Loads mobile version of sites to improve speed

Latest Version

Version
0.0.0.1
Update
May 4, 2016
Size
17.22KiB
Developer
Category
Users
1,000+
Rating
4.70588 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
WebRequest
WebRequestBlocking

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Speed Up Browsing Extension

Speeds up your browsing by loading mobile versions of all webpages. This makes your pages load faster.

Easily toggle on and off by clicking on the extension icon.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Speed Up Browsing", "description": "Loads mobile version of sites to improve speed", "version": "0.0.0.1", "manifest_version": 2, "permissions": [ "webRequest", "webRequestBlocking", "" ], "background": { "scripts": [ "background.js" ] }, "browser_action": { "default_icon": "enabled.png" },"icons": { "16": "enabled.png", "48": "icon48.png", "128": "icon128.png" }}
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How to download and manually install Speed Up Browsing extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Speed Up Browsing extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Speed Up Browsing extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Speed Up Browsing extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Speed Up Browsing extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Speed Up Browsing extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Speed Up Browsing Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Speed Up Browsing extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Speed Up Browsing extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Speed Up Browsing extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Speed Up Browsing extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Speed Up Browsing extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Speed Up Browsing extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Speed Up Browsing extension file

Select and download the Speed Up Browsing extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Speed Up Browsing extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Speed Up Browsing extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Speed Up Browsing extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Speed Up Browsing extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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b003 (ID: 0000003a6ba5b20b) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 06/04/2023 Good but I'd like a widget on each page to give you a choice to turn it on or off for a particular page. Like a just "You Tube option".

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WORLD FAMOUS DJKDS™ TRAP HOUSE MUSIK (Batman) (ID: 00000082c230fb03) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/26/2023 Great App... Really love it ❤️

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Karam maso (ID: 0000009c535663d3) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/27/2023 it is good but, it make youtube looks weird . I am not sure if it work💀💀

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vendetta ben (ID: 0000008d0cba212d) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/31/2021 top Best addition, thanks

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NEERAJ ARUN (ID: 000000891394f9ef) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/03/2021 Boosted my performance dramatically. Loved this extension Use it. I find it very useful