FastForward
Don't waste your time with compliance. FastForward circumvents annoying link shorteners.
FastForward - Skip Annoying Link Shorteners
FastForward is an Edge add-on that allows you to bypass annoying link shorteners and trackers, saving you time and protecting your privacy. It prevents waiting, actions, and IP address logging on sites like adf.ly, show.co, sub2unlock.com, bit.ly, and t.co.
Add-on stats
Manifest V3
Permissions:
- alarms
- storage
- tabs
- declarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess
Host permissions:
- <all_urls>
Size: 456.32K
URLs: Website ,Privacy policy
Full description: See detailed description
Ranking
# 558 ▼ 8
Other platforms
Not available on Android
User reviews
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews.
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spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Helps users bypass annoying ads and redirects effectively
- Works well with Linkvertise and other link services
- Saves time by providing direct access to content
- Highly recommended by some users for its functionality
Cons
- No longer actively maintained, which affects reliability
- Currently not working for many users
- Requires updates to fix persistent issues
- Has recently exhibited bugs such as opening multiple pages on startup
Most mentioned
- Not working or requires an update
- No longer maintained
- Effective for bypassing ads and redirects
- Great for Linkvertise
- User dissatisfaction with bugs and issues after updates
User reviews
Checked the GitHub repo for this, and it's no longer actively maintained. Great extension while it was being worked on, but there's no need for it now. The devs provided alternatives to this extension in their GitHub readme if you need something similar.
by Piam, 2025-01-29
Doesn't work as of today's date
by Camron, 2024-09-05
Needs update.
by Alter, 2024-03-10
Add-on safety
Risk impact
FastForward requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk impact analysis details
- Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood analysis details
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