What does the 'Visually Complete' metric measure?

The 'Visually Complete' metric measures the time when the visual area of a page has finished loading and is fully rendered for the user. This metric focuses on the user experience, as it indicates how quickly the content is presented visually on the screen, allowing users to perceive that the webpage is ready to interact with.

This metric is particularly important because it captures the moment the user can see and interact with most of the important elements of a webpage, which significantly affects user satisfaction and engagement. While total page load time or server-client transfer times are relevant to understanding overall performance, 'Visually Complete' specifically centers on the point at which users can start engaging with the content without waiting for additional elements to render.