Drift (Page Drift)
Changes to a webpage that interfere with automated workflows.
What is Drift (Page Drift)?
Page drift refers to changes in a website's structure, layout, or elements that can disrupt automated processes.
Even small updates to a webpage—such as moving a button, renaming a field, or changing page layouts—can cause traditional automation to fail. Modern automation platforms reduce the impact of page drift by using semantic understanding, structural information, and self-healing capabilities to locate elements despite interface changes.
Related Terms
Changes to a webpage that interfere with automated workflows.
FAQs
What causes page drift?
Website updates, redesigns, software releases, and user interface improvements.
Why is page drift a challenge?
Traditional automation often depends on exact page layouts and can fail when those layouts change.
Can page drift be prevented?
Not usually. Instead, resilient automation is designed to adapt when changes occur.