FastForward

Don't waste time with compliance. Use FastForward to skip annoying URL "shorteners".

FastForward: Bypass Url Shorteners & Trackers

FastForward is a Firefox extension designed to save users' time by bypassing websites that make you wait or perform actions, including adf.ly, show.co, and sub2unlock.com. It is also efficient at avoiding trackers, such as bit.ly and t.co, and shields your IP address from being logged on certain websites.
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Add-on stats

Users: 40,405
-2,198
Rating: 4.75
(191)
Version: 0.2383 (Last updated: 2024-04-05)
Creation date: 2021-09-13
Weekly download count: 871
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • alarms
  • storage
  • webNavigation
  • tabs
  • declarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 482.36K

Ranking

# 365 ▼ 5
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Other platforms

FastForward (v0.2383)
4.39 (253) 100,000
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FastForward (v0.2383)
4.40 (52) 63,914
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Add-on summary

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FastForward circumvents sites which make you wait (like adf.ly), make you do something (e.g., show.co and sub2unlock.com) and even trackers (such as bit.ly and t.co)! It also helps to prevent your IP address from being logged by sites by blocking them.

We have a Discord, https://discord.gg/RSAf7b5njt We have a GitHub, https://github.com/FastForwardTeam/FastForward Visit https://fastforward.team/ for more information.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • It saves time by quickly redirecting to the main site.
  • It's considered one of the best add-ons available.
  • The functionality is good and helpful.
Cons
  • Development has ceased, which may impact future updates.
  • There are issues with certain link shorteners like Bitly, leading to redirect loops.
Most mentioned
  • Efficient in bypassing adfly type links.
  • Call for mobile support, especially for Firefox Mobile.
  • Overall positive user satisfaction.
User reviews
by Firefox user 13995393, 2024-12-13
Hiç bekletmeden hemen ana siteye aktarıyor mükemmel bir şey.
by Fexed, 2024-11-12
One of the best add-ons to ever made.
by Vinaes, 2024-11-12
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

FastForward requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

FastForward has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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