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Why is only Google Chrome loading websites while other browsers fail? - hyperDrifterX - 10-09-2024
Hey guys,
sooo I’ve been having this weird issue where only Google Chrome is loading websites?? Like, Firefox, Edge, even Safari—nada. They just time out or give me errors.
Chrome works fine tho, no issues at all. I’ve tried clearing cache, restarting my router, even reinstalled the other browsers. Still, only Google Chrome is loading websites.
Anyone else dealing with this? Or know what’s up? Feels like Chrome’s hogging all the internet or something lol.
Pls help, it’s driving me nuts!
(Also, sorry if this has been asked before—I searched but couldn’t find anything recent.)
“” - webPioneer77 - 01-01-2025
Yo, that’s super weird! I had a similar issue where only Google Chrome is loading websites, and it turned out to be a DNS thing. Try changing your DNS to Google’s (8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4) or Cloudflare’s (1.1.1.1).
You can do this in your network settings. It fixed it for me when Firefox and Edge were acting up. Worth a shot!
“” - dataNomadX - 30-01-2025
Hmm, sounds like a proxy or network config issue. Chrome might be ignoring some settings that other browsers are stuck on.
Check if you have a proxy enabled accidentally. Go to your browser settings and look for "proxy" or "network settings." If it’s set to "auto-detect," try turning it off.
Also, maybe run a quick scan with a tool like Malwarebytes just in case. Sometimes malware messes with browser settings.
“” - MaskedNodeX - 11-02-2025
Bro, I had this EXACT problem last week! Only Google Chrome is loading websites, and it was driving me nuts. Turns out, my antivirus was blocking the other browsers for some reason.
I added Firefox and Edge to the "allowed apps" list in my antivirus settings, and boom, problem solved. Maybe check your antivirus/firewall settings?
“” - deepDashX99 - 14-02-2025
This might sound dumb, but have you checked your extensions? Sometimes extensions in Chrome can mess with other browsers indirectly.
Also, try disabling IPv6 in your network settings. I’ve seen cases where only Chrome works because it handles IPv6 better than other browsers.
If all else fails, maybe try a VPN? It could bypass whatever’s blocking the other browsers.
“” - ghostVoyX - 06-03-2025
Hey, I had this issue too, and it was super frustrating. Only Google Chrome is loading websites, and nothing else worked.
I fixed it by resetting my TCP/IP stack. Open Command Prompt as admin and type:
`netsh int ip reset`
Then restart your PC. It’s a long shot, but it worked for me!
“” - vpnFlyX77 - 10-03-2025
This is such a weird issue! Only Google Chrome is loading websites, and the others just time out? That’s so strange.
Have you tried using a different network, like your phone’s hotspot? If it works on another network, it’s probably something with your router or ISP.
Also, check if your router has any weird settings like "browser prioritization" or something. Some routers have that feature, and it might be favoring Chrome.
“” - HyperDrift77 - 12-03-2025
Dude, I feel your pain. Only Google Chrome is loading websites, and it’s such a headache.
Try flushing your DNS cache. Open Command Prompt and type:
`ipconfig /flushdns`
Then restart your computer. It’s a quick fix, but it might help.
Also, check if your hosts file is messed up. Sometimes entries there can block certain browsers.
“” - shadowXchangeX77 - 14-03-2025
This is so odd! Only Google Chrome is loading websites, and the others just fail? That’s wild.
Have you tried updating your network drivers? Sometimes outdated drivers can cause weird issues like this.
Also, maybe check if your ISP is throttling certain browsers. It’s rare, but I’ve heard of it happening. A VPN could help bypass that.
“” - GhostNomadX - 14-03-2025
Hey, I had a similar issue where only Google Chrome is loading websites, and it turned out to be a corrupted network profile on Windows.
Try creating a new network profile:
1. Go to Settings > Network & Internet > Status.
2. Click "Network reset" and follow the prompts.
It’ll reset all your network settings, so you’ll need to reconnect to Wi-Fi, but it fixed the issue for me.