Resolve slow loading and performance issues with the Zenovay dashboard.
Dashboard Loading Slowly
Quick Fixes
- Refresh the page (
Ctrl+RorCmd+R) - Clear browser cache (
Ctrl+Shift+Delete) - Try a different browser (Chrome recommended)
- Check your internet (speedtest.net)
Check Service Status
Before troubleshooting:
- Visit status.zenovay.com
- Check for ongoing incidents
- If degraded, wait for resolution
Slow Data Loading
Reduce Date Range
Large date ranges load more data:
| Date Range | Load Time |
|---|---|
| Today | Fast |
| Last 7 days | Fast |
| Last 30 days | Medium |
| Last 90 days | Slower |
| Last year | Slowest |
Tip: Start with shorter ranges, expand as needed.
Use a Lighter View
Live View streams visitor activity continuously, which is the heaviest surface to keep open. If you only need the numbers:
- Switch to the Analytics tab instead of leaving Live View open
- Use the Refresh button when you need fresh data rather than watching it stream
- Pick a shorter date range so each load pulls less data
Simplify Filters
Complex filters slow queries:
- Fewer filters = faster loading
- Remove unnecessary filters
- Use one filter at a time to test
3D Globe Performance
Globe Slow or Laggy
The 3D Globe is GPU-intensive. To ease the load:
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Show fewer markers:
- Use a shorter date range
- Zoom in to a specific region
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Close other tabs:
- Free up GPU memory
- Especially other WebGL content
-
Reload the globe:
- Use the reload control in the top-right of the globe to reset its state
Globe Not Loading
See 3D Globe Issues for detailed troubleshooting.
Use the Analytics Tab Instead
If the globe stays slow, the same geographic data is available as plain tables and charts on the Analytics tab (Countries, Cities, and other breakdowns). It uses far less GPU and is faster for digging into the numbers.
Chart Performance
Charts Rendering Slowly
Reduce data points:
- Use weekly instead of daily granularity
- Shorter date range
- Turn off the comparison series
The chart's granularity (hourly, daily, weekly) switches right on the chart, and the "vs previous" comparison is a toggle next to it on the chart, so you can adjust both without leaving the page.
Export Instead
For large datasets (CSV export is available on the Pro plan and above):
- Export to CSV
- Analyze in Excel/Sheets
- Avoids rendering overhead
API/Data Performance
This section applies to the programmatic REST API, which is available on the Pro plan and above.
Slow API Responses
Typical response times:
| Endpoint | Normal | Slow |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | <500ms | >2s |
| Sessions | <1s | >5s |
| Export | <5s | >30s |
If consistently slow:
- Check your plan limits
- Rate limiting may apply
- Contact support if enterprise
Rate Limiting
When rate limited:
- Requests slow down
- 429 errors appear
- Wait before retrying
Check your current API request usage under Settings → Advanced (Plan limits & usage). Manage the keys themselves under Settings → Security → API Keys.
Memory Issues
Browser Using Too Much Memory
Symptoms:
- Browser slows down
- Tabs crashing
- System sluggish
Solutions:
-
Close unused tabs
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Clear browsing data:
- History
- Cache
- Cookies (for zenovay.com only)
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Restart browser
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Use fewer features:
- Avoid leaving Live View streaming
- Use the Analytics tab instead of the globe
- Smaller date ranges
Session Storage Full
If browser storage full:
- Open DevTools → Application
- Check storage usage
- Clear site data for zenovay.com
Network Issues
Slow Connection
Test your connection:
- Visit speedtest.net
- Minimum recommended: 5 Mbps
- If slower, dashboard may lag
On slow connections:
- Use the Analytics tab instead of the globe
- Avoid leaving Live View streaming
- Export data for offline analysis (Pro plan and above)
Firewall/Proxy Issues
Corporate networks may slow connections:
- VPN overhead
- Proxy latency
- Firewall inspection
Check with IT:
- Whitelist *.zenovay.com
- Allow WebSocket connections
- Direct route if possible
Device Performance
Older Devices
Minimum requirements:
- 4GB RAM
- Dual-core CPU
- Dedicated GPU (for globe)
On limited devices:
- Use the Analytics tab instead of the globe
- Avoid the globe tab
- Shorter date ranges
Mobile Performance
Mobile browsers have limitations:
- The dashboard adapts to smaller screens automatically
- Avoid the globe on mobile
- Keep interactions simple
Optimization Tips
Best Practices
-
Start narrow, expand:
- Begin with today's data
- Expand date range as needed
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Use filters efficiently:
- Filter before loading
- Not after data loads
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Bookmark common views:
- Save filtered URLs
- Skip repeated filtering
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Schedule heavy operations:
- Large exports off-peak
- Complex queries during low usage
Account Preferences
Your personal preferences live under Settings → Account → Preferences (for example time format and identifier blur for screenshots). There is no setting that changes loading speed directly, so the biggest wins are the date-range, view, and filter choices above.
Tracking Script Performance
Script Impact on Your Site
Zenovay script is optimized:
- ~5KB gzipped
- Async loading (non-blocking)
- No render blocking
- Minimal CPU usage
Verify no impact:
- Test with/without script
- Measure Core Web Vitals
- Should see no difference
If Script Seems Slow
<!-- Use defer for guaranteed non-blocking -->
<script defer
data-tracking-code="YOUR_TRACKING_CODE"
src="https://api.zenovay.com/z.js">
</script>
Debug Mode Performance
Debug mode logs extra data:
- Disable when not debugging
- Remove
data-debug="true" - Reduces console output
Monitoring Your Usage
Check Plan Limits
High usage can cause slowdowns:
- Go to Settings → Advanced (Plan limits & usage)
- Check current usage against your plan limits
- Upgrade if you're approaching the limits
Data Retention Impact
More historical data = slower queries:
| Plan | Retention | Query Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Free | 1 year | Fastest |
| Pro | 2 years | Fast |
| Scale | 4 years | Medium |
| Enterprise | Custom | Varies |
When to Contact Support
Contact support if:
- Dashboard consistently >10s load
- API timeouts frequently
- Performance degrades suddenly
- Enterprise with SLA concerns
Include:
- Browser and version
- Time of issue
- Specific pages affected
- Screenshot of Network tab
- Your plan tier
Performance Checklist
□ Checked status.zenovay.com
□ Cleared browser cache
□ Tried different browser
□ Reduced date range
□ Avoided leaving Live View streaming
□ Simplified filters
□ Closed unnecessary tabs
□ Tested internet speed
□ Checked memory usage
□ Tried the Analytics tab instead of the globe