diff --git a/static/settings.ts b/static/settings.ts
index 57b57aa84d1..6520a5136c2 100644
--- a/static/settings.ts
+++ b/static/settings.ts
@@ -212,7 +212,7 @@ export class Settings {
     // The delay between a change and re-compilation is a substantial factor in site traffic load.
     // We want to be able to control it centrally - but only for users that didn't explicitly set it.
     // This is the place.
-    private defaultDelayAfterChange = 1500;
+    private defaultDelayAfterChange = 2000;
 
     constructor(
         hub: Hub,