NordPass Slowing Down Edge and Firefox
Quick answer
Users measured a slowdown with the extension on. Update to the latest extension, disable it on heavy tabs or test without it to confirm.
Most likely fix: Update the extension
How to fix it
Try these in order — the most common fix is first.
1. Update the extension
- A developer reply on one Firefox review said a slowdown was fixed in an extension update
Did this fix it?2. Confirm with a test
- Disable the extension and compare performance
Did this fix it?3. Reduce other extensions
- Disable the ones you do not need
Did this fix it?4. Use the desktop app or web vault
- Use them as an alternative while waiting for a fix
Did this fix it?
Symptoms
Browser feels slow or benchmark scores drop with the extension installed; desktop app slow on M1 Macs.
Why it happens
- Extension overhead on Edge and Firefox
- Old extension version
- Many extensions competing
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