Bad Connection Simulator

Get out of calls by simulating a bad connection
What is Bad Connection Simulator?
Bad Connection Simulator is a Chrome extension that simulates poor connectivity to help you get off unnecessary video calls. This tool offers 3 levels of impairment: none, moderate, and severe. It can be used with any web-based video calling application, including Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Facebook Messenger, Google Duo, Jitsi Meet, and Whereby. The user just needs to join the call, click the icon, choose the impairment level, and then tweak it throughout the call. Bad Connection Simulator executes realistic impairments directly to the source video stream, thereby avoiding any adaptive adjustments by video conferencing apps. It's essential to use it from Chrome or Edge, and without activating the virtual background feature.

Extension stats

Users: 954 ▼ -5
Rating: 4.40 (5)
Version: 1.0.0 (Last updated: 2022-04-21)
Creation date: 2022-04-21
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • activeTab
Host permissions:
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
Size: 2.56M
URLs: Website

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Extension summary

The perfect excuse to off of video calls

Stuck on a video call you want to get out and need a good excuse? The Bad Connection Simulator Chrome Extension simulates a bad connection with just a click!

→ Works with any web-based video calling app → Easy to use - just install the extension, no other installations required → 3 levels of impairment - none, moderate, and severe → Evades low bandwidth adaptation used by video calling apps

HOW TO USE 🍰

  1. Install the extension from the Chrome WebStore
  2. Join your video call
  3. Click the Bad Connection Simulator icon and select your impairment level
  4. Adjust as needed throughout your call
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User reviews


by Matías Marchant, 2024-02-14

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Bad Connection Simulator requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

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