Figma is too slow after new update

I got the new update just a day ago and now Figma is really slow, to the point that it’s not usable. The cursor is laggy and every selection or action I try to make is delayed a second. It feels incredibly unresponsive unfortunately. Since we’re still in beta I hope future updates will solve this. I’ve had this problem in the desktop app but I’ll try the web version instead to see if it works better. I’m running on a 2020 MacBook Pro so it isn’t exactly a modern powerhouse, but I didn’t have issues like this previously.

MacBook Pro 2017
NewUI funs fan to max. Classic UI runs the same file smoothly.
Things were like that when the new UI was just released. So, there haven’t been any updates since then. That’s weird.

I’m having the same issue since switching to the new UI. I’m using Figma in a browser. It’s happening with both old files and new, big and small.

I have tried restarting my browser. I’ve tried clearing my cache (multiple times). I’ve trying logging out and back in again (multiple times). I’m using Brave on a MacBook Pro running Sonoma 14.6.1. When I clear my cache it helps for maybe a few minutes.

Similarly I love using nested frames with auto layouts so I really hope that’s not the issue.

Next I’ll try Safari and Firefox to see if either of those is any better. If not, I guess I’ll have to switch back to the old UI.

I am suddenly having the same issue without even having the new UI. A page can take up to 30 seconds to load in the browser. Same page that used to open instantly a month ago (It was even larger). The Figma desktop app exactly the same issue.

Just out of curiosity, are you also a heavy user of nested components?

Yes. But the interesting is that this file was created about 3 months ago and it was loading fine until 3-4 weeks ago. Then one day things started going downhill. This issue is much more problematic in Chrome I should say. I have tried any proposed solutions on the internet. Nothing worked. I even uninstalled and reinstalled Chrome and Figma desktop app.

Hi everyone! I have lags when selecting and moving objects, as if it becomes 5 fps. How can I solve this problem? I’m on the old ui

The Redesigned UI is making me work slow. and the right panel looks too complicated to work with, the borders on each action components are making the Ui feels way to heavy. The older one is preferred since its lighter. and more readable. the New Icons for action buttons are confusing as hell.

That sounds quite relatable. I’m also a heavy user of nested components and have the same issue. My design system file was fine a few weeks ago but became unworkable at some point without too many additions or changes to the file. I have to admit I have the same issue when switching back to the old UI. Performance is slightly better, but nothing too groundbreaking, unfortunately.

Just want to add that I too am now facing a very slow and laggy Figma since the recent update. I have heavy nested components, but my file is broke into many pages with Memory never really above 10-15%. Flicking through pages is fine, but little things like reorganizing icons to creating design mock ups, Figma hates it - it even halts so much that the connectivity drops and it struggles to stay synced to the cloud at times, which I’ve never come across in over 3 years of use.