Scrimba Platform Issues & Troubleshooting
Is this for you? Something won’t play, the editor glitches, or progress looks wrong — you want fixes, not generic advice.
Quick answer: Use Chrome on desktop for the smoothest experience. Refresh, clear cache, or disable extensions when the player misbehaves. Progress oddities → [email protected]. Sections below mirror common Help Centre topics.
Last reviewed: 2026-03-30.
Device & Access
No. Scrimba is web-based only. There is no native iOS or Android app. The site works in mobile browsers, but the interactive coding experience is optimized for desktop — you need a keyboard and larger screen for full functionality.
Scrimba works best on desktop/laptop computers with modern browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge). Mobile and tablet support is limited — the interactive coding features are designed for desktop screens.
No. Scrimba requires an internet connection. The interactive editor needs the server to function. There is no offline mode or downloadable content.
Scrimba courses are in English. Some lessons have captions/subtitles, but there's no multi-language support for the actual instruction.
Some lessons include captions/subtitles. Support varies by course. Check individual lessons for caption availability.
Visit scrimba.com and click Sign In. You can use email/password, Google, or GitHub authentication.
Lessons & Progress
Try refreshing the page, clearing your browser cache, or switching to Chrome. Disable browser extensions that might interfere. If the issue persists, contact [email protected].
This usually happens with infinite loops. Close the tab, re-open the lesson, and click the reset button to restore the original code.
Contact Scrimba support at [email protected]. Progress issues are occasionally caused by browser sync problems.
You can reset progress for individual courses from your dashboard. This cannot be undone.
Yes. You can copy code from any scrim. Some lessons also allow you to fork the scrim to your own account.
Use the fork/copy button in the lesson interface to create your own copy of the scrim that you can edit freely.
Courses & Content
Browse the Scrimba home page and look for courses labeled 'Community' — these are free. We also have a list of the best free Scrimba courses.
Check the Scrimba roadmap page for planned courses and features.
Instant Feedback is a feature in some lessons that checks your code solution against expected results and gives immediate feedback on whether it's correct.
Free users can complete up to 10 interactive challenges total across the platform. Pro users get unlimited challenges.
TypeScript error highlighting in the Scrimba editor is normal — it shows type errors in your code. Fix the highlighted issues or check the lesson instructions for guidance.
Contact [email protected] to request account deletion. Make sure to cancel any active subscription first.
Who This Is For
Best for: learners experiencing playback, editor, or account issues who need practical troubleshooting steps to continue learning.
Related Pages
Source: Scrimba Help Centre
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