Low Data Mode

Low Data Mode helps reduce bandwidth use when browsing with residential proxies. Since residential traffic is billed per gigabyte, unnecessary downloads of images, videos, and media can quickly raise costs. Low Data Mode helps manage this by letting the browser load the page’s structure and features while avoiding the heaviest types of assets

How It Works

When Low Data Mode is on, the browser loads the main webpage normally, including HTML, CSS, and key scripts. At the same time, it blocks or replaces heavy assets like images and video or audio files with lighter responses before the full content is downloaded. This keeps the page usable for navigation, interaction, and automation while significantly cutting the amount of proxy traffic used for visual media

Why It Matters

Residential proxies are one of the most costly parts of large-scale browsing operations. On media-heavy websites, a significant amount of traffic often comes from assets that aren’t crucial to the task. Low Data Mode helps minimize this waste by: – cutting unnecessary bandwidth use – lowering residential proxy costs – improving efficiency for repeated browsing sessions – making large-scale use more budget-friendly What Still Loads Normally Low Data Mode aims to maintain usability, not just block traffic. Key page content still loads, including: – HTML page structure – CSS styling – essential JavaScript – normal page navigation and interaction This allows users to keep using the website functionally, even when heavy media is reduced.

Best Use Cases

What Gets Reduced To save bandwidth, Low Data Mode mainly targets the heaviest types of requests: – images – video files – audio/media streams – optionally fonts, depending on configuration Since these assets often generate the most proxy traffic, blocking them can lead to significant savings, especially on content-rich websites.

Low Data Mode works particularly well for: – high-volume browsing sessions – residential proxy workflows – automation tasks where visual media isn’t needed – account management, navigation, form filling, and page interaction – cost-sensitive operations that require better bandwidth efficiency Important Note Low Data Mode aims to lower bandwidth use, not recreate the visual experience of a regular page