# Java Redirector

> Redirects your Browser to the newest version of the javadocs.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/java-redirector](https://chrome-stats.com/d/java-redirector)

## Overview

- **ID:** `java-redirector`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** RoiEX
- **Category:** other
- **Daily users:** 3,691
- **Weekly downloads:** 41
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (30 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.0
- **Last updated:** 2024-01-01
- **First published:** 2017-06-25
- **Size:** 36 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-08
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/java-redirector/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/RoiEXLab/java-redirect](https://github.com/RoiEXLab/java-redirect)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/java-redirector/privacy/](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/java-redirector/privacy/)

## Description

Java Redirector is a handy Chrome extension designed to automatically redirect your browser from outdated Java SE javadocs to the most current versions. When you click on any link pointing to older versions, such as Java 7 SE documentation, the extension seamlessly updates your browser to display the latest Java 21 SE javadocs. This ensures developers and Java enthusiasts always access the newest reference materials without manual searching or navigation.

For example, if you attempt to open a Java 7 API documentation link, Java Redirector instantly redirects it to the corresponding page in Java 21, enhancing productivity and coding accuracy by keeping you consistently in touch with the latest official Java documentation. It's a must-have tool for anyone working with Java APIs.

## Rankings

- #1,425 — Overall
- #216 — Other extensions
- #10 — direct link
- #20 — redirect
- #85 — example
- #108 — version

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `webRequest`
- `webRequestBlocking`
- `storage`

### Host permissions

- `*://docs.oracle.com/*`

## Safety

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

### Analysis details

- Allows the extension to observe and analyze traffic in flight for the selected hosts.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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## Review summary

Users appreciate that Java Redirector performs its main function well and that the developer is responsive to feedback. It is seen as a simple, effective add-on. However, some users note its limitation in supporting only up to Java 11 and desire redirection to the Java version installed on their computer, which the add-on does not provide.

### Pros

- Performs its primary function effectively.
- Author is responsive to user issues and feature requests.
- Simple and good add-on according to multiple users.

### Cons

- Supports only up to Java 11, lacking newer Java version support.
- Does not redirect to the locally installed Java as some users expect.

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