Android, Windows, and Mac users all use Chrome as one of their primary browsers. Google Chrome has its own built-in download manager, but it does not support resume support, unknown file sizes, and more. Therefore, if you wish to fix these errors on your device, you can use some tweaks.
In case of slow internet connectivity, it is usually normal throughout, but sometimes you might get corrupted files or have to pause your download. However, if you are still receiving this error even though you have a decent internet connection, then today we will show you how to increase download speed in Google Chrome.
How to increase Google Chrome’s download speed
There are various download managers that can be used. Check out these Google Chrome tweaks for speeding up downloads of large files. I’ll walk you through it now without further ado.
You should enable “Do Not Track”
Major websites use the Track User Activity feature. In order to avoid the slow download speed caused by these trackers, enable Do Not Track in Chrome if you have disabled it.
Enabling Do Not Track in Chrome
- Navigate to the burger menu (Three-Dot Menu) of Chrome and open its settings.
- Use the search bar to locate “Do not track”.
- Click on the Cookie tab to access the Do not track menu.
- Activate Do Not Follow by turning the switch on.
- That’s all there is to it.
Closing all unnecessary tabs
Additionally, tabs running in the background consume your resources, which may slow down downloads when you are downloading something. It is recommended that if you are experiencing slow download speeds, to conserve resources, you should close all unwanted tabs.
Download from a good website.
To get excellent download speeds, use a reputable website to download content. Internet connection speed is not the only thing that determines download speed; the backend from which you download is also important.
Make sure your internet connection is working.
Using the speed test website, you can determine your internet speed. In order to do so, just type in “SpeedCheck” into Google and you’ll be taken to the same page.
A slow internet connection can also be diagnosed by using the Ookla Speed Test or Fast.com. Contact your ISP if you experience slow internet connection.
Use a download manager
There are a number of free download managers you can use if you’re not happy with the Chrome Downloader Manager. As both have the best compatibility support, we recommend using IDM (Internet Download Manager) or Free Download Manager. The next time you download a file, it will start downloading immediately if you use the download manager.
Hopefully, you will be able to increase the speed of your downloads in Google Chrome by following this guide. The majority of the factors are related to your network. Make sure the VPN is off because it may impact your download speed. Alternatively, if you still want VPN or need to download for some reason, you should rethink upgrading or using a better VPN service.
