Is Lichess lagging?Measurements in progress...No. And your network is good.No. And your network is bad.Yes. It will be fixed soon!
Lichess server latency
The time it takes to process a move on the server. It's the same for everybody, and only depends on the servers load. The more players, the higher it gets, but Lichess developers do their best to keep it low. It rarely exceeds 10ms.
Network between Lichess and you
The time it takes to send a move from your computer to Lichess's server, and get a response back. The ping depends on your distance to Lichess (France) as well as the quality of your Internet connection. Lichess developers cannot fix your Wi-Fi or make light go faster.
You can find both these values at any time, by clicking your username in the top bar.
Lag compensation
Lichess compensates for network lag. This includes sustained lag and occasional lag spikes. Compensation limits and rules are based on time control and already-compensated lag, ensuring the game stays fair for both players. As a result, having a higher network lag than your opponent is not a handicap!