FCP

First Contentful Paint

The moment the browser displays the first content (text, image, logo, etc.) on the page. This is when users think "something is happening". The shorter the blank white screen time, the better.

Thresholds

≤1.8s Good
≤3s Medium
>3s Poor
≤1.8s Good
≤3s Medium
>3s Poor

Why It Matters?

If users don't see anything in the first 1-2 seconds, they think the page is broken. Fast FCP gives users confidence that "the page is working".

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