Header Editor

Manage browser's requests, include modify the request headers and response headers, redirect requests, cancel requests
What is Header Editor?
"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.

Extension stats

By: ShuangYa
Users: 200,000+
Rating: 4.65 (60)
Version: 4.1.1 (Last updated: 2020-01-05)
Creation date: 2019-12-25
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • contextMenus
  • storage
  • downloads
  • *://*/*
  • unlimitedStorage
Size: 459.78K

Other platforms

Header Editor (v4.1.1)
4.68 (175) 12,280+
Header Editor (v4.1.1)
4.40 (10) 167,085+
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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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • No bloat; focuses on essential functionality.
  • Works as expected for modifying request headers.
  • Open source and free from spam/ads.
  • Useful for redirecting requests and modifying cookies.
  • Simple and user-friendly interface.
Cons
  • Limited functionality compared to Firefox version.
  • Cannot edit response headers in Chrome.
  • Occasional failures to modify headers or requests.
  • Not intuitive UI for some users.
  • Some features are grayed out and unavailable.
Most mentioned
  • Issues with modifying user agent (UA) headers.
  • Problems with reliability and failure to function properly.
  • Frustration over the inability to edit response headers in Chrome.
Recent reviews
No bloat, it just does one thing and do it well.
by row finst, 2024-10-20

Chrome 更新 127 后失效了
by rex zon, 2024-07-30

Everything you'd expect from header extension (setting header per url/domain/regex) without useless fluff.
by René Klačan, 2024-05-23
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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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