Google Mobile-Friendly Test replacement: what to use now
Updated
Google retired the Mobile-Friendly Test on 1 December 2023. Use Lighthouse, Google's own route now, or Sitecomb's free score instead.
Checking a whole website usually takes several tools. Sitecomb checks six areas at once, and its full report gives a plain fix for each problem.
What replaced it
- Lighthouse and PageSpeed Insights. The old test's address now opens Lighthouse. Run PageSpeed Insights and read the phone result.
- Your own phone. Open your site on mobile data, not wifi. Try tapping your phone number and your main button.
- Sitecomb's free score. Phones are one of its six areas, with four checks.
What Sitecomb's phone checks look at
| Check | What it means |
|---|---|
| Set up for phones | The page tells phones how to size itself |
| Fits the screen | No sideways scrolling |
| Readable text | You can read it without zooming |
| Thumb-sized buttons | Buttons and links are big enough to tap |
The same free score also covers security, privacy, page health, contact details and found online.
Common questions
Is Google's Mobile-Friendly Test still available?
No. Google retired it on 1 December 2023, along with the Mobile Usability report in Search Console.
How do I check if my website is mobile friendly now?
Run PageSpeed Insights and read the phone result, or get a free Sitecomb score. Then check it on your own phone.
Does mobile friendliness still matter for Google?
Yes. Google mainly uses the phone version of your site to index and rank it.
Get your free score. The full report is $4.99 (USD; your local price is shown at checkout) and names each problem with a plain fix.
Updated: 9 November 2026. The redirect to Lighthouse re-checked on publish day.
Google's Mobile-Friendly Test, PageSpeed Insights and Lighthouse are trademarks of their owners. Sitecomb is not affiliated with or endorsed by them. Comparisons use each tool's public pages as dated above.