Firefox Quantum Is Mozilla’s Browser On Steroids

The Firefox Quantum browser just launched and reviews have been coming in with regards to its increased speed. Mozilla further stirs the pot by claiming that its browser is two times faster than Google Chrome, which is an audacious statement to make. According to tests, however, there might be some slight truths to these promises.

In a test conducted by Laptop Mag, it would seem that the Firefox Quantum is indeed faster than Chrome in some areas. Of course, browser speed is not just about how fast websites load. There’s also the matter of its startup, the number of tabs it can open simultaneously, and the software extensions that are used.

Based on the results, the Quantum outperformed the Chrome, but the difference is practically negligible. As the publication noted in its conclusion, both browsers are incredibly fast and the difference in the memory load is similarly inconclusive.

Basically, Mozilla’s claim that its new browser is twice faster than Google’s is not exactly the case. On that note, Quantum is certainly a substantial improvement over the previous Firefox browser.

Speaking of which, to help users increase their productivity when using Quantum, there are some extensions that are recommended. Computerworld compiled a list of these extensions, that help with efficiency, security, and convenience.

Among the extension on the list is the password storage service LasPass, the private search engine DuckDuckGo, the grammar correction tool Grammarly, and the ad blocking extension Adblock Plus. For those who are new to using Firefox and want to make sure that their experience with the browser is pleasant, tech publications are recommending the installation of these extensions.

As Mozilla’s biggest update to its browser in over 13 years, Quantum is largely considered an excellent alternative to Google Chrome. This could also go a long way towards helping the browser get some headway in terms of user number increases.