First Contentful Paint (FCP)
The page begins to display within 1.8 seconds.
Impact
(How ScanGov measures tasklist priorities.)
Why it's important
Faster loading pages enhance user experience and are more likely to retain visitors.User stories
As a user visiting the website, I want the first visible content to load quickly so that I know the site is responding and I don’t leave out of frustration.
Error
(ScanGov messaging when a site fails a standard)
Page didn't display within 1.8 seconds.
About
First Contentful Paint (FCP) measures how quickly a webpage shows any content after a user starts to load it. It checks the time from when the user begins to navigate to the page until any part of the page’s content, like text or images, appears on the screen. A fast FCP reassures users that the page is loading. For a good user experience, aim for an FCP of 1.8 seconds or less.