Health scores explained

Every site in Field has a health score — a single number from 0 to 100 that reflects the overall condition of the site based on scan findings. The score updates with each scan and gives both operators and clients a clear picture of where things stand.

How scores are calculated

The health score is a weighted composite derived from active findings across all seven scan domains. Each finding deducts points from a perfect 100, weighted by both the domain's importance and the finding's severity. A critical security finding pulls the score down more than a low-severity SEO issue.

Seven domains

Findings are organized into seven domains, each contributing to the composite score with its own weight:

Score ranges

Scores map to four conditions:

• • 90 – 100 — Excellent. Minimal findings, well-maintained. The goal for active stewardship.
• • 70 – 89 — Good. Some issues present but nothing critical. Normal operating range for most sites.
• • 50 – 69 — Needs attention. Accumulating issues that should be addressed before they compound.
• • Below 50 — Critical. Significant problems across multiple domains. Likely requires a focused remediation sprint.

Score changes over time

Each scan produces a new score snapshot. Field tracks the trend — the score from the previous scan is compared to the current one, and the delta is shown alongside the score. A rising score means findings are being resolved faster than new ones appear. A declining score means the opposite. Monthly reports include the score trajectory for the period.

Relationship to findings and work

The score is a consequence, not a goal. It goes up when you resolve findings through the work pipeline. It goes down when new issues are detected in scans. Operators don't manipulate the score directly — they do the work, and the score reflects reality. This makes it a reliable signal for clients: when the number moves, something actually changed.