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[GH-ISSUE #5032] bug: Open WebUI is slow to submit and process responses in long chats #13833

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GiteaMirror commented 2026-04-19 20:25:23 -05:00
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Originally created by @pstengel on GitHub (Aug 29, 2024).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/5032

Bug Report

Installation Method

Docker

Environment

  • Open WebUI Version: v0.3.16

  • Ollama (if applicable): v0.3.8

  • Operating System: macOS 14.6.1 (23G93) on M1 MacBook Pro w/ 64 GB RAM, iOS 17.5.1 (21F90) on iPhone 12 Pro

  • Browser (if applicable):

    • iOS
      • Brave 1.68.1
      • Chrome 128.0.6613.98
      • Safari (whatever the latest version is on iOS)
      • Vivaldi 6.8.3388.154
    • macOS
      • Brave 1.69.153
      • Chrome 128.0.6613.114
      • Vivaldi 6.8.3381.57

Confirmation:

  • I have read and followed all the instructions provided in the README.md.
  • I am on the latest version of both Open WebUI and Ollama.
  • I have included the browser console logs.
  • I have included the Docker container logs.
  • I have provided the exact steps to reproduce the bug in the "Steps to Reproduce" section below.

Expected Behavior:

  1. Engage in a lengthy chat with the chatbot.
  2. Message submission and response time are about as fast as Ollama can respond.

Actual Behavior:

  1. Engage in a lengthy chat with the chatbot.
  2. Message submission and response time begin taking minutes.

Description

Bug Summary:

The UI begins slowing down significantly as you use Open WebUI for longer chats. This is especially noticeable on a mobile device, with message submission and response times taking minutes for a chat with about 90 messages (~45 user messages, ~45 assistant messages) and minimal, if any, branching. Refreshing the UI will sometimes increase speed marginally, but submissions and responses still take far longer than when you first start, and it quickly degrades back to taking minutes.

Note that the response generation info indicates that Ollama is passing back the information in a reasonable amount of time. For example, for a response that may take minutes to load on iOS, Ollama took 10 seconds to infer and decode, indicating an issue with the UI itself.

Reproduction Details

Steps to Reproduce:

This is easiest to reproduce on a mobile device. I notice the same slowdown on my laptop, but it never reaches the point that mobile does.

  1. Open up Open WebUI and select your favorite model.
  2. Engage in a lengthy chat in a single session (i.e., don't close the tab and reopen, refresh, etc.—it's most noticeable with one continuous chat session) that produces responses from the LLM that are about 300 tokens in length.
  3. You'll notice slowness in 10-15 user prompts (20-30 total messages), grinding to a halt after 20+ user prompts.

Logs and Screenshots

Browser Console Logs:
The issue is most noticeable on mobile browsers, and I have yet to connect my phone to my computer to get a developer console to check.

Docker Container Logs:
I don't believe these will be useful for this issue—the HTTP requests and UI function without issues. This problem might be due to too many SvelteKit components displayed in longer message threads.

Screenshots/Screen Recordings (if applicable):
If the developers have trouble reproducing this issue on their hardware, I can spend some time recording a video to demonstrate. However, it should be easily reproducible.

Additional Information

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Originally created by @pstengel on GitHub (Aug 29, 2024). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/5032 # Bug Report ## Installation Method Docker ## Environment - **Open WebUI Version:** v0.3.16 - **Ollama (if applicable):** v0.3.8 - **Operating System:** macOS 14.6.1 (23G93) on M1 MacBook Pro w/ 64 GB RAM, iOS 17.5.1 (21F90) on iPhone 12 Pro - **Browser (if applicable):** - iOS - Brave 1.68.1 - Chrome 128.0.6613.98 - Safari (whatever the latest version is on iOS) - Vivaldi 6.8.3388.154 - macOS - Brave 1.69.153 - Chrome 128.0.6613.114 - Vivaldi 6.8.3381.57 **Confirmation:** - [x] I have read and followed all the instructions provided in the README.md. - [x] I am on the latest version of both Open WebUI and Ollama. - [ ] I have included the browser console logs. - [ ] I have included the Docker container logs. - [x] I have provided the exact steps to reproduce the bug in the "Steps to Reproduce" section below. ## Expected Behavior: 1. Engage in a lengthy chat with the chatbot. 2. Message submission and response time are about as fast as Ollama can respond. ## Actual Behavior: 1. Engage in a lengthy chat with the chatbot. 2. Message submission and response time begin taking minutes. ## Description **Bug Summary:** The UI begins slowing down significantly as you use Open WebUI for longer chats. This is especially noticeable on a mobile device, with message submission and response times taking minutes for a chat with about 90 messages (~45 user messages, ~45 assistant messages) and minimal, if any, branching. Refreshing the UI will sometimes increase speed marginally, but submissions and responses still take far longer than when you first start, and it quickly degrades back to taking minutes. Note that the response generation info indicates that Ollama is passing back the information in a reasonable amount of time. For example, for a response that may take minutes to load on iOS, Ollama took 10 seconds to infer and decode, indicating an issue with the UI itself. ## Reproduction Details **Steps to Reproduce:** *This is easiest to reproduce on a mobile device. I notice the same slowdown on my laptop, but it never reaches the point that mobile does.* 1. Open up Open WebUI and select your favorite model. 2. Engage in a lengthy chat in a single session (i.e., don't close the tab and reopen, refresh, etc.—it's most noticeable with one continuous chat session) that produces responses from the LLM that are about 300 tokens in length. 3. You'll notice slowness in 10-15 user prompts (20-30 total messages), grinding to a halt after 20+ user prompts. ## Logs and Screenshots **Browser Console Logs:** The issue is most noticeable on mobile browsers, and I have yet to connect my phone to my computer to get a developer console to check. **Docker Container Logs:** I don't believe these will be useful for this issue—the HTTP requests and UI function without issues. This problem might be due to too many SvelteKit components displayed in longer message threads. **Screenshots/Screen Recordings (if applicable):** If the developers have trouble reproducing this issue on their hardware, I can spend some time recording a video to demonstrate. However, it should be easily reproducible. ## Additional Information N/A
GiteaMirror commented 2026-04-19 20:25:26 -05:00
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@jojasadventure commented on GitHub (Aug 30, 2024):

Same on 2015 macbook pro, cannot use it for longer chats

<!-- gh-comment-id:2319508765 --> @jojasadventure commented on GitHub (Aug 30, 2024): Same on 2015 macbook pro, cannot use it for longer chats
GiteaMirror commented 2026-04-19 20:25:26 -05:00
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@forever-lwy commented on GitHub (Aug 30, 2024):

I also have a similar issue. It works fine on the computer, but when using it on my phone, if the context is very long, the response becomes very laggy. The streaming response even turns into a non-streaming effect completely.

<!-- gh-comment-id:2319999782 --> @forever-lwy commented on GitHub (Aug 30, 2024): I also have a similar issue. It works fine on the computer, but when using it on my phone, if the context is very long, the response becomes very laggy. The streaming response even turns into a non-streaming effect completely.
GiteaMirror commented 2026-04-19 20:25:26 -05:00
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@JamesBedwell commented on GitHub (Aug 30, 2024):

I have been experiencing this too, for a few weeks I think. I've always kept Open WebUI reasonably up to date, and I am running the latest version (v0.3.16) right now and still have this issue.

Looks like the same issue as #3620

Seems to only affect web app mode (i.e. added to the iPhone home screen or macOS dock via Safari)

<!-- gh-comment-id:2320462244 --> @JamesBedwell commented on GitHub (Aug 30, 2024): I have been experiencing this too, for a few weeks I think. I've always kept Open WebUI reasonably up to date, and I am running the latest version (v0.3.16) right now and still have this issue. Looks like the same issue as #3620 Seems to only affect web app mode (i.e. added to the iPhone home screen or macOS dock via Safari)
GiteaMirror commented 2026-04-19 20:25:27 -05:00
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@tjbck commented on GitHub (Aug 30, 2024):

Please do not create duplicate issues: #3620

<!-- gh-comment-id:2321440369 --> @tjbck commented on GitHub (Aug 30, 2024): Please do not create duplicate issues: #3620
GiteaMirror commented 2026-04-19 20:25:27 -05:00
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@kevinhq commented on GitHub (Feb 16, 2025):

in my experience,it's slow from the beginning. ryzen 5 3600 16gb of ram, debian 12. i think i gave up on openweb ui and will use ollama directly

<!-- gh-comment-id:2661456846 --> @kevinhq commented on GitHub (Feb 16, 2025): in my experience,it's slow from the beginning. ryzen 5 3600 16gb of ram, debian 12. i think i gave up on openweb ui and will use ollama directly
GiteaMirror commented 2026-04-19 20:25:27 -05:00
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@firestrife23 commented on GitHub (Oct 2, 2025):

I came here looking for answers, any solutions yet?

<!-- gh-comment-id:3361768018 --> @firestrife23 commented on GitHub (Oct 2, 2025): I came here looking for answers, any solutions yet?
GiteaMirror commented 2026-04-19 20:25:28 -05:00
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@BenjaminKeating1986 commented on GitHub (Mar 9, 2026):

Please do not create duplicate issues: #3620

That is closed and offers zero help for this super old bug that still have not been fixed. i stopped using open webui for this reason and came back 4 months later hoping it has been fixed but nope

<!-- gh-comment-id:4023188414 --> @BenjaminKeating1986 commented on GitHub (Mar 9, 2026): > Please do not create duplicate issues: [#3620](https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/3620) That is closed and offers zero help for this super old bug that still have not been fixed. i stopped using open webui for this reason and came back 4 months later hoping it has been fixed but nope
GiteaMirror commented 2026-04-19 20:25:28 -05:00
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@Classic298 commented on GitHub (Mar 9, 2026):

@BenjaminKeating1986 if you have been checking the latest release notes we have made a lot of progress to these aspects. We are working on even more performance enhancements.

So "zero help" for this super old bug is doing a lot of heavy lifting here. The UI has been made so much faster in the last versions, not 10%, not 20%, but 3-4 times faster, especially in message and chat rendering.

Is this enough? no. In very long text pastes it's still slow but we are working on it.

But from how your comment reads you only came here to complain and complain sone more and inform the world that you stopped using open webui because "zero help" has been made for this issue so far.

Thanks for your productive input

<!-- gh-comment-id:4023260553 --> @Classic298 commented on GitHub (Mar 9, 2026): @BenjaminKeating1986 if you have been checking the latest release notes we have made a lot of progress to these aspects. We are working on even more performance enhancements. So "zero help" for this super old bug is doing a lot of heavy lifting here. The UI has been made so much faster in the last versions, not 10%, not 20%, but 3-4 times faster, especially in message and chat rendering. Is this enough? no. In very long text pastes it's still slow but we are working on it. But from how your comment reads you only came here to complain and complain sone more and inform the world that you stopped using open webui because "zero help" has been made for this issue so far. Thanks for your productive input
GiteaMirror commented 2026-04-19 20:25:28 -05:00
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@BenjaminKeating1986 commented on GitHub (Mar 9, 2026):

@Classic298 Sorry i think its just frustration on my end, i have used Open WebUI for the longest time and tried many others but this is the best.

i have no problems with it everything works great apart from the bug that grinds my chat to a halt.

I apologise for my outburst and look forward to future updates

<!-- gh-comment-id:4023298677 --> @BenjaminKeating1986 commented on GitHub (Mar 9, 2026): @Classic298 Sorry i think its just frustration on my end, i have used Open WebUI for the longest time and tried many others but this is the best. i have no problems with it everything works great apart from the bug that grinds my chat to a halt. I apologise for my outburst and look forward to future updates
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