diff --git a/webui.py b/webui.py
index ca725b7df..027f35798 100644
--- a/webui.py
+++ b/webui.py
@@ -262,6 +262,9 @@ def webui():
             inbrowser=cmd_opts.autolaunch,
             prevent_thread_lock=True
         )
+        for dep in shared.demo.dependencies:
+            dep['show_progress'] = False  # disable gradio css animation on component update
+
         # after initial launch, disable --autolaunch for subsequent restarts
         cmd_opts.autolaunch = False