Unlooped is a free Blender add‑on by dr.sybren that stops scene playback from looping, using a toggle button in the timeline header and storing the setting per workspace tab.
Developed by dr.sybren.
About Unlooped
Unlooped is a Blender add‑on that prevents the playback of a scene from looping. A toggle button is added to the timeline header; the loop or no‑loop state is saved individually for each workspace tab. The add‑on is compatible with Blender 4.2 LTS and newer and requires no special permissions. Distributed under the GNU GPL v3.0 or later, the package is about 13.9 KB and installs through Blender’s standard extension installation methods. Version 1.0.1, released in February 2025, reduced the download size by removing unused files. Source code and issue tracking are hosted on the developer’s GitLab page.
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
Best for
Blender users who need precise control over playback looping, with independent settings for each workspace tab.
Frequently asked questions
Does Unlooped work with Blender 4.2 LTS?
Yes. Unlooped is listed as compatible with Blender 4.2 LTS and any newer versions, so it should function in those releases.
How do I stop playback looping with Unlooped?
The add‑on adds a toggle button to the timeline header; clicking it switches playback between looping and not looping, with the setting saved per workspace tab.
Does Unlooped require special permissions?
No. Unlooped does not require any special permissions to run within Blender.
Is Unlooped free to use?
The add‑on is offered free of charge and is released under the GNU GPL v3.0 or later.
What changed in Unlooped version 1.0.1?
Version 1.0.1 removed image assets and a .gitignore file from the distribution, reducing the download size roughly tenfold while keeping the core functionality unchanged.
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