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Unlooped

by dr.sybren·Workflow

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Why we like it

Unlooped stands out in the blender_extensions library for doing one focused thing: stopping playback loops through a single timeline-header toggle that keeps its state per workspace tab.

What is Unlooped?

Unlooped is a Blender add-on from dr.sybren that prevents Blender from looping scene playback. The behaviour is controlled by a toggle button in the timeline header, and because the loop/don't-loop setting is stored per workspace tab, each tab keeps its own preference.

Compatibility covers Blender 4.2 LTS and newer, and the add-on requires no special permissions. It is distributed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later. At 13.9 KB, it installs through Blender's standard extension methods, either by dragging the download into Blender or by installing it from disk.

The current release is version 1.0.1, published in February 2025. That update removed images and a .gitignore file from the download, cutting its size by a factor of ten. Source code and issue tracking are hosted on the developer's GitLab page.

Who is Unlooped best for?

Unlooped is best for blender users who want scene playback to stop rather than loop, toggled per workspace tab.

How much does Unlooped cost?

Unlooped is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Prevents Blender from looping scene playback
  • Toggle button placed in the timeline header
  • Loop/don't-loop setting stored per workspace tab
  • Requires no special permissions
  • Compatible with Blender 4.2 LTS and newer
  • Released under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later

Tags

#Blender#animation#playback#timeline#add-on#workflow

Frequently asked questions

Does Unlooped work with Blender 4.2 LTS?

Unlooped is listed as compatible with Blender 4.2 LTS and newer, so recent releases in that range are covered. The add-on installs like other Blender extensions, either by dragging the downloaded file into Blender or by installing it from disk. It requires no special permissions. If you run into version-specific behaviour, the developer's GitLab page hosts an issue tracker where problems can be reported and followed. For the definitive compatibility list, check the developer's page directly.

How do I stop playback looping with Unlooped?

Unlooped adds a toggle button to Blender's timeline header that switches scene playback between looping and not looping. The loop/don't-loop setting is stored per workspace tab, so each workspace keeps its own preference rather than sharing a single state. This means you can disable looping in one tab while leaving it on in another. Beyond that toggle, the add-on focuses solely on controlling playback looping.

Does Unlooped require special permissions?

Unlooped requires no special permissions to run in Blender, according to its extension listing. It is a small add-on at 13.9 KB and installs through Blender's standard extension methods, either by dragging the file into Blender or installing it from disk. The project is distributed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later, with source code and an issue tracker available on the developer's GitLab page.

Is Unlooped free to use?

Unlooped is listed as free in this catalog. It is released under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later, which governs how it can be used, modified and shared. For the current licensing details and any terms tied to the source code, check the developer's GitLab page. The add-on is distributed as a small download that installs through Blender's standard extension process.

What changed in Unlooped version 1.0.1?

Unlooped version 1.0.1, published in February 2025, removed images and a .gitignore file from the download, which reduced the download size by a factor of ten, bringing it to 13.9 KB. The add-on's function, preventing Blender from looping scene playback through a timeline-header toggle stored per workspace tab, remains its core purpose. Version history and any later changes can be found on the developer's GitLab page, which also hosts the issue tracker.

Alternatives to Unlooped

Also in Workflow for Blender.

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