# HTTP Version Indicator

> An indicator showing the HTTP version used to load the page in the address bar.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/http2-indicator](https://chrome-stats.com/d/http2-indicator)

## Overview

- **ID:** `http2-indicator`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Brandon Siegel
- **Category:** web-development,other
- **Daily users:** 2,736
- **Weekly downloads:** 4
- **Rating:** 4.66 / 5 (32 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.2.1
- **Last updated:** 2021-04-27
- **First published:** 2012-03-11
- **Size:** 16 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/http2-indicator/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/bsiegel/http-version-indicator](https://github.com/bsiegel/http-version-indicator)

## Description

The **HTTP Version Indicator** Chrome extension enhances browsing by clearly displaying the HTTP version (such as HTTP/1.1 or HTTP/2) used to fetch the current web page. This handy feature integrates seamlessly into the browser's address bar for instant visibility, helping developers, IT professionals, and curious users monitor network protocol details effortlessly. Whether diagnosing site performance or simply staying informed, this lightweight tool provides quick insights without cluttering your interface.

## Rankings

- #1,812 — Overall
- #193 — Web Development
- #282 — Other extensions
- #1 — version
- #31 — education
- #48 — catalog

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `<all_urls>`
- `tabs`
- `webNavigation`
- `webRequest`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** High risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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## Review summary

Users find the HTTP Version Indicator add-on useful, simple, and effective at showing HTTP/2 status. However, multiple users note that the add-on has not received recent updates, prompting some to look for alternatives.

### Pros

- Works as described and advertised
- Simple and easy to use
- Effectively indicates when HTTP/2 is enabled
- Provides useful information for users

### Cons

- No recent updates to the add-on
- Some users are migrating to other options due to lack of updates

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/http2-indicator)