# Load Time

> Adds an icon to the address bar to provide load time information of the current page.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/load-time](https://chrome-stats.com/d/load-time)

## Overview

- **ID:** `load-time`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Nobuyuki Honda
- **Category:** web-development,other
- **Daily users:** 1,563
- **Weekly downloads:** 21
- **Rating:** 4.68 / 5 (31 ratings)
- **Version:** 0.3
- **Last updated:** 2021-12-13
- **First published:** 2017-12-29
- **Size:** 12 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/load-time/)
- **Website:** [https://www.nk2.org/amo.html](https://www.nk2.org/amo.html)

## Description

Load Time is a Chrome extension that provides users with immediate feedback on the load speed of the current webpage by adding an informative icon to the browser's address bar. This tool helps users quickly gauge how fast a page is loading without needing additional performance tools or bookmarks. It is especially useful for web developers and users interested in monitoring site performance for better browsing experiences. Note that due to browser limitations, this extension does not function on internal browser pages or specific addon sites.

## Rankings

- #2,558 — Overall
- #289 — Web Development
- #11 — loading
- #15 — airtime
- #71 — timer
- #153 — address

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `activeTab`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Very low risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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## Review summary

Users generally find the Load Time add-on effective and accurate in measuring page load durations, appreciating its clear and reliable display. However, multiple users note that the interface and icon lack polish and do not integrate smoothly with browser design. Suggestions include adding keyboard shortcuts or default visible load time displays. A few users reported errors related to data access permissions. Overall, it functions as intended but could benefit from design and usability enhancements.

### Pros

- Accurately calculates and displays page load time.
- Works as expected and is reliable in its functionality.
- Provides a clear and readable display of load times compared to similar add-ons.
- Easy to use and provides useful information about page load duration.

### Cons

- User interface and design are plain and do not blend well with browser aesthetics.
- Icon and drop-down menu design appear out of place and need improvement.
- No keyboard shortcuts or customizable display options for load time information.
- Some users experienced errors related to site data access, preventing information display.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/load-time)