Next.js Turbopack Stuck on Compiling How to Fix

Turbopack stuck on "Compiling..." is one of the most frustrating issues in Next.js 15 development. Your dev server starts, shows "Compiling /page", and then... nothing. It hangs indefinitely, blocking your entire development workflow. This guide provides 5 proven solutions that work in production.

This article is part of our comprehensive Deploying Next.js + Supabase to Production guide.

Why Turbopack Gets Stuck

Turbopack can hang for several reasons:

Next.js Turbopack Stuck on Compiling How to Fix

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