PreloadWhat it means for you.

A hint telling the browser to fetch an important file early, before it would normally discover it.

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What it means

Preloading is useful for the main image or a key font that the browser finds late. Used on too many files, it competes with other critical requests. Reserve it for one or two resources.

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What is Preload?

A hint telling the browser to fetch an important file early, before it would normally discover it.

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 Preconnect and Largest Contentful Paint, then browse the other terms in Activation.

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