Virtual Hosts

Access virtual hosts of a server without the need of host redirection or DNS.
What is Virtual Hosts?
"Virtual Hosts" is a Chrome extension designed to facilitate access to a server's Virtual Hosts without requiring host redirection or DNS adjustments. The extension works by overwriting the Host HTTP header, enabling a specific virtual host request from any remote server. Its key benefits include bypassing the need for manual editing of hosts files by developers while waiting for DNS propagation or establishing replacement sites. It also features an enable/disable function for domain-specific request customization. The open-source code is available on GitHub for further contributions and enhancements.

Extension stats

Users: 10,000+
Rating: 3.31 (102)
Version: 1.2 (Last updated: 2015-10-29)
Creation date: 2015-10-29
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • <all_urls>
  • storage
Size: 9.93K
URLs: Website

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Virtual Hosts (v1.0)
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Extension summary

== ABOUT == Overwrite the Host HTTP header to request a specific virtual host from a remote server.

Often enough while waiting for DNS propagation or standing up a replacement site, developers edit the hosts file on their system to achieve the same effect. This extension basically does the same thing without the hassle.

When detecting outgoing HTTP requests from your Chrome browser to the VHost Domain we redirect to the VHost IP. When detecting outgoing HTTP requests from your Chrome browser to the VHost IP, the extension simply adds a Host header containing the domain name specified in the VHost Domain. Any requests to sites other than the VHost Domain and VHost IP are ignored, so browsing other sites won't be impacted.

== HOW TO USE ==

  • Enable - Click the VHost icon in the top right and enter the desired domain name. When a domain is present and [x] Enabled is checked, the VHost icon turns red. That means all websites will be requested with the entered domain.

  • Disable - Untick the [ ] Enabled checkbox. The icon will turn green-ish which means VHost is disabled and all websites will be requested with the regular host name.

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User reviews

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Pros
  • Works for redirecting one domain to another.
  • Functional for signing into WordPress.
  • Can be a nice utility for specific use cases.
Cons
  • Just redirects to the specified IP, not functioning like a hosts file.
  • Currently broken for most users, displaying errors.
  • Limited to modifying only one website at a time.
  • Many users report it doesn't work on various setups.
  • Creates confusion by not operating as users expect.
Most mentioned
  • Not functioning as intended, only redirects to IP.
  • Has not worked in years.
  • Users are frustrated with its limitations.
User reviews
Не работает.

just redirects to the specified ip
by Hayden Thring, 2024-04-18

内部的にリダイレクトされてIPでアクセスするだけなので、hostsファイルの代わりにはなりません。
by 斎木稔貴, 2023-06-04
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Virtual Hosts requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Virtual Hosts has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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