diff --git a/js/galaxy-background.js b/js/galaxy-background.js
index 2466585..fdee3ce 100644
--- a/js/galaxy-background.js
+++ b/js/galaxy-background.js
@@ -146,14 +146,16 @@
       
       if (delta >= 500) { // Update FPS every 500ms
         fps = Math.round((frameCount * 1000) / delta);
+        console.log(`FPS: ${fps} (threshold: ${FPS_THRESHOLD}, low samples: ${lowFpsCount}/${LOW_FPS_SAMPLES})`);
         frameCount = 0;
         lastTime = currentTime;
         
         // Check if FPS is consistently low
         if (fps < FPS_THRESHOLD) {
           lowFpsCount++;
+          console.warn(`⚠️ Low FPS detected! ${fps} FPS (${lowFpsCount}/${LOW_FPS_SAMPLES})`);
           if (lowFpsCount >= LOW_FPS_SAMPLES) {
-            console.warn(`Low FPS detected (${fps}). Switching to simple background...`);
+            console.warn(`🔄 Switching to simple background mode...`);
             switchToSimpleBackground();
             isSimpleMode = true;
             // Stop monitoring - mode persists until page refresh
@@ -173,22 +175,28 @@
   }
 
   function switchToSimpleBackground() {
+    console.log('🎨 Activating simple background mode...');
+    
     // Stop rendering 3D scene
     const canvas = document.querySelector('#galaxy-canvas');
     canvas.style.display = 'none';
+    console.log('✓ 3D canvas hidden');
     
     // Create simple gradient background
     const overlay = document.querySelector('#background-overlay');
     overlay.style.background = 'linear-gradient(180deg, #0a1628 0%, #001a2d 50%, #000d1a 100%)';
     overlay.style.backdropFilter = 'none';
+    console.log('✓ Gradient background applied');
     
     // Disable all animations and transitions
     disableAnimations();
+    console.log('✓ Animations disabled');
     
     // Add simple animated stars
     createSimpleStars();
+    console.log('✓ Simple stars created');
     
-    console.log('Simple background mode activated - animations disabled for performance');
+    console.log('✅ Simple background mode activated - animations disabled for performance');
   }
 
   function disableAnimations() {