Auto Referer

Control referer to protect privacy and not break web

Auto Referer - Control HTTP Referer

Auto Referer is a Chrome extension that allows you to control HTTP Referer, protecting your privacy while ensuring that web functionality is not compromised. It provides a referer policy for web frames, in-page resources, and trims referer to a specific format. The extension also allows temporary disablement for specific tabs or windows if a web page breaks.
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Extension stats

Manifest V2
Users: 350
4
Version: 0.8.50 (Last updated: 2024-07-30)
Creation date: 2021-12-24
Permissions:
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • *://*/*
  • ws://*/*
  • wss://*/*
  • <all_urls>
  • contextMenus
  • storage
Size: 35.66K
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge

Extension safety

Risk impact

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

Risk impact analysis details
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Auto Referer. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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