FastForward

FastForward

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

What is FastForward?
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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Stats
Rating: 4.76 (177)
Version: 0.2383 (Last updated: 2024-04-05)
Creation date: 2021-09-13
Weekly download count: 1,126
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • alarms
  • storage
  • webNavigation
  • tabs
  • declarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 482.36K
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# 384 ▼ 4
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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
User reviews summary
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
  • Saves time by allowing users to skip through link shorteners
  • Useful for downloading from forums and dealing with invasive ad sites
  • Unshortens tracking URL shorteners like bitly
Cons
  • Some users have reported issues with certain websites and link shorteners
  • No support for Firefox Mobile
Most mentioned
  • Saves time by allowing users to skip through link shorteners
  • Useful for downloading from forums and dealing with invasive ad sites
  • Unshortens tracking URL shorteners like bitly
Recent reviews
So good and functional
by Ann Smith, 2024-03-18
by cristian, 2024-03-14
by cristian, 2024-03-14
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Safety
Risk impact

FastForward is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install FastForward if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

FastForward is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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