Why is Pokémon Showdown not working in my browser?

Pokémon Showdown could be acting up for several reasons one of which is a poor internet connection. If you’re in an area with an unstable or public connection, it could be causing loading issues. Another reason could be the platform you’re using. If using a browser on a mobile device, it might not be supported like the desktop version. Quick Tip: Open Pokémon Showdown using Opera GX. It’s a dedicated gaming browser specifically optimized to load and support long hours of gaming without interruptions. It includes performance-oriented features like a RAM and CPU limiter, built-in integrations for Twitch and Discord, and a wide range of gaming-related installable add-ons.

What can I do if Pokémon Showdown is not working in my browser?

1. Play it in your PC browser

Users reported having issues when playing using a browser on their mobile device, mainly using Chrome or Safari. The game may be getting stuck in loading mode as it would when offline even when users have a stable internet connection. Try playing from a browser on your PC to see if this fixes the issue.

2. Force refresh the game

Doing this will force a full refresh and restart the server which may solve the issue. Keep in mind that this does not clear the browser cache, follow the next step to see how to do that.

3. Clear browser cache

If using Safari and Pokémon Showdown is not working, you can clear the browsing data by selecting clear history from the menu. Many users reported that clearing their browser cache helped get Pokémon Showdown working again as it refreshes the game and gives access to any client changes. We hope one of the above solutions helped solve Pokémon Showdown not working on Chrome or Safari. For a more detailed guide on how to fix Safari if the server stopped working, we have solutions for that. Let us know in the comments which step solved the issue for you, or if a different solution worked that is not listed above.

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