Google Lighthouse: This is how the analysis tool works
You can analyze your website with the Google Lighthouse tool. In this article we will show you how to set up Lightouse and what functions the program has.
How to set up Google Lighthouse
You can use Lighthouse with a Chrome extension or through the Chrome Developer Console Chrome Canary.
- To add Lighthouse as a Chrome extension, open the Chrome webstore and search for "Lighthouse".
- Then select the "Add" field and give Lighthouse the required permissions.
- Now Lighthouse has been added to Chrome. You will find the extension in the top right corner.
- If you want to use Lighthouse in Chrome Canary, you can find it in the "Audits" area.
Google Lighthouse features
Google Lighthouse offers useful functions that you can use to analyze your website.
- With Google Lighthouse, you have the opportunity to test search engine optimization, mobile user-friendliness and performance.
- Due to the many details, the tool is aimed primarily at professional users.
- If you want to carry out an analysis, you have to open the corresponding website and select "Generate Report" in the browser extension.
- Under "Options" you can also select the aspects that should be included in the analysis.
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