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Google's Abandoned 'Never-Slow Mode' Feature Would Have Radically Changed Chrome

Guavy AI Editorial Team Published September 5, 2026

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Google's Chrome browser has been the primary web browser for many users, including myself. While it's not perfect, its handy browsing tools and deep integration with the wider Google ecosystem make it a popular choice.

In 2019, Google was working on a radical feature called 'Never-Slow Mode,' which aimed to ensure that Chrome would never slow down under any circumstances, unless the internet connection is poor. This feature would have blocked large scripts and assets like fonts and images based on size if they exceeded predefined limits.

The proposed limits were:

Per-image max size: 1MiB
Total image budget: 2MiB
Per-stylesheet max size: 100KiB
Total stylesheet budget: 200KiB
Per-script max size: 50KiB
Total script budget: 500KiB
Per-font max size: 100KiB
Total font budget: 100KiB
Total connection limit: 10
Long-task limit: 200ms

The feature was met with both excitement and criticism, with some arguing that it could break content when implemented. Despite the potential risks, I believe Google should have at least given users a flag to enable the feature for those who want it.

Google's Abandoned 'Never-Slow Mode' Feature Would Have Radically Changed Chrome

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