Header Editor

Manage browser's requests, include modify the request headers and response headers, redirect requests, cancel requests

Header Editor - Manage & Modify Request, Response Headers

"Header Editor" is a Chrome extension specifically designed to manage and assist in customization of browser’s request and response headers. With this, you can redirect and cancel requests with ease. The extension also supports importing rules from 'Redirector' and allows the users to contribute to translating the extension with their preferred languages via 'Transifex'. It's a critical tool for any individual who wants complete control over their browsing experience.
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Extension stats

By: ShuangYa
Users: 200,000+
Rating: 4.66
(62)
Version: 4.1.1 (Last updated: 2020-01-05)
Creation date: 2019-12-25
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • contextMenus
  • storage
  • downloads
  • *://*/*
  • unlimitedStorage
Size: 459.78K

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Header Editor (v4.1.1)
4.68 (177) 11,888+
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

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Modify the request, include request headers, response headers, redirect requests, and cancel requests. If this extension does not have the language you want, you can help us translate this extension on Transifex: https://www.transifex.com/sytec/header-editor/ You can aslo import rules from Redirector: http://redirector.team.firefoxcn.net/

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Simple and easy to use
  • Does exactly what is needed for modifying headers
  • Ad-free and open source
  • Effective in changing request headers
  • Allows customization of CDN, cookies, and user-agent
Cons
  • Not as capable as the Firefox version due to Chrome's limitations
  • Issues with editing response headers
  • Occasional failures in modifying headers or blocking requests
  • Confusing user interface
  • Lack of response from support for issues raised
Most mentioned
  • Works as expected
  • Modification of request headers
  • Issues with response headers
  • User interface not intuitive
  • Chrome limitations compared to Firefox version
User reviews
太好用了,试了好几个插件,就这个最好使
by chao wang, 2024-12-16

非常好用!!!

No bloat, it just does one thing and do it well.
by row finst, 2024-10-20
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Extension safety

Risk impact

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

Risk likelihood

Header Editor has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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