What is INP by error clicks
INP by error clicks shows how Interaction to Next Paint (INP) differs for sessions where users encounter error clicks compared to those without them.
An error click happens when a user interacts with an element, but the outcome fails — such as clicking a broken link, submitting a form that throws an error, or pressing a button that doesn’t respond as expected. These clicks signal technical breakdowns that disrupt the flow.
This breakdown helps you see whether slow responsiveness (high INP) is making these failures worse. If the page takes too long to react, users may assume their interaction caused an error, even if the root issue is functional.
INP by error clicks sample
Should you worry
In a healthy view, INP for sessions with error clicks remains similar to those without them. Errors may still happen, but they come from backend logic or broken flows — not responsiveness delays.
A healthy setup typically shows:
INP consistently below 200ms in both groups.
Instant visual feedback even when errors occur.
Failures tied to functionality, not slow interaction handling.
If INP is stable, error clicks are a functional issue, not a responsiveness issue.
Unhealthy INP by error clicks
If error click sessions consistently show higher INP values, responsiveness delays may be amplifying user frustration and error frequency.
Common causes include:
Buttons or forms responding late, leading users to resubmit and trigger errors.
APIs or scripts blocking before feedback is shown.
Main thread congestion delaying error handling or messaging.
Event handlers overloaded with logic, slowing response to clicks.
Here, poor INP makes functional errors feel even worse by hiding or delaying system feedback.
Resolving unhealthy INP by error clicks
Go-to action plan to resolve an unhealthy INP by error clicks:
Ask Uxi to analyze your INP by error clicks values and suggest improvements.
Use Filters to see if responsiveness-related errors cluster by device, country, or traffic type.
Simulate INP of the suspected breakdown to see if fixing it will resolve the INP by error clicks. If yes, this is where the resolution focus should be.
Use an automated INP optimization tool like INProve to improve your INP by error clicks values.
Once you’ve improved INP, set an alert to be the first to know if it starts worsening again.
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