HTTP 103 Early Hints

The server sends preliminary headers to allow the browser to start preloading resources before the final response.

What 103 means

HTTP 103 Early Hints allows the server to send HTTP headers before the final response. Browsers can start preloading linked resources (CSS, fonts, scripts) while the server is still preparing the full response. This can significantly improve page load performance.

Common causes

How to fix it

SEO impact

Positive indirect impact. Faster page loads improve Core Web Vitals, which Google uses as a ranking signal.

Monitoring tip

LemWatch tracks Core Web Vitals including LCP. Sites using 103 Early Hints often see improved LCP scores.