
Core Web Vitals 2026: The New Metrics
INP (Interaction to Next Paint) has replaced FID. Learn how to optimize for the latest Google speed metrics.
Speed is User Experience
Google's Core Web Vitals are the definitive report card for your website's UX.
The Big 3
1. LCP (Largest Contentful Paint)
Target: < 2.5s The main banner/hero image must load instantly. Fix: Preload hero image. Use WebP.
2. INP (Interaction to Next Paint) - NEW
Target: < 200ms When I click "Menu", how fast does it open? Fix: Remove heavy JavaScript from the main thread.
3. CLS (Cumulative Layout Shift)
Target: < 0.1 Does the text move when an ad loads? Fix: Reserve space for ads/images in CSS.
Passing all 3 gives you a "Good Page Experience" badge in Search Console, boosting rank.
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Written by Ashraf Kamal
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