The extension slows down Threads considerably

[eugenioperea]

Browser(Chrome/Firefox): Firefox on Ubuntu Linux
Extension Version: 2.1.7
Reproduction of links: Any threaded post on Threads.net

For the past couple of weeks I've noticed that Threads is unbearably slow. When I open a post to see the subsequent posts they can take up to 20 seconds to load. I disabled all the extension on my system and started testing each one. This one turned out to be the culprit.

[TheKonka]

Really sorry for this, the next version will support disabling the threads download individually.

[eugenioperea]

You have absolutely nothing to apologize for. Your work is great, and I appreciate the effort you put in. Thank you for responding so promptly. I'd already disabled that option earlier today, and all is good. I'll wait for the next version.

[Cpt-KeksMonster]

Yes, unfortunately, the add-on slows down my Firefox even when the toggle switch for Threads is turned off.

Threads only works at normal speed when the add-on is completely disabled. Additionally, the add-on is currently resource-hungry and causes the entire system to lag (i7 CPU 10th Gen, 32 GB RAM, PCIe SSD). When the add-on is active, Firefox's RAM usage briefly spikes. At its peak, I saw 7 GB instead of just over 3 GB without the add-on and the use of Threads.

It's such a shame because I love the add-on, especially for Instagram, but for now, I'll keep it disabled and only enable it when I want to download something. Hopefully, there's potential for further improvements.

Thanks for the hard work and for providing the add-on!

[eugenioperea]

I'm no longer seeing the CPU rise with the extension. I re-enabled all permissions a few weeks ago, and it's been fine.

[Nissemus]

Haven't had this problem on Windows - maybe it's a Linux thing?