Karlos g liberalDec 25
kepano

Performance is design, and every millisecond counts.

Every update in 2025 trimmed Obsidian's load speed. This is quite complex given the number of different configurations and operating systems Obsidian supports.

We employed many different solutions to speed up Obsidian across various syncing methods, operating systems, plugins, vault sizes, etc.
Getting into Obsidian should be instantaneous regardless of vault size. It's absolutely necessary so that ideas can flow without friction.

Dec 25 at 2:38amElk
Show threadkepanoDec 25
Obsidian has always been performance-focused, but one problem area was startup time on mobile. That has radically improved over the last few updates, and it's now down under 500ms for almost all vaults, even my large personal vault with over 17,000 notes.
Show threadkepanoDec 25

As of Obsidian 1.10 the app becomes usable after initialization and core plugins, the rest loads in the background.

If you're on iCloud make sure you set Obsidian's folder to "Keep downloaded".

Show threadkepanoDec 25
In 1.11 we're shaving off a few seconds with widgets so you can open/create directly from the lock screen. You also have the ability to choose how the app opens by default (e.g. new note, existing note). You can even bind Obsidian to your action button.
https://mas.to/@obsidian/115697275598053256
Obsidian (@[email protected])

Attached: 1 video Obsidian 1.11.0 (early access) introduces widgets and a new mobile design. You can now instantly access #Obsidian from your lock screen, home screen, control center, Shortcuts, and Siri. The new design gives more space to your notes, and helps you quickly navigate your vault.

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Show threadkepanoDec 25
Startup time is not the only thing that got faster, in Obsidian 1.9 we also made search nearly instantaneous.
https://mas.to/@obsidian/115095653276434429
Obsidian (@[email protected])

Attached: 1 image Obsidian 1.9.12 is now available to all for desktop and mobile. - Search is now lightning fast - New migration assistant for Sync, and minor security upgrade - Disabled old versions of Commander and Image Toolkit that were causing issues in 1.9

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Show threadkepanoDec 25
There's still more time we can shave off. Believe me, as someone with a large personal vault, I notice every bit of slowness everywhere it happens, and I won't rest until we shaved it all away.
Show threadAlison WilderDec 25
@kepano I have definitely noted the fruits of your labour. Thank you for some amazing software!
Show threadkepanoDec 25
@alisynthesis Thank you, that means a lot!
Show threadSantiago RhenalsDec 25
@kepano Thanks for optimizing this app. I’ve used it before and started using it again recently and it’s easy to feel how much love goes into it.
Show threadSantiago RhenalsDec 25
@kepano Thanks for optimizing this app. I’ve used it before and started using it again recently and it’s easy to feel how much love goes into it.
Show threadSantiago RhenalsDec 25
@kepano Thanks for optimizing this app. I’ve used it before and started using it again recently and it’s easy to feel how much love goes into it.
Show threadfedithomDec 25

@kepano

Lovely to see a piece of software that doesn't bloat with every update.

Show threadThe monkey in the cornerDec 25
@kepano Obsidian has become my favourite piece of software, period. I’m preparing for a vast, deep and difficult exam with several years of preparation and it’s helping me tremendously to keep everything organised and study almost solely on Obsidian. It’s honestly great and thanks for keep improving it at this rate while still being free.
Show threadLux WbmrJan 9

@kepano coming from Notion, i can't even tell you how nice it feels. I could not go back to any other app I ever used. Speed is ignored way too often in apps

Thanks so much! My ADHD loves you