diff --git a/src/hooks/useArticleLoader.ts b/src/hooks/useArticleLoader.ts
index 7dcef6d6..14d9b14c 100644
--- a/src/hooks/useArticleLoader.ts
+++ b/src/hooks/useArticleLoader.ts
@@ -116,6 +116,7 @@ export function useArticleLoader({
     
     loadArticle()
     // Intentionally excluding setter functions from dependencies to prevent race conditions
+    // isMounted is a stable function and doesn't need to be in dependencies
     // eslint-disable-next-line react-hooks/exhaustive-deps
-  }, [naddr, relayPool, settings, isMounted])
+  }, [naddr, relayPool, settings])
 }
diff --git a/src/hooks/useExternalUrlLoader.ts b/src/hooks/useExternalUrlLoader.ts
index 08be3152..0d897b67 100644
--- a/src/hooks/useExternalUrlLoader.ts
+++ b/src/hooks/useExternalUrlLoader.ts
@@ -150,8 +150,9 @@ export function useExternalUrlLoader({
     
     loadExternalUrl()
     // Intentionally excluding setter functions from dependencies to prevent race conditions
+    // isMounted is a stable function and doesn't need to be in dependencies
     // eslint-disable-next-line react-hooks/exhaustive-deps
-  }, [url, relayPool, eventStore, cachedUrlHighlights, isMounted])
+  }, [url, relayPool, eventStore, cachedUrlHighlights])
 
   // Keep UI highlights synced with cached store updates without reloading content
   useEffect(() => {