FasterWeb

Browse the web faster.

What is FasterWeb?

"FasterWeb" is a Chrome extension that uses just-in-time preloading to speed up your web browsing. By preloading pages before you click, it reduces loading times significantly, particularly for pages on the same site. The extension also enriches search results by adding a smart search widget alongside them. With features like selective preloading and a focus on user experience, FasterWeb—formerly FasterChrome—offers a faster browsing experience while supporting developers through situational ads.

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Extension stats

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Users: 100,000+

Rating: 3.96 (198) ▼ 0.02

Version: 24.8.26 (Last updated: 2024-08-27)

Creation date: 2019-07-15

Risk impact: Moderate risk impact

Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

Host permissions:

*://*/*

Size: 688.13K

Email: su*****@browsecraft.com

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Ranking

# 2193 ▼ 160

Other rankings

#202 in Functionality & UI ▼ 1 #53 in fastest way keyword 34 ▲ #257 in web keyword 80 ▲ 5 #273 in speed keyword 68 ▼ 7 #274 in web page keyword 75 ▼ 7

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Extension summary

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FasterWeb uses just-in-time preloading, which preloads a page right before you click on it. In addition, FasterWeb enriches search results by adding the smart search widget beside the search results.

The FasterWeb works best on pages on the same sites. Pages to external sites are still faster but more is needed to be noticeable.

How it works: Before clicking a link, hover your mouse over it. When you have hovered for 65 milliseconds, there is one chance out of two that you will click, so Faster Web starts preloading at this moment, leaving on average over 300 ms for the page to preload.

Pages that trigger an action (such as logging out or deleting something) are excluded. (FasterWeb won’t preload pages with a “?” in their URL.)

FasterWeb — previously called FasterChrome — is based on instant.page, a library that you can add to your site in just one minute to give it the same speed boost.

ADS When using FasteWeb, you may encounter ads for other extensions and affiliate links. These situational ads allow us to develop the product and make it free.

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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

Significantly reduces page load times
Preloads frequently opened tabs and links
Open source code with a good reputation for creators
Can work well for users with slow internet or low-end computers
Can improve browsing experience

Cons

Latest update redirects users to a tracking domain
Considered malware or spyware by some users
Adds unwanted features (like AI integration) without notification
Promotes other extensions in an intrusive manner
Compromises user data privacy

Most mentioned

Spyware/malware accusations
Redirecting behavior to tracking sites
Loss of original functionality and purpose
Recent updates causing issues
Some users still find it useful despite updates

Recent reviews

It as a redirect page before we enter the sites, so they can track and sell our data. this was made on the last update do not trust SCAM

Jaime Conde Ojeda, 2024-09-19

It as a redirect page before we enter the sites, so they can track and sell our data. this was made on the last update do not trust SCAM

Nelson Martinho, 2024-09-12

I absolutely say this with confidence, DO NOT USE FasterWeb FOR ANYTHING NOW! The latest update hijacks your DNS requests to redirect you to a tatrck domain, which according to Malwarebytes Browser Guard and UBlock Origin is malicious for hosting malware. What a shame for this to happen to this application, it significantly improved Chrome with it's fast page loading but at this point in time, it is NO LONGER WORTH THE RISK OF POTENTIALLY INFECTING YOUR SYSTEM

Fanatical “Recon” Light, 2024-08-31

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Extension safety

Risk impact

FasterWeb may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.