diff --git a/lib/tfw/components/directory_monitor.py b/lib/tfw/components/directory_monitor.py
index 4efa741..61fe08a 100644
--- a/lib/tfw/components/directory_monitor.py
+++ b/lib/tfw/components/directory_monitor.py
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ class WebideReloadEventHandler(FileSystemEventHandler):
     def resume(self):
         self._paused = False
 
-    @RateLimiter(rate_per_second=5)
+    @RateLimiter(rate_per_second=2)
     def on_modified(self, event):
         if self._paused: return
         if self.ignore > 0: