[GH-ISSUE #12248] issue: The Size of the webui.db File Continuously Increasing #16523

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opened 2026-04-19 22:25:33 -05:00 by GiteaMirror · 0 comments
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Originally created by @chalitbkb on GitHub (Apr 1, 2025).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/12248

Check Existing Issues

  • I have searched the existing issues and discussions.
  • I am using the latest version of Open WebUI.

Installation Method

Docker

Open WebUI Version

0.6.0

Ollama Version (if applicable)

No response

Operating System

Win11

Browser (if applicable)

Chrome 134.0.6998.118

Confirmation

  • I have read and followed all instructions in README.md.
  • I am using 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 listed steps to reproduce the bug in detail.

Expected Behavior

The size should decrease when users delete their chat history. The database size should adjust accordingly.

Actual Behavior

The webui.db file size does not decrease even after deleting chat history or resetting everything. Even actions related to chat history continue to cause the webui.db file size to increase.

Steps to Reproduce

Try uploading files or conversations with large chat histories or content and note the file size. Then, try deleting the chat history and observe the reason.

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Additional Information

Originally created by @chalitbkb on GitHub (Apr 1, 2025). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/12248 ### Check Existing Issues - [x] I have searched the existing issues and discussions. - [x] I am using the latest version of Open WebUI. ### Installation Method Docker ### Open WebUI Version 0.6.0 ### Ollama Version (if applicable) _No response_ ### Operating System Win11 ### Browser (if applicable) Chrome 134.0.6998.118 ### Confirmation - [x] I have read and followed all instructions in `README.md`. - [x] I am using the latest version of **both** Open WebUI and Ollama. - [x] I have included the browser console logs. - [x] I have included the Docker container logs. - [x] I have listed steps to reproduce the bug in detail. ### Expected Behavior The size should decrease when users delete their chat history. The database size should adjust accordingly. ### Actual Behavior The webui.db file size does not decrease even after deleting chat history or resetting everything. Even actions related to chat history continue to cause the webui.db file size to increase. ### Steps to Reproduce Try uploading files or conversations with large chat histories or content and note the file size. Then, try deleting the chat history and observe the reason. ### Logs & Screenshots - ### Additional Information -
GiteaMirror added the bug label 2026-04-19 22:25:33 -05:00
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Reference: github-starred/open-webui#16523