DuckDuckGo !bangs but Faster

Processes DuckDuckGo !bangs client-side

DuckDuckGo !bangs but Faster - Chrome Extension

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.
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Extension stats

Users: 339
-7
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:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • *://duckduckgo.com/*
  • https://duckduckgo.com/bang.js
Size: 12.32K
URLs: Website

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Extension 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, 2022-07-01

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

Does what it says, makes the DDG bangs a lot snappier! Love it!
by Cody, 2020-11-18
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Extension safety

Risk impact

DuckDuckGo !bangs but Faster requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

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

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