X-Forwarded-For Header

X-Forwarded-For Header

This extension allows you quickly to set the X-Forwarded-For HTTP Header

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What is X-Forwarded-For Header?
The 'X-Forwarded-For Header' Chrome extension brings customization of the X-Forwarded-For, X-Originating-IP, X-Remote-IP, and X-Remote-Addr HTTP headers. Suitable for multiple testing purposes, it supports various IP addresses including IPv6 format. This tool is user-friendly and updates regularly to tackle any emerging issues and deliver smooth performance.
Merlin
Stats
Users: 60,000+
Rating: 4.63 (19)
Version: 0.6.2 (Last updated: 2020-06-27)
Creation date: 2020-06-26
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • <all_urls>
Size: 28.51K
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X-Forwarded-For Header
X-Forwarded-For Header (v0.6.2)
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Summary

This extension allows you to quickly update the X-Forwarded-For, X-Originating-IP, X-Remote-IP, and X-Remote-Addr HTTP headers for various testing purposes.

Changelog: v0.6.2 - Fixed a bug that interfered with the Firefox version of this extension v0.6.1 - Fixes issue with CORS preflight requests v0.6.0 - Allows for multiple IP addresses (space and/or comma delimited) and includes minor UI fixes v0.5.0 - Added X-Originating-IP, X-Remote-IP, and X-Remote-Addr as header options. Added IPv6 ability

User reviews
User reviews summary
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Pros
  • Works as advertised
  • Useful for setting IP address for geolocation
Cons
  • Blocks captcha completion
  • Can only set a single IP for X-Forwarded-For Header
Most mentioned
  • Works as advertised
  • Useful for setting IP address for geolocation
  • Blocks captcha completion
Recent reviews
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by Witas Spasovskiy Witas Spasovskiy, 2022-01-14
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Safety
Risk impact

X-Forwarded-For Header is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install X-Forwarded-For Header if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

X-Forwarded-For Header has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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