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Google Lighthouse

Lighthouse is Google's open-source tool for auditing web pages for performance, accessibility, SEO and more. You can run it on any web page, public or requiring authentication.

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Google Lighthouse is a developer tools perk from Google, offering an open-source audit tool, with no funding required.

Who qualifies
No funding needed
Benefit type
Free plan
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What you get

Inside Google Lighthouse

Lighthouse is an open-source, automated tool to help you improve the quality of web pages. It has audits for performance, accessibility, SEO, and more, and you can run it on any web page, public or requiring authentication.

Source: The provider's official program page

Eligibility

Who it's for

Free planAny startup
Funding / backing
No funding needed
Geography
Global
Recurring / expiry
No end date is stated.
Other requirements
Lighthouse is open source.
How to claim

How to apply for Google Lighthouse

Steps to apply
  1. 1Run it on any web page.
  2. 2No application is needed.
Good to know: Plans read on developer.chrome.com/docs/lighthouse/overview on October 28, 2026.
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Questions

Google Lighthouse: common questions

What do you get with Google Lighthouse?

Google Lighthouse offers an open-source audit tool.

Who qualifies for Google Lighthouse?

Google Lighthouse is open to any startup, with no funding required. Lighthouse is open source.

Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get Google Lighthouse?

No. Google Lighthouse is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.

How do I apply for Google Lighthouse?

Run it on any web page. No application is needed.

How long do I have to use Google Lighthouse, and does it expire?

No end date is stated.

Is Google Lighthouse available outside the US?

Google Lighthouse is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.

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