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Removing Next.js Got My Blog to 100 on Every Lighthouse Category

A developer's blog post explaining how replacing Next.js with Hono and using Cloudflare CDN and image transformations got their blog platform to 100 on all Lighthouse scores.

What HN thinks

Thread discovers, once again, that static HTML is fast, then spends 40 comments arguing about which static site generator to use.

Never needed Next.js for a blog
Most commenters say a static blog never warranted a heavy SPA framework, and the result is unsurprising, like a hangar versus a cottage.
Next.js can score 100 too
Some argue Next.js static export or careful development hits perfect Lighthouse scores, so the problem was usage, not the tool.
Agents make frameworks less necessary
Several think LLMs can write vanilla sites or custom generators, reducing the value of big frameworks, though others doubt consistency and note complex apps still benefit from frameworks.

Consensus: Most agree static HTML/CSS is the right fit for a blog and that Next.js is overkill there; the debate is mainly over which generator to pick.

Recommended in the comments

Hugo ↗ (tool): Single binary, fast, well documented, scores 100 easily, with Pipes for responsive images, though some hit breaking changes on upgrades.
Astro ↗ (tool): Produces lean static output while allowing optional React/Vue/Svelte islands when interactivity is needed.
Zola (tool): Opinionated, quick to set up, and no dependency churn for small sites and blogs.
TanStack Start ↗ (library): Suggested as a Next.js replacement with better defaults and selective SSR.
Web Origami ↗ (tool): Flexible and doesn't lock you into a fixed site structure.
Zine ↗ (tool): Mentioned as a lightweight alternative used for a personal blog.