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Screenshot Monitoring

When should I use render wait time?

Render wait time adds a delay after the page loads before capturing the screenshot. This gives dynamic content time to fully render.

When to use it

Add render wait time if your page includes:

  • JavaScript-rendered content (React, Vue, Angular apps)
  • Animations or transitions that run on page load
  • Content loaded via AJAX or API calls
  • Lazy-loaded images
  • Third-party widgets (chat, analytics, social embeds)

Choosing a value

  • 0 seconds — Default. Use for static HTML pages.
  • 2-5 seconds — Suitable for most JavaScript-heavy sites.
  • 10-15 seconds — For pages with slow-loading content or multiple API calls.
  • 20-30 seconds — For very slow loading pages.

Start with a lower value and increase if your screenshots show incomplete content.

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