Requestly - Free API Testing & Mocking Tool

Open-Source API Client & HTTP Interceptor. API Collections, Environments, JS Redirects, API Mocks, Modify Headers and Insert Scripts

Requestly is an open-source API testing and mocking tool designed for developers using the Edge browser. Highly rated by over 200,000 users, it serves as an excellent alternative to tools like Charles Proxy and Fiddler, without requiring proxy setup or causing VPN issues. Requestly features API collections, environments, request redirection, header modification, script injection, and powerful API mocking capabilities for XHR, Fetch, and GraphQL requests.

With Requestly, users can test JavaScript changes on production sites without code edits, override API responses including status codes, and simulate different environments seamlessly. Additional features include session recording for visual bug reporting, easy rule enable/disable and sharing, and a dedicated mock server supporting CORS and custom payloads. Suitable for teams and individual developers alike, Requestly enhances debugging, testing, and collaboration workflows directly in Edge.

Manifest V3
Rating:
4.10
(14)
Version:
24.11.25 (Last updated: 2025-02-03)
Creation date:
2022-01-18
Permissions:
  • contextMenus
  • declarativeNetRequest
  • proxy
  • scripting
  • storage
  • tabs
  • unlimitedStorage
  • webNavigation
  • webRequest
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size:
902.48K
Full description:
See detailed description
Updated:
a day ago

Other platforms

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User reviews

Requestly is a powerful and user-friendly Edge add-on for API testing and mocking that greatly aids development and testing processes. It offers numerous features and good support, making it favored by users switching from other tools. However, multiple users complain about the mandatory paid subscription after the trial expires, finding it expensive. Some also reported occasional functionality issues. Overall, it is well-regarded but the cost and payment model are notable drawbacks.
Pros
  • Powerful and feature-rich tool for API testing and mocking.
  • Easy to use with a friendly interface and good support.
  • Helps significantly during development and testing by matching and replacing strings and injecting code.
  • Highly recommended by users who switched from other similar tools.
  • Offers instant and reliable support.
Cons
  • Requires a paid subscription to continue using after trial period, which many users find expensive ($15-$20/month).
  • Some users experienced issues with the extension not working properly.
  • The necessity to pay to access professional features is a common complaint.
Recent reviews
It's basically a paid app.
by ミルフイーユ, 2024-06-23

It was all good at the beginning then asking me to pay to continue using it, saying "PLAN EXPIRED Your Professional plan has expired.", asking me to pay $15/month. No, I m switching to ModHeaders.
by Kim,, 2024-05-21

$20 a month,much too expensive!
by 日贵, 2024-02-05
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Extension safety

Risk impact
Very high risk impact

Requestly - Free API Testing & Mocking Tool requires a lot of sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
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Risk likelihood
Low risk likelihood

Requestly - Free API Testing & Mocking Tool has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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