Interaction to Next Paint (INP)
Page responds in under 0.2 seconds.
Impact
(How ScanGov measures tasklist priorities.)
Why it's important
A fast response time increases interactivity and user satisfaction, leading to a more engaging experience.User stories
As a user interacting with the page, I want the site to respond quickly to my actions so that I feel in control and don’t experience delays.
As a user of a cheaper model mobile phone, I want your website to respond to my interactions quickly. If it is inefficient and performs a lot of processing on my device I wonder if it is even working, get stressed out and may click multiple times.
Error
(ScanGov messaging when a site fails a standard)
Page response exceeded 0.2 seconds.
About
Interaction to Next Paint (INP) measures how quickly a webpage responds to user actions like clicks or typing. It tracks the time from when you interact until the next screen update. A good INP score is 200 milliseconds or less, ensuring a smooth experience. INP has replaced First Input Delay (FID) as a key performance metric.