Why CrUX & Search Console Don’t Match On Core Web Vitals

Google’s Barry Pollard recently explained why website owners see different Core Web Vitals scores in Chrome User Experience Report (CrUX) versus Google Search Console.

The short answer: both tools can be correct because they measure different things.

Pollard addressed the issue on Bluesky after questions about sites showing 90% “good” page loads in CrUX but only 50% “good” URLs in Search Console. His explanation can help you decide which metrics matter for your SEO work.

CrUX vs. Search Console

CrUX and Search Console measure performance…