StackBlitz Preview Reloading in an Infinite Loop
Quick answer
In Chrome, an open DevTools with "Update on reload" checked causes endless reloads of a preview tab. Uncheck it.
Most likely fix: Disable Update on reload
How to fix it
Try these in order — the most common fix is first.
1. Disable Update on reload
- Open DevTools and go to Application > Service Workers
- Uncheck Update on reload
Did this fix it?
Symptoms
The preview keeps reloading with no error message.
Why it happens
- DevTools open with a preview in a separate tab
- Service Worker "Update on reload" enabled
This guide also covers
- stackblitz infinite reload
- stackblitz preview keeps refreshing
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