Retry Button UX Patterns
Designing retry interactions that reduce user frustration and increase task completion.
1. Inline Retry
Place the retry button directly where the failed content would render. This preserves spatial context and avoids disorienting the user. Pair it with a concise failure reason and a clear call to action.
Failed to load transactions
2. Toast + Action
For background operations that fail silently, surface a toast notification with an embedded retry action. Keep the toast dismissible and auto-expire after 8 seconds.
3. Progressive Retry
After the first manual retry fails, escalate the UI. Show a countdown timer with automatic retry, and offer a “Retry now” override. This communicates that the system is handling the problem while keeping the user in control.
Retrying automatically in 12s
4. Full-Page Retry
When an entire page fails to hydrate, render a minimal branded error state. Include a prominent retry button and a secondary link to a status page or support channel.
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