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FID

Abbreviation for First Input Delay

In short and in plain language

FID is a measure for web pages.

It measures the wait between the first input of a visitor and the page reply.

It is part of a group of key measures for web pages.

The value shows if a page feels slow or smooth.

Definition
FID describes the delay between a visitor's first input and the web page's response. The value belongs to the Core Web Vitals metrics. It shows how sluggish or smooth a page feels.