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Lab dataWhat it means for you.
Performance numbers collected in a controlled test with fixed device and network settings.
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What it means
Lab tools such as Lighthouse run a page under set conditions so results are repeatable. They are good for debugging and catching regressions. They cannot show what real visitors experience.
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What is Lab data?
Performance numbers collected in a controlled test with fixed device and network settings.
Where does it sit in Growth Score?
It belongs to the Activation pillar, one of the 12 pillars your score is built from.
What should I read next?
Start with Field data and Page speed, then browse the other terms in Activation.
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How does your site score?
Growth Score reads your site and scores its Activation pillar against sites like yours.
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