Even with a strong internet connection, if your websites are taking a long time to load, it might not be your Wi-Fi speed. The DNS (Domain Name System) settings in your browser are frequently the cause of the issue.
This post will describe how DNS can be the cause of delayed loading and how to use Google Chrome's DNS settings to resolve the issue.
🧠What Is DNS and Why Does It Matter?
The DNS (Domain Name System) functions similarly to a phone book on the internet. DNS transforms domain addresses (such as example.com) into IP addresses so that your browser may connect to the appropriate server.
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A delayed DNS lookup might cause a page to load slowly, even if your internet bandwidth is 100 Mbps or higher.
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- The DNS on your ISP is slow.
- Overloaded DNS servers
- DNS response latency is high 👉, which could cause websites to take longer to load.
A delayed DNS lookup might cause a page to load slowly, even if your internet bandwidth is 100 Mbps or higher.
🚨 Signs DNS May Be Causing Slow Loading
- It takes five to ten seconds for websites to load.
- The notification "Resolving host…" persists for a while.
- While some websites load quickly, some take a very long time.
- Although browsing feels slow, the speed test indicates good speed.
🔧 How to Fix Slow Internet in Chrome Using DNS
✅ Method 1: Enable Secure DNS in Chrome
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Open Google Chrome
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Go to Settings
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Click Privacy and Security
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Select Security
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Scroll to Use Secure DNS
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Turn it ON
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Choose a faster DNS provider like:
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Google (Public DNS)
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Cloudflare
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OpenDNS
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This makes Chrome bypass slow ISP DNS and use a faster, secure DNS provider.
✅ Method 2: Change DNS on Your Device (Recommended)
Instead of changing only Chrome, you can change DNS system-wide.
Popular fast DNS providers:
Changing DNS at device level improves performance for:
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Chrome
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YouTube
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Gaming
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Apps
⚡ Why Cloudflare DNS Is Often Faster
The 1.1.1.1 DNS from Cloudflare is renowned for:
After switching, many users report faster page loading.
- Minimal latency
- Robust privacy protection
- Quick worldwide reaction times
After switching, many users report faster page loading.
🛠Other Fixes for Slow Loading in Chrome
If a DNS update isn't enough to resolve the issue, try:
Even if the DNS is slow, a fast internet connection still feels slow.
- Clear the cache and cookies in Chrome.
- Turn off any extraneous extensions.
- Get the most recent version of Chrome.
- Restart the router.
- Use Windows' ipconfig /flushdns command to flush DNS.
- Look for any background downloads.
📊 DNS vs Internet Speed – What’s the Difference?
- The speed at which content downloads is influenced by internet speed.
- The speed at which a website loads depends on its DNS speed.
Even if the DNS is slow, a fast internet connection still feels slow.
🎯 Final Thoughts
DNS may be the hidden problem if speed testing reveal no problems yet your connection feels sluggish. Website loading speeds can be greatly increased by changing to a faster DNS provider within Google Chrome or at the system level.
It's a quick repair that can improve the speed of your browsing and takes less than two minutes.
It's a quick repair that can improve the speed of your browsing and takes less than two minutes.
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