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Bubble App Slow to Load

Workaround available Web, Mobile Updated October 21, 2026

Quick answer

Slow Bubble pages almost always load too much data: repeating groups without pagination, unconstrained searches and many hidden groups. Paginate lists, constrain searches and load elements only when visible; check the status page if the slowdown appeared overnight.

Most likely fix: Paginate repeating groups.

Symptoms

Pages take several seconds to show data; repeating groups fill slowly; images in lists load one by one; app got slower as the database grew.

Why it happens

  • Repeating groups loading hundreds or thousands of rows
  • Searches filtered with :filtered instead of constraints
  • Too many repeating groups or hidden groups on one page
  • Large images loaded from the database
  • Platform-wide latency on Bubble's side

How to fix it

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

  1. 1. Paginate repeating groups

    1. Select the repeating group
    2. Set a fixed number of rows or use 'ext. vertical scrolling' with a small initial count
    3. Load more items on scroll or with a button

  2. 2. Constrain searches

    1. Replace :filtered with search constraints
    2. Only fetch fields and records the page needs

  3. 3. Load data only when visible

    1. Set data sources with a condition so they only load when the group becomes visible
    2. Reduce the number of repeating groups on the page

  4. 4. Optimize images

    1. Resize images before upload or use Bubble's image processing
    2. Show images after the main content loads

  5. 5. Rule out a platform issue

    1. Check status.bubble.io
    2. Test the app link from another network to rule out your ISP

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