Performance & Core Web Vitals · Glossary term

INP (Interaction to Next Paint) explained without jargon.

Time between user click and visual response. Replaces FID since March 2024. Target: under 200 ms.

Extended definition

Time between user click and visual response. Replaces FID since March 2024. Target: under 200 ms.

Context and application

INP is stricter than the old FID because it measures ALL interactions, not just the first. Sites that seemed OK on FID (under 100ms) can fail on INP if they have heavy handlers on scroll, hover, click on interactive components. Most common sources of bad INP: React rendering cascade on state changes, third-party scripts (Intercom, HubSpot, ad networks) that block main thread, animation libraries that recalculate layout. Web Workers and debouncing are tactical solutions. Eliminating useless third-parties is the strategic solution.

In practice

optimize heavy JavaScript and event handlers.

How SEO Master PRO MAX helps

For INP (Interaction to Next Paint), the relevant module in the app is Speed module. See the dedicated page for how it works concretely on your site.

See Speed module →

Related terms

Core Web Vitals, Render-blocking.

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