What is Google Lighthouse?

Lighthouse can be employed on any website, regardless of whether it is publicly available or requires authentication to access. It assesses various dimensions, including performance, accessibility, progressive web applications, SEO, and additional factors. You can run Lighthouse through Chrome DevTools, the command line, or as a Node application. To initiate an evaluation, simply input a URL, and Lighthouse will carry out a series of tests on the web page, generating a comprehensive report that indicates the overall quality of the site. This report allows you to pinpoint which audits failed, serving as a roadmap for enhancing the webpage. Every evaluation is accompanied by a reference document that explains the importance of each audit and provides actionable recommendations for improvement. Furthermore, to view the results in the Lighthouse Viewer, you will need to access the JSON output from the Lighthouse report. The next section describes how to retrieve this JSON format according to the specific Lighthouse stream you are working with, ensuring you can analyze and apply the insights effectively. Understanding this process not only aids in addressing immediate issues but also contributes to long-term improvements in web performance and user experience.

Screenshots and Video

Google Lighthouse Screenshot 1

Company Facts

Company Name:
Google
Date Founded:
1998
Company Location:
United States
Company Website:
developers.google.com/web/tools/lighthouse

Product Details

Deployment
SaaS
Training Options
Documentation Hub
Video Library
Support
Web-Based Support

Product Details

Target Company Sizes
Individual
1-10
11-50
51-200
201-500
501-1000
1001-5000
5001-10000
10001+
Target Organization Types
Mid Size Business
Small Business
Enterprise
Freelance
Nonprofit
Government
Startup
Supported Languages
English

Google Lighthouse Categories and Features

Website Optimization Tools

Competitor Analysis
Content Management
Keyword Research Tools
Link Management
Performance Metrics
Problem Area Alerts