# Keyword Test is not recorded **URL:** \ **Category:** TestComplete\ **Tags:** test, testcomplete, migrated, keyword-tests\ **Created:** [October 30, 2025, 7:09am UTC](https://community.smartbear.com/t/keyword-test-is-not-recorded/291 "2025-10-30T07:09:53Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 15\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![system](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bcef8e/32.png) [@system](https://community.smartbear.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2025, 7:09am UTC](https://community.smartbear.com/t/keyword-test-is-not-recorded/291/1 "2025-10-30T07:09:53Z")
> Originally posted by **anikinai** on October 30, 2025 When I try to record a test using the record button, nothing happens after I stop. The test remains blank, even though I press various buttons. I`m testing Web. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bcef8e/32.png) [@system](https://community.smartbear.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2025, 9:28am UTC](https://community.smartbear.com/t/keyword-test-is-not-recorded/291/2 "2025-10-30T09:28:08Z")
> Originally posted by **rraghvani** on October 30, 2025 What version of TestComplete are you using? Have you tried another website such as [https://www.w3schools.com/](https://www.w3schools.com/) ? Is this your first time using TestComplete? ---
**Author:** ![system](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bcef8e/32.png) [@system](https://community.smartbear.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2025, 9:37am UTC](https://community.smartbear.com/t/keyword-test-is-not-recorded/291/3 "2025-10-30T09:37:25Z")
> Originally posted by **anikinai** on October 30, 2025 I use Version 15.78.12x64. No, its not my first time. I use it for 4 years. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bcef8e/32.png) [@system](https://community.smartbear.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2025, 9:44am UTC](https://community.smartbear.com/t/keyword-test-is-not-recorded/291/4 "2025-10-30T09:44:37Z")
> Originally posted by **rraghvani** on October 30, 2025 Was it working before? ---
**Author:** ![system](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bcef8e/32.png) [@system](https://community.smartbear.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2025, 9:49am UTC](https://community.smartbear.com/t/keyword-test-is-not-recorded/291/5 "2025-10-30T09:49:02Z")
> Originally posted by **anikinai** on October 30, 2025 Yes, it worked. But recently, this problem started appearing. Now, recording doesn’t work unless the element is mapped. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bcef8e/32.png) [@system](https://community.smartbear.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2025, 9:51am UTC](https://community.smartbear.com/t/keyword-test-is-not-recorded/291/6 "2025-10-30T09:51:52Z")
> Originally posted by **anikinai** on October 30, 2025 ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex049/uploads/smartbear_prod/original/1X/bdf21896fd9ab7440fb315ef8ad60ae429658bc2.png) Automatically mapping doesn`t work. Just manual mapping ---
**Author:** ![system](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bcef8e/32.png) [@system](https://community.smartbear.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2025, 9:57am UTC](https://community.smartbear.com/t/keyword-test-is-not-recorded/291/7 "2025-10-30T09:57:19Z")
> Originally posted by **rraghvani** on October 30, 2025 When you say “recently, this problem started appearing”, was that after upgrading TestComplete to the latest version? Can you create a new project, and choose JavaScript as your scripting language and then attempt to record a simple keyword test using [https://www.w3schools.com/](https://www.w3schools.com/) ---
**Author:** ![system](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bcef8e/32.png) [@system](https://community.smartbear.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2025, 10:15am UTC](https://community.smartbear.com/t/keyword-test-is-not-recorded/291/8 "2025-10-30T10:15:05Z")
> Originally posted by **anikinai** on October 30, 2025 This was before the update, but it happened rarely. Now it doesn’t work at all. Now my project use JavaScript as scripting Language. i can`t find any tutorial in [https://www.w3schools.com/](https://www.w3schools.com/) about TC. Or you mean i have to study Java? ---
**Author:** ![system](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bcef8e/32.png) [@system](https://community.smartbear.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2025, 11:24am UTC](https://community.smartbear.com/t/keyword-test-is-not-recorded/291/9 "2025-10-30T11:24:25Z")
> Originally posted by **rraghvani** on October 30, 2025 As a simple test, I want you to create a new project, choose JavaScript as your language, and record keyword actions using the website [https://www.w3schools.com/](https://www.w3schools.com/) . Ensure you have the Web extension installed too. I then want to know if keyword actions have been recorded. If not, is the Object Spy tool able to identify any UI controls? Can you confirm if you have SmartBear Test Extension installed? What browser and version are you using? ---
**Author:** ![system](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bcef8e/32.png) [@system](https://community.smartbear.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2025, 1:53pm UTC](https://community.smartbear.com/t/keyword-test-is-not-recorded/291/10 "2025-10-30T13:53:15Z")
> Originally posted by **Hassan\_Ballan** on October 30, 2025 If no steps are recorded at all after pressing _Stop Recording_, this usually means TestComplete can’t hook into the browser correctly. You can check the following: 1. **Browser Extension** – Make sure the _TestComplete Test Extension_ is installed and enabled in your browser. If it’s already there, remove and reinstall it, then restart both the browser and TestComplete. 2. **Supported Browser Version** – Recording works only with **supported versions** of Chrome, Edge, and Firefox. If the browser recently updated, check [Requirements for Web Testing](https://support.smartbear.com/testcomplete/docs/app-testing/web/general/requirements.html) to confirm compatibility. 3. **Web Testing Plugin** – In TestComplete, go to _File → Install Extensions_ and confirm that the **Web Testing** plugin is active. 4. **Security and Browser Settings** – Some apps block script injection through Content-Security-Policy headers or Site Isolation. Try recording on a simple page like [w3schools.com](https://www.w3schools.com/) to verify if the issue is specific to your tested app. 5. **Clean Reinstall (last resort)** – If all else fails, uninstall TestComplete, **reboot** , then reinstall it with the Web Testing extension selected. Run TestComplete as **Administrator** after installation. 🤖 AI-assisted response 👍 Found it helpful? Click **Like** ✅ Issue resolved? Click **Mark as Solution** ---
**Author:** ![system](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bcef8e/32.png) [@system](https://community.smartbear.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2025, 4:40am UTC](https://community.smartbear.com/t/keyword-test-is-not-recorded/291/11 "2025-10-31T04:40:12Z")
> Originally posted by **anikinai** on October 30, 2025 I tried to record keyword actions using the website [https://www.w3schools.com](https://www.w3schools.com/) It worked, but only the second time. Object Spy tool can identify objects. All Extensions are installed. I use Chrome and Edge ---
**Author:** ![system](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bcef8e/32.png) [@system](https://community.smartbear.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2025, 1:11pm UTC](https://community.smartbear.com/t/keyword-test-is-not-recorded/291/12 "2025-10-31T13:11:32Z")
> Originally posted by **rraghvani** on October 31, 2025 So it’s working, but not as you expect it to? I suggest you re-install TestComplete, by downloading from your SmartBear Portal. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bcef8e/32.png) [@system](https://community.smartbear.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2025, 3:11pm UTC](https://community.smartbear.com/t/keyword-test-is-not-recorded/291/13 "2025-10-31T15:11:40Z")
> Originally posted by **Hassan\_Ballan** on October 31, 2025 I suggest you refresh the installation as follow: 1. Reboot 2. Uninstall TestComplete and make sure it’s browser Extension is also removed 3. Reboot and login as an administrator 4. Install TestComplete 5. In a new project try recording a test on [https://www.w3schools.com](https://www.w3schools.com/) 👍 Found it helpful? Click **Like** ✅ Issue resolved? Click **Mark as Solution** ---
**Author:** ![system](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bcef8e/32.png) [@system](https://community.smartbear.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2025, 4:33am UTC](https://community.smartbear.com/t/keyword-test-is-not-recorded/291/14 "2025-11-01T04:33:36Z")
> Originally posted by **anikinai** on October 31, 2025 it works when the objects are already mapped, and sometimes when they are not. Thank you for help. I will try to re-install ---
**Author:** ![system](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bcef8e/32.png) [@system](https://community.smartbear.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2025, 8:35am UTC](https://community.smartbear.com/t/keyword-test-is-not-recorded/291/15 "2025-11-03T08:35:19Z")
> Originally posted by **rraghvani** on November 03, 2025 Providing you have not unchecked [Mapping Objects Automatically](https://support.smartbear.com/testcomplete/docs/testing-with/object-identification/name-mapping/add/automatically.html) , by default TestComplete will automatically add objects to the name repository during recording. The issue you have described, I have never come across in the TestComplete forum before. So it could be relating to settings or installation.