diff --git a/panel/pane/holoviews.py b/panel/pane/holoviews.py
index bf6745ff27..91bdaa2994 100644
--- a/panel/pane/holoviews.py
+++ b/panel/pane/holoviews.py
@@ -229,7 +229,8 @@ def _get_model(self, doc, root=None, parent=None, comm=None):
                 state = plot.state
 
             # Ensure rerender if content is responsive but layout is centered
-            if (self.center and state.sizing_mode not in ('fixed', None)
+            if (backend == 'bokeh' and self.center and
+                state.sizing_mode not in ('fixed', None)
                 and not self._responsive_content):
                 self._responsive_content = True
                 self._update_layout()