HttpWatch

Works with HttpWatch software (versions 11 - 15) on Windows to show HTTP/HTTPS traffic generated by the Chrome browser
What is HttpWatch?
"HttpWatch" is a Chrome extension that pairs with HttpWatch software on Windows to analyze HTTP and HTTPS traffic. It enhances Chrome’s network monitoring capabilities with advanced features like multi-page debugging, automatic recording, performance warnings, sophisticated find and filter functions, and password masking in POST data. It provides comprehensive traffic insights, such as headers, cookies, status codes, timings, and content details, to optimize web performance and security.

Extension stats

Users: 70,000+
Rating: 2.33 (12)
Version: 15.0.4 (Last updated: 2024-03-09)
Creation date: 2020-06-06
Risk impact: Very high risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • browsingData
  • contextMenus
  • debugger
  • nativeMessaging
  • scripting
  • tabs
  • webNavigation
Host permissions:
  • *://*/*
Size: 68.28K

Other platforms

Not available on Firefox
HttpWatch (v15.0.4)
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Extension summary

PLEASE NOTE: This extension is designed to work with the HttpWatch software version 11 - 14 on Windows (see www.httpwatch.com). It is not intended to be a stand-alone Chrome extension.

HttpWatch supports many additional features compared to the built-in DevTools network panel:

  • Supports multi-page debugging by grouping requests by page

  • Supports automatic recording and logging of network traffic in each Chrome tab without additional user intervention

  • Displays warnings about well know performance and security issues, e.g. ineffective cache settings

  • Advanced Find and Filter functions make it easier to locate requests or content

  • Automatically masks out passwords in POST form data so that they are not recorded in HWL or HAR files

  • Built in summaries of page level statistics, e.g. bytes downloaded, network round trips, etc

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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Works as intended for some users
  • Provides useful data when combined with the desktop software
  • Recognized for its functionality by a few satisfied users
Cons
  • Does not function without the desktop version
  • Misleading as it redirects to a download link instead of being a standalone extension
  • Considered fake by multiple users
Most mentioned
  • Not working without the desktop version
  • Redirects to the desktop software download page
  • Mixed reviews about functionality and user experience
Recent reviews
by Tiago Henz Garcia, 2024-06-03

so bad
by 毛月, 2020-09-19

It works for me. ^_^. So I go back to say thanks. there is some miss understanding for other reviewers. It's not fair. because the extension and the software should work together to achieve the watch result. the extension is only the probe for the packect, and the software is the analyser and dashboard.
by Raymond huang, 2020-03-11
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Extension safety

Risk impact

HttpWatch requires a lot of sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

HttpWatch is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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