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Interaction to Next Paint (INP)
A Core Web Vital measuring how quickly a page visibly responds to user interactions; 200 milliseconds or less is good.
By Brandon Mina·CEO, BrandPilot AI·Updated November 2026
Short answer
Interaction to Next Paint (INP) is a Core Web Vital measuring how quickly a page visibly responds to user interactions, with 200 milliseconds or less considered good. It assesses clicks, taps and key presses throughout a visit. Heavy JavaScript and long tasks on the main thread are common causes of poor INP scores.