theguardian.com |
| load time ms | 2600 |
| tech stack | ["React","Next.js"] |
| mobile score | 96 |
| viewport desktop | 1280x720 |
| viewport mobile | 390x844 |
| recommended wait ms | 2000 |
| config tips | ["Use viewport width 1280 for theguardian.com desktop layout","Wait 2s after load for lazy images on theguardian.com","Block ads for cleaner theguardian.com captures"] |
Recommended API config
{
"url": "https://theguardian.com",
"width": 1280,
"height": 720,
"waitMs": 2000,
"blockAds": true
}- Use viewport width 1280 for theguardian.com desktop layout
- Wait 2s after load for lazy images on theguardian.com
- Block ads for cleaner theguardian.com captures
Tech stack detected
React · Next.js
Community config tips
- Block third-party ad scripts for cleaner captures on news sites.
- Use fullPage: true sparingly — it increases credits and load time.
- Set waitForSelector when targeting SPAs with lazy-loaded content.
- Cache screenshots for 7 days when content doesn't change frequently.
FAQ
How do I screenshot theguardian.com?
POST to /api/v1/screenshot with the URL and your API key. Returns a job ID for async processing.
Does it support mobile viewports?
Yes. Set width to 390 and height to 844 for iPhone 14 Pro dimensions.