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Slow Internet Simulator

by absurd.website · absurd.website · Just for Fun
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 15 Oct 2026

Surf like it’s 1997 — this plugin slows down the web with nostalgic dial-up vibes. Created by Absurd.website

Users
20
−2 in 30 days
Rating
0.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
0
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#150K
#125K among extensions
Version
1.0
updated 4 Jul 2025

Users

monthly, 16 months
01223Jul 2025Mar 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 20 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 16 months
001Jul 2025Mar 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 0 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month

The Chrome Web Store rounds user counts down to the leading digit, so the user line moves in steps. The ratings count is exact and is the better signal of real adoption.

About Slow Internet Simulator

This extension intentionally slows down web page loading to simulate the nostalgic experience of dial-up internet from the 90s. It affects all websites visited by the user. Created for fun, retro inspiration, or to help focus by reducing fast, distracting web browsing. Made by absurd.website. Note: This extension does not collect any personal data or interact with servers. It operates entirely in your browser.

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days−4−16.7%00.00
30 days−2−9.1%00.00
6 months+11+122.2%00.00
1 year+12+150.0%00.00

Chrome Web Store search rankings

Where Slow Internet Simulator appears when people search the store, with the 30 day change
Search phrasePosition30 days
slow#30−1

Version history

1 versions recorded
1.04 Jul 2025

Details

Category
Just for Fun
First seen
4 Jul 2025
Size
18 KB
Languages
en
Pricing
Free
Support
absurd.website
Extension ID
lekjienadcehpbcfepbjdfocabgmjchn

Permissions and risk

Moderate riskimpact 2, likelihood 2
Site access
<all_urls>
Can read and change data on every website you visit.

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