Who is Faster Pageload for?

Faster Pageload is an open-source project built for web browser users.

What platforms does Faster Pageload run on?

Faster Pageload runs on the web and embeddable surfaces.

Is Faster Pageload still active?

Unverified. Faster Pageload has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.

What are alternatives to Faster Pageload?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include FastLoad Images, Lazyload, Preload, and More!, and Speed Up – Lazy Load.

Who makes Faster Pageload?

Faster Pageload is developed by Simon Frey.

How long has Faster Pageload been around?

Faster Pageload first shipped in 2019.

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Faster Pageload

Name: Faster Pageload
Author: Simon Frey

github.comBrowser DevTools & extensions

Faster Pageload is an open-source browser extension that preloads likely next pages using instant.page and lazy-loads images. It is intended for browser users who want faster-feeling navigation and reduced initial page loading.

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Overview

4 features

Faster Pageload is a Browser DevTools & extensions project. It focuses on reducing perceived webpage loading times and unnecessary image loading in web browsers. Faster Pageload is an open-source project aimed at web browser users. Faster Pageload is open source under the Open Source license. Faster Pageload is available on the web and embeddable surfaces.

Simon Frey builds and maintains Faster Pageload, and it first shipped in 2019. Among its 4 catalogued features are page preloading, lazy image loading, and instant.page integration.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Page preloading
Lazy image loading
Instant.page integration
Firefox extension

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BrowserEmbeddable

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License

Open Source

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Indexing history

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Indexed8 Sep · 17:14 UTC
Faster Pageload verified via Firefox Add-ons
Source: Firefox Add-ons · Open

Frequently asked questions about Faster Pageload

What is Faster Pageload?: Faster Pageload focuses on reducing perceived webpage loading times and unnecessary image loading in web browsers. It is catalogued under Browser DevTools & extensions on PulseGate.
Who is Faster Pageload for?: Faster Pageload is an open-source project built for web browser users.
Is Faster Pageload free?: Yes — Faster Pageload is open source under the Open Source license and free to use.
What platforms does Faster Pageload run on?: Faster Pageload runs on the web and embeddable surfaces.
Is Faster Pageload still active?: Unverified. Faster Pageload has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.
What are alternatives to Faster Pageload?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include FastLoad Images, Lazyload, Preload, and More!, and Speed Up – Lazy Load.FastLoad Images Lazyload, Preload, and More!Speed Up – Lazy Load
Who makes Faster Pageload?: Faster Pageload is developed by Simon Frey.
How long has Faster Pageload been around?: Faster Pageload first shipped in 2019.

At a glance

Pricing: Open Source
Platforms: Web
Languages: English
License: Open Source
First seen: 8 Sep 2026
Built for: web browser users
Model: Open source
Solves: Reducing perceived webpage loading times and unnecessary image loading in web browsers.

Registered as

Firefox Add-ons: faster-pageload

Developer

Simon Frey

Index record

Indexed: 8 Sep 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
First seen: Sep 2026
Last seen: 8 Sep 2026

Identity audit (13)

Slug: faster-pageload-github-com
Lifecycle state recorded: 8 Sep 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 8 Sep 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology (no inferred launch/funding milestones).
Name from: Written by a language model from the project's public pages.
Category from: Assigned by a language model.
Summary from: Written by a language model from public pages.
Languages from: Detected by a language model, checked against the page's own declaration.
Last updated: 8 Sep 2026
Canonical URL: https://github.com/simonfrey/faster-pageload-web-extensions

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