Error code: STATUS_BREAKPOINT help

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Hi - when inspecting my site, I now get this error Error code: STATUS_BREAKPOINT. This is only recent and comes up when using both chrome and edge. I have cleared the cache and cookies with no success. Not sure where to go from here. Any help would be appreciated.

anteck.com.au

Thanks. Nick

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That error isn’t actually coming from Shopify itself; it’s a browser-level crash (STATUS_BREAKPOINT is a Chrome/Edge thing when the browser hits something unexpected). A few things worth trying:

  • Update your browser (Chrome/Edge) to the latest version — this error is often tied to outdated builds.

  • Disable extensions temporarily to see if one is interfering. Ad-blockers or script managers sometimes cause it.

  • Test incognito or another device — if it works there, it’s definitely local browser-side, not Shopify.

  • Check heavy scripts — if you’ve recently added apps or custom code, try disabling them one by one. Sometimes too many scripts can overwhelm the browser.

It’s not fatal to your site itself, but it does hint that something new on the front end may be tripping up browsers. If you still find issues with it, let me know I’ll come in to aid.

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Hi Miko

Thanks for replying - I have followed your suggestions.

  • Both browsers are up to date.
  • I disabled any extensions and rechecked - error still appears.
  • Opened in incognito mode and rechecked - error still appears.
  • Opened using another device and rechecked - error still appears.
  • I haven’t added any heavy scripts.

Happy for more suggestions… Thanks. Nick

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Hey Nick, that rules out the usual suspects like extensions, cache, and scripts.

A few more things to try:

  1. Check for problematic theme code – sometimes a recent theme update or custom section can trigger STATUS_BREAKPOINT. Try temporarily switching to a default Shopify theme (like Dawn) to see if the error persists.

  2. Browser flags & GPU acceleration – rare, but sometimes Chrome/Edge flags or GPU acceleration conflicts can trigger breakpoint errors. Try disabling hardware acceleration in both browsers.

  3. Network / firewall interference – some VPNs, proxies, or strict corporate firewalls can trigger these errors when rendering certain JS-heavy pages.

If the error still shows after that, it’s likely a deeper JS or rendering issue specific to your theme or a third-party script. I can help you dig into the code safely if you want.

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Disable apps and/or preview older versions of your theme to see if this problem persists…

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Hi @miko11

I am not a coder - but the only thing I see when inspecting it this error.

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Is this the issue? Nick

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Mind if i step in since your coding skills are limited

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@miko11 sure thing. What do you need from me?

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In p/m cause I wouldn’t want your details out in the public, store url and collaborator code

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Hi experts - Can anyone help?

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Looks like it’s not some code failure itself, the site seem to work as expected when not inspected (rimes? :slight_smile: ).

Safari seems to be ok though :open_mouth:

I’d approach it by disabling apps, one by one and seeing it it helps. I’d say that probably JS code is too complicated to be debugged and this is why inspector fails.

Also worth trying older theme copies to see whether older versions exhibit the same problem.

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Hi @tim_1

Disabled each app individually with no success :frowning:

I don’t have any older theme copies. However I am not running the current theme version so I created an updated version and still had the same issue…