Fasterfox for Windows

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The Download Now link will prompt a local download of the Firefox extension. To install the extension directly, open the file using your Firefox browser.

Editors’ Review

Download.com staffFebruary 29, 2024

Firefox has many virtues, but speed is not one of them. Fasterfox aims to make everyone's favorite open-source Web browser run more sprightly. Instead of forcing you to dig through obscure config files to tweak your browser's settings, this extension makes the process as easy as selecting one of five options. Using the built-in stopwatch, you can see which preset suits you best. Users with broadband connections will appreciate the prefetching feature, which starts downloading pages before you open them. We didn't notice any spectacular speed increase, but your experience may vary. Fasterfox is easy to install and easy to use, and it certainly won't hurt your performance. Why not give it a try?

What’s new in version 2

Version 2 includes unspecified updates.

Fasterfox for Windows

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: October 1, 2007

Latest update: February 29, 2024

Version: 2

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 10
Windows Vista
Windows ME
Windows 2000
Windows 98
Windows NT
Windows XP

Additional Requirements: Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP/Vista, Mozilla Firefox 1.5 - 2.0

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 68,137

Downloads Last Week: 1

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User Reviews

3.6/5

28 User Votes

https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/14833
elad_karakoFebruary 8, 2010
Pros
try https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/14833 instead. it works faster.
Cons
none ,
Summary
An Efficient and User Friendly Tool To Kick It Up A Notch!
Would love to know about Firefox 3
garythorMay 21, 2009
Pros
bottum line it works!
Cons
would like to know what i ask ?
Summary
would love to know if this works with firefox 3 yet? & can you change the setting manual? thanks again people & cnet keep up the good work, Your's Gary
Adds a little boost of speed
pentium4foreverFebruary 3, 2009
Pros
This is a good FF extension. I noticed a tab bit of a boost in speed with this extension installed.
Cons
Might not be a good idea for non-computer savvy people.
Summary
Don't know
dentshazbotJanuary 11, 2009
Pros
Wasn't able to install doesn't work with Firefox 3
Cons
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Summary
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3rd party sources?
myneuroticaOctober 30, 2008
Pros
Why don't they tell us where?
Cons
It would be great if I had a chance to try it
Summary
I would like more info regarding where to get the add on compatible for adding this to firefox 2
It works..
emperordariusAugust 30, 2008
Pros
It really works. The speed up is noticeable. Firefox 3 compatible and working extensions can be found on the net.
Cons
Not officially compatible with Firefox 3
Summary
It really works, but you have to get the Firefox 3 compatible version from third party sources
thaisalem3011July 15, 2008
Pros
Cons
Summary
A decent extension
COKEDUDEMay 28, 2008
Pros
It makes firefox a tad bit faster. It gives you a lot of options to make your firefox faster.
Cons
It's really tricky to set up if your not really good with computers.
Summary
good
-Almost-January 7, 2008
Pros
Cons
Summary
i think this is good
serereeNovember 21, 2007
Pros
it is fast to search something in internet
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Developer’s Description

By Tony Gentilcore

Tweak simultaneous connections, pipelining, cache, DNS cache, and initial paint delay in Firefox browser.

Fasterfox allows you to tweak many network and rendering settings such as simultaneous connections, pipelining, cache, DNS cache, and initial paint delay. Dynamic speed increases can be obtained with the unique prefetching mechanism, which recycles idle bandwidth by silently loading and caching all of the links on the page you are browsing. A pop-up blocker for pop-ups initiated by Flash plug-ins is also included. Version 2 includes unspecified updates.