Chrome Lighthouse
Audit and monitor site speed, performance, accessibility, and SEO using Chrome Lighthouse in SplashDash.
Last updated: July 3, 2025
Updated by: Ruan Marinho
What is this integration?
The Chrome Lighthouse integration allows SplashDash to automatically run performance audits on your website using Google's open-source auditing tool. Lighthouse evaluates how well your pages perform in key categories like performance, SEO, and accessibility.
This integration gives you objective, consistent insights into your site's health directly inside your reports.
What does it gather?
Once connected, SplashDash uses Lighthouse to scan web pages and deliver actionable data, including:
Performance Scores – Page load times, interactivity, and Core Web Vitals
Accessibility Ratings – Identifies issues that may affect usability for users with disabilities
SEO Checks – Verifies technical SEO best practices like meta tags, crawlability, and mobile support
Best Practices – Assesses HTTPS usage, image formats, and coding standards
Progressive Web App (PWA) Compliance – Indicates if your site meets PWA standards
What kind of reports can this integration be used with?
Lighthouse data enhances several types of technical and performance reports in SplashDash:
Website Speed & Performance Reports – Show how fast your pages load and where they can improve
Technical SEO Audit Reports – Highlight SEO issues like missing meta tags, noindex warnings, or slow page rendering
Accessibility Compliance Reports – Track and improve accessibility scores for ADA or WCAG readiness
Mobile Optimization Reports – Analyze how your site performs on mobile devices using real Lighthouse data
Developer Dashboards – Provide your dev team with clear, trackable metrics to prioritize technical fixes
Example report
A sample report generated using data from the Chrome Lighthouse integration.
Source: Chrome Lighthouse, WhatCMS, Ahrefs, OpenAI, ICANN, Moz
Frequently asked questions
What is Chrome Lighthouse and why is it useful for SEO?
Chrome Lighthouse is a tool developed by Google to audit web pages for performance, accessibility, SEO, and more. It provides a structured set of scores and recommendations that help web developers and marketers identify improvement areas. In SEO, these metrics directly impact how Google evaluates user experience and can affect search rankings.
How often does Lighthouse data update in SplashDash?
SplashDash automatically pulls the latest results into your reports when you run an action, ensuring that your site’s technical performance is always up to date. This allows for regular monitoring without needing to run manual scans.
Do I need to install anything to use Lighthouse in SplashDash?
No additional installation is needed. SplashDash uses Chrome’s headless mode and Lighthouse API to run audits in the background. Once enabled, it will automatically scan the pages you specify and present the data directly in your dashboards.
Can I use this integration on multiple pages or sites?
Yes, you can audit multiple pages and websites with the Chrome Lighthouse integration. To audit multiple domains, simply run multiple actions/reports with your desired domains.
What do the Lighthouse scores actually mean?
Each Lighthouse category—Performance, Accessibility, SEO, Best Practices, and PWA—is scored from 0 to 100. Higher scores indicate better adherence to Google's recommended standards. The integration not only shows these scores but also explains what’s behind them, so your team can take action on specific problem areas.
For more detailed information, please visit the official Chrome Lighthouse website.
Questions about this integration? Email hello@splashdash.ai
