Speed-Up Browsing

Speeds up browsing over the time, by adding missing Cache-Control response headers.
What is Speed-Up Browsing?
"Speed-Up Browsing" is a unique Chrome extension that significantly speeds up webpage loading times. It does this by enhancing the reuse of already downloaded images, scripts, etc., effectively saving these elements in a cache for immediate access in future use. As an additional feature, it changes Chrome's default search to Bing.com, offering a comprehensive yet faster browsing experience.

Extension stats

This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2023-11-23
Users: 16,316+
Rating: 4.27 (55)
Version: 2.51 (Last updated: 2023-09-22)
Creation date: 2018-01-30
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Overrides search engine: Yes
Permissions:
  • declarativeNetRequest
  • storage
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 50.27K

Other platforms

Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

This extension enhances the re-use of already downloaded images/scripts etc. thus speeds up loading of pages significantly. Just install this extension and enjoy faster surfing.

It changes the default search of chrome to Bing.com

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Speeds up browsing
  • Effective at loading pages faster
  • Increases caching speed
  • Shortens wait time for page load
Cons
  • Does not have a control panel or options
  • Changes search settings to websmartfinder.com
  • Alters the default search engine and home page shortcuts without necessity
Most mentioned
  • Changes search settings to websmartfinder.com
  • Helps load pages faster
  • No control settings or panel
Recent reviews
It has no control panel or options at all. It is important that each extension has a panel to control components.
by mojtaba reyahi, 2023-10-20

geat extension! it solved the problem of slow websites
by Evgenia Lm, 2023-10-20

Uninstalled!!! changes search to websmartfinder.com what a despicable move.. such a shame was a staple in my extension stack.
by Ahmed Rih, 2023-10-09
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Speed-Up Browsing requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Speed-Up Browsing may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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