What are good Core Web Vitals scores in 2026?

Google defines good scores as LCP under 2.5 seconds, INP under 200 milliseconds, and CLS under 0.1. Pages meeting all three thresholds are considered to have a good page experience. Aim to hit these targets for at least 75 percent of your page loads, which is the 75th percentile threshold Google uses in its assessments.

Do Core Web Vitals directly affect Google rankings?

Yes. Since June 2021, Core Web Vitals have been a confirmed Google ranking signal as part of the page experience update. While content relevance and authority remain stronger signals, CWV can be the deciding factor between pages of similar quality. Sites that pass all three metrics consistently see improved visibility in search results.

How often should I check my Core Web Vitals?

Check your field data in Google Search Console at least monthly to catch regressions early. Run Lighthouse audits after every major deployment. For high-traffic sites, consider setting up continuous monitoring with tools like web-vitals.js reporting to your analytics platform so you can catch issues within hours rather than weeks.

What replaced FID and why?

Interaction to Next Paint (INP) officially replaced First Input Delay (FID) as a Core Web Vital in March 2024. FID only measured the delay before the browser started processing the first interaction, while INP measures the full latency of all interactions throughout the page lifecycle. INP is a more comprehensive metric because it captures the entire user experience, not just the first click.

How long does it take to see ranking improvements after fixing Core Web Vitals?

Google uses field data collected over a 28-day rolling window in the Chrome User Experience Report. After deploying fixes, it typically takes four to six weeks for improved field data to appear in Search Console. Ranking changes may follow gradually after that. The timeline depends on crawl frequency and how competitive your keywords are.

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Core Web Vitals 2026: Complete Guide to Optimizing LCP, INP, and CLS

A practical developer guide to mastering Core Web Vitals in 2026. Learn how to optimize LCP, INP (the metric that replaced FID), and CLS with real techniques used on production Next.js sites, plus the measurable impact on rankings and conversions.

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