diff --git a/src/plots/gl2d/scene2d.js b/src/plots/gl2d/scene2d.js
index 4fb82631f8e..f7d5ab479ce 100644
--- a/src/plots/gl2d/scene2d.js
+++ b/src/plots/gl2d/scene2d.js
@@ -403,7 +403,7 @@ trace_id_loop:
 };
 
 proto.draw = function() {
-    if(this.stopped) return;
+    if(this.stopped || !document.body.contains(this.canvas)) return;
     requestAnimationFrame(this.redraw);
 
     var glplot = this.glplot,