Flush DNS & close sockets

Flush DNS resolver cache and close all opened sockets. Requires Chrome to be started with the --enable-net-benchmarking flag.

Flush DNS & Close Sockets Chrome Extension

The "Flush DNS & Close Sockets" extension provides a convenient way to quickly flush the DNS resolver cache and close all opened sockets in Chrome. You can easily activate these functions by clicking the extension icon or using the shortcut "Ctrl + Shift + F". Please note that this extension requires Chrome to be started with the --enable-net-benchmarking flag for optimal performance.

For detailed instructions, check the Chromium documentation. This extension is essential for users looking to optimize their network settings and ensure a clean start for their browsing experience.

Manifest V2
Users:
994 9
Rating:
5.00
(4)
Version:
1.3 (Last updated: 2016-09-25)
Creation date:
2016-09-25
Size:
21.03K
Full description:
See detailed description
Updated:
19 hours ago

User reviews

a tool to replace chrome://net-internals/#sockets, improve efficiency!!!
by Sleepybear Xie, 2021-04-12
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Flush DNS & close sockets does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Low This permission has no access or impact on the user's system or data, thus carrying no risk.
Risk likelihood

Flush DNS & close sockets has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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