Why Is Confluence So Slow?
Quick answer
Confluence slows down mainly on large pages, big tables and pages with many macros. Splitting the page, trimming tables and macros, and testing a clean browser usually helps.
Most likely fix: Split the page
How to fix it
Try these in order — the most common fix is first.
1. Split the page
- Create child pages for large sections
- Move big tables to their own page
- Link them from the parent page
Did this fix it?2. Reduce heavy elements
- Remove or reduce macros such as Jira issue lists
- Test the page after each removal to find the culprit
Did this fix it?3. Rule out your browser
- Open Confluence in a private window with extensions off
- Try a different browser
- Check the Atlassian status page for incidents
Did this fix it?
Symptoms
Pages take many seconds to open in view or edit mode, typing lags, tables freeze the editor.
Why it happens
- Very large pages or tables (acknowledged in Atlassian bug reports)
- Many macros and embedded content
- Small edits triggering a full re-render
- Browser extensions or an outdated browser
This guide also covers
- why is confluence so slow
- confluence editor lagging
- confluence page slow to load
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