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.

Add-on stats

Rating: 4.73
(192)
Version: 0.2383 (Last updated: 2024-04-05)
Creation date: 2021-09-13
Weekly download count: 887
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • alarms
  • storage
  • webNavigation
  • tabs
  • declarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 482.36K

Other platforms

FastForward (v0.2383)
4.40 (255) 100,000
Not available on Android
FastForward (v0.2383)
4.40 (52) 62,039
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Add-on summary

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
  • Good functionality and performance
  • Saves time for users by bypassing annoying ads
  • Considered essential by some users
  • Effective in redirecting to main sites quickly
Cons
  • Development has ceased, leading to concerns about future updates
  • Issues with Google image search links leading to redirect pages
  • Negative experiences with adfly-type services
Most mentioned
  • Functionality and performance
  • Development status and support
  • Issues with redirects and links
User reviews
clicking links on google image search takes you to a "Redirect Notice" page and nothing happens. tried other tabs, tried closing the browser, tried uninstalling and re-installing this extension. you can't move on until you click the link google provides to get to the page containing the image


Hiç bekletmeden hemen ana siteye aktarıyor mükemmel bir şey.
by Fexed, 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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