Break Up Long JavaScript Tasks to Improve Responsiveness

Web Vitals Analyzer

What is this warning?

Your page contains JavaScript tasks that run for a long time on the main thread, making the page unresponsive to user input. This directly impacts Interaction to Next Paint (INP) scores.

How to Fix This Issue

How to Fix It

The Problem

A single JavaScript function that takes hundreds of milliseconds to execute.

The Solution

Break down long tasks into smaller, asynchronous chunks using `setTimeout`, `requestIdleCallback`, or Web Workers. This allows the browser to process other tasks and respond to user input.

Why This Works

By yielding to the main thread, you ensure the page remains responsive, improving INP and overall user experience.

SEO Impact

This issue can affect your site's search engine rankings and user experience. Addressing it promptly helps ensure optimal performance and visibility in search results.

Automatic Detection

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