DuckDuckGo !bangs but Faster

DuckDuckGo !bangs but Faster

Processes DuckDuckGo !bangs client-side

What is DuckDuckGo !bangs but Faster?
DuckDuckGo !bangs but Faster is a Chrome extension that improves page load time by processing DuckDuckGo !bangs client-side. It replaces requests and redirects to DuckDuckGo's servers, resulting in a >30% improvement in paint time. Supports all DuckDuckGo !bangs.
Merlin
Stats
Users: 362 ▼ -6
Rating: 4.50 (4)
Version: 0.2.2 (Last updated: 2021-03-14)
Creation date: 2020-10-18
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • *://duckduckgo.com/*
  • https://duckduckgo.com/bang.js
Size: 12.32K
URLs: Website
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Summary

WARNING: It is highly recommend that you set DuckDuckGo as your default search engine. Learn how to do that here: https://help.duckduckgo.com/duckduckgo-help-pages/desktop/chrome/

"DuckDuckGo !bangs but Faster" replaces the requests and redirects to DuckDuckGo's servers needed to handle !bangs by processing them client-side. This leads to a noticeable improvement in initial page load time, with at least a >30% improvement in paint time on high-speed connections and possibly higher for users on mobile networks with higher latency.

This extension supports all DuckDuckGo !bangs. To learn more about DuckDuckGo !bangs, visit duckduckgo.com/bang.

User reviews
This is so good. It's so fast.
by Juan Miguel Sanchez Juan Miguel Sanchez, 2022-07-01

When extension is enabled i cannot use bangs inside duckduckgo's search box.
by Maciej Błędkowski Maciej Błędkowski, 2021-02-28

Does what it says, makes the DDG bangs a lot snappier! Love it!
by Cody Pertuit Cody Pertuit, 2020-11-18
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Safety
Risk impact

DuckDuckGo !bangs but Faster may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

DuckDuckGo !bangs but Faster has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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