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What is React render thrashing?

Updated Apr 23, 2026

Short answer

Render thrashing happens when multiple unnecessary renders occur rapidly.

Deep explanation

Frequent state updates, unoptimized components, or improper memoization cause excessive renders, degrading performance.

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