Limiting download speed in Firefox

Question

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How to limit download traffic in Firefox
Throttling Bandwidth on Firefox
Simulate limited bandwidth from within Firefox?

How do I limit download speeds in Firefox? For example, limit the maximum download speed to 100 KB/s?

I use Firefox 11 portable, Windows 7 Home x64.

Solution

The best way is using NetLimiter.

Here's a video on how to do it.

In summary:

• Download NetLimiter (freeware and paid option are both available)
• Install the software.
• Choose the programs you wish to limit download speed for.

Comments

[tvdo]

Maybe because it does not meet the quality standards... being too short is a common cause.

[tvdo]

It's so nice having a search... Throttling Bandwidth on Firefox How to limit download traffic in Firefox Simulate limited bandwidth from within Firefox? The top one is most recent, therefore most up to date.

[Julian]

I removed the second part of your question. Questions about the site Super User itself belongs on Meta Super User

[Sam]

@Nifle I use Firefox 11 portable, I downloaded Throttle, it seems that its old and firefox say its not compatible with current version.

[tvdo]

@XinHua Then please indicate that when you ask your question. Show all your research so we can avoid providing redundant information. Fishing for information is not fun. Also, see the first question I linked to, that one's more recent (i.e. after Throttle was no longer relevant).

[tvdo]

@XinHua In what way was NetLimiter (as suggested in the answers to all three questions) not useful? How does it not suit your requirements? Please be specific. Does the program/method need to be portable? Then say so. I can guess from the fact that you're using a portable copy of Firefox, but I don't want to guess. Tell me. As your question stands, NetLimiter is a viable solution (it can limit speeds to Firefox, which is your question).

[Mark R]

Done thanks. Should have done that without thinking.

[slhck]

Thanks! I added a little formatting (make sure to check our tools for that) and removed salutations and irrelevant stuff from your answer if you don't mind.

[Mark R]

gotcha, exactly how it should be. Really nice to be taught a way to be good at using the mighty stack. I will look forward to answering more questions.