Lighthouse

Lighthouse is an open-source, automated tool for improving the performance, quality, and correctness of your web apps.

Lighthouse - An Automated Web Application Performance Tool

Lighthouse is a Chrome extension used as an automated tool for improving web apps. It's an open-source program that audits pages, conducts multiple tests, and produces an assessment report guiding how to advance your web app's performance, quality and accuracy. It also allows users to view and share their reports online.

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Extension stats

By: https://developers.google.com/web

Users: 1,000,000+

Rating: 4.44

(319)

Version: 100.0.0.4 (Last updated: 2024-04-23)

Creation date: 2019-11-19

Permissions:

activeTab
storage

Size: 51.92K

Email: li*****@google.com

URLs: Website

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 356 ▲ 79

Other rankings

#5 in Developer Tools

#13 in google keyword 40 ▲ 1

#16 in source keyword 14

#17 in extension keyword 27 ▲ 6

#24 in tool keyword 32

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Other platforms

Not available on Android

Google Lighthouse (v100.0.0.3)

17,140+ 3.63

(48)

Not available on Edge

User reviews

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Pros

Effective for SEO analysis and improving website performance
Provides in-depth analysis for both desktop and mobile modes
Offers useful suggestions for resolving issues
Highly recommended by users for its functionality
User-friendly interface for website assessments

Cons

Missing PWA testing feature, which is a significant drawback for many users
Some users prefer using built-in Chrome DevTools instead of this extension
Delayed updates leading to outdated versions
Users report issues with the extension not displaying certain functionalities properly
Occasional errors in running reports such as 404 not found

Most mentioned

Absence of PWA testing feature
Need for updates and newer versions
General effectiveness for SEO and website performance analysis
User queries about missing functionalities
Suggestions for improvement and better features

User reviews

wheres the new version? i reinstall its still old, the notification said i use previous version

diva sahri, 2024-12-29

Why PWA check is gone?

Mateusz Jackowski, 2024-11-18

Highly recommend this SEO friendly tool for your https://www.uaevisa.ae/ website

Nguyễn Phi Khánh - SEO, 2024-10-22

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Lighthouse does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk impact analysis details

Low Request access to the following domains:

Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Lighthouse. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details

Medium This extension has medium user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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