Save-Data: on

Save-Data: on

Automatically enable data-savings mode at compatible websites.

What is Save-Data: on?
Save-Data: On is a handy Chrome extension that tells websites you'd prefer to save on data. When used on compatible websites, this programming tool prompts them to adjust webpages, potentially showing you lower quality images and fewer media elements to reduce data downloads. Essentially, the extension sends the 'Save-Data: On' HTTP header with each request, signaling your data-saving preference to the website. Please note, this is not a data compression proxy, it simply favors cost-effective web browsing.
Merlin
Stats
Users: 70,000+
Rating: 3.78 (27)
Version: 1.1.0 (Last updated: 2021-06-11)
Creation date: 2019-01-22
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • <all_urls>
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
Size: 18.20K
URLs: Website
Stats date:

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Save-Data: on
Save-Data: on (v1.1.0)
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Summary

Tell websites that you prefer to save data and costs. At websites’ discretion, you may see lower quality images and fewer media elements as webpages adjust to reduce data downloads.

The extension works by sending the "Save-Data: on" HTTP header with every request. This extension is not a data compression proxy like the Data Saver/Lite option in Google Chrome, or Opera Turbo and Yandex.browser Turbo mode.

User reviews
User reviews summary
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Pros
  • helpful
  • makes browser faster
Cons
  • doesn't work for some users
  • lack of updates
Most mentioned
  • doesn't work
  • data usage
  • ads
Recent reviews
needs an update

It absolutely does work, some idiots apparently can't comprehend what's written in the description.
by Andrzej Śliwiński Andrzej Śliwiński, 2024-03-12

Doesn't work and developer also didn't provide the proper details how to use this extension
by YOGESH KAUSHIK YOGESH KAUSHIK, 2023-06-29
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Safety
Risk impact

Save-Data: on is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Save-Data: on if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Save-Data: on has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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