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Anytype Blank Screen on Launch

Workaround available Windows, Mac, Linux Updated October 21, 2026

Quick answer

A blank screen when Anytype opens is often tied to one channel (reported after Notion imports in 2026). Update Anytype and your OS, reinstall, and on Linux try the .deb instead of Flatpak; for graphical glitches, delete the GPUCache folder.

Most likely fix: Update Anytype and your OS.

Symptoms

Anytype opens to a white or blank window, or crashes when a specific channel is opened, while other channels work.

Why it happens

  • Corrupted or very large imported channel
  • Packaging issue (e.g. Flatpak on Linux)
  • GPU cache or graphics glitches
  • Outdated app or OS

How to fix it

Try these in order — the most common fix is first.

  1. 1. Update Anytype and your OS

    1. Install the latest Anytype from download.anytype.io
    2. Install pending OS updates
    3. Reinstall Anytype and reopen it

  2. 2. Reset local UI state

    1. Open File > Open > Config Directory
    2. Rename localStorage-.json to localStorage-backup.json
    3. Restart Anytype (this didn't help every user)

  3. 3. Clear the GPU cache

    1. Quit Anytype
    2. Delete the GPUCache folder in the Anytype config directory (~/.config/anytype on Linux)
    3. Restart the app

  4. 4. Switch package on Linux

    1. Uninstall the Flatpak version
    2. Install the .deb or AppImage from download.anytype.io

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