MangoHUD randomly starts while game is active, only way to dismiss it is by rebooting

[shadedmagus]

I don't like having to open an issue for this, but I haven't found any documentation on it yet.

I don't use MangoHUD on my HTPC where I have ChimeraOS installed, so I don't want to see it while I'm playing. But randomly (as in, I don't know what causes it and it's not consistent), MangoHUD will start either when I start a game, or while the game is running. It sits in the top-left corner of the screen, and once it is triggered, it will start the next time the game starts. The only way to dismiss it is by rebooting my HTPC.

In case this is more user error than an actual issue, I have two questions.

1. Is there a controller button combo that toggles MangoHUD? (If not, there really should be - or a clear place in the UI to do it)
2. Are there any repercussions to removing MangoHUD via the desktop?

[alkazar]

That's really strange, I have not encountered this and have not seen any other reports. I am not sure what could be causing it.

There is a UI to enable and disable the performance overlay. Are you sure you are not accidentally triggering that?
The option is in the QAM (right overlay Steam menu) under Performance.

Do you have any customizations applied to your system, for example, Decky with some plugins?

[shadedmagus]

Thank you for the response!

I don't have any customizations applied to the system itself; the only thing different from stock is that I installed the Wireplumber audio panel to deal with PS5 controllers showing up as audio devices, though that hasn't been a thing for at least two versions so I can remove it. But the MangoHUD issue had not been affected by that.

I do know about the Steam Overlay being (PS Button + X) for a Playstation controller, but I can bring that up without invoking MangoHUD. This is something different, and I'm wondering if I'm invoking it through my inputs somehow. That's why I asked if there is a button combo for MangoHUD.

My typical use case is 1-2 PS5 controllers connected via Bluetooth - keyboard is not normally connected unless I need to go into the desktop for some reason. Let me know if there are any other system details you'd like to see.

[alkazar]

There is no key combo to toggle Mangohud that I am aware of. It is possible Steam added or changed something though.

For how long has this been happening?

[shadedmagus]

Almost a year, I'd say. It does not happen often - an average of once a month with 1-5 sessions a week - which is why I haven't been able to identify what triggers MangoHUD to start.