Google Retires Search Console’s Page Experience Report
Google has announced removing the Page Experience report from the Search Console as part of its effort to simplify the tool’s interface. Despite this change, site owners will still have access to critical performance and security metrics through Core Web Vitals (CWV) and HTTPS reports, which will continue to function independently.
Why the Page Experience Report Was Removed
The Page Experience report, which previously combined Core Web Vitals and HTTPS data into a single dashboard, is being retired to streamline the Search Console.
Google aims to reduce interface clutter while ensuring that essential metrics remain accessible.
Core Web Vitals Reporting to Stay
The Core Web Vitals report will continue to offer insights into user experience with metrics such as:
- Largest Contentful Paint (LCP): Measures loading performance.
- Interaction to Next Paint (INP): Tracks responsiveness.
- Cumulative Layout Shift (CLS): Evaluates visual stability.
These metrics are categorized into “poor,” “needs improvement,” and “good,” allowing site owners to assess performance for both mobile and desktop users.
HTTPS Security Monitoring
The standalone HTTPS report will also remain available to track the security status of indexed URLs.
It highlights issues like:
- Invalid SSL certificates.
- HTTP/HTTPS canonical conflicts.
- Sitemap configuration errors.
- Redirect chain problems.
This ensures site owners can address potential security vulnerabilities impacting user trust and search rankings.
Implications for SEO Monitoring
Although the consolidated Page Experience dashboard is being discontinued, Google stresses that page experience remains a critical factor for site performance.
By accessing the individual Core Web Vitals and HTTPS reports, users can gain deeper insights and take focused optimization actions.
This update reflects Google’s commitment to refining the Search Console interface, ensuring it remains user-friendly while still providing the tools necessary for tracking and improving site performance and security.
