HttpWatch Extension - HTTP/HTTPS Traffic Analysis Tool
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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
User reviews
- Works as intended for some users
- Provides useful data when combined with the desktop software
- Recognized for its functionality by a few satisfied users
- 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
- Not working without the desktop version
- Redirects to the desktop software download page
- Mixed reviews about functionality and user experience
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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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