Host name rewriter

Rewrite URLs for using a different host when accessing a web page.

What is Host name rewriter?

'Host Name Rewriter' is a Chrome extension designed to ease internet navigation, by intelligently redirecting URLs to another host domain. The extension operates regardless of how you access the page, through a link or direct URL input. It requires an initial configuration via the extension button or the options page to start working. Notably, unless specified, sub-domains won't be rewritten by a rule for the main domain.

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By: Mattias Lundberg

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Users: 1,000+

Rating: 3.21 (14)

Version: 1.3.0 (Last updated: 2017-10-14)

Creation date: 2017-10-14

Risk impact: Moderate risk impact

Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 2

Permissions:

storage
webNavigation
tabs

Size: 28.69K

URLs: Website

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Chrome-Stats Rank

# 25125 ▼ 62

Other rankings

#24717 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 3 #31 in name keyword 28 ▲ 5 #94 in example keyword 2 ▲ 4 #124 in rule keyword 9 ▼ 1 #239 in redirect keyword 53 ▲ 8

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Summary

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Extension for rewriting of host names when accessing a webpage. Will rewrite the host name regardless of method of access, both clicking a link and writing URL will work.

Usage example: Attempts to reach 'example.com/something' will be redirected to 'mydomain.com/something'.

A sub domain, 'sub.example.com', will not be rewritten if a rule for 'example.com' is present. A specific rule for 'sub.example.com' needs to be added.

The extension needs to be configured from the extension button or options page before starting to work.

Version History

1.3.0 - Fix rewrite after redirect
1.2.1 - Sync changes between options and action.
1.2.0 - Improvements of interface and usability
1.1.0 - Improve performance and interface
1.0.1 - Fix installation
1.0.0 - Initial release

User reviews

User reviews summary

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Very useful for internet/intranet link problems
Excellent for debugging WordPress website
Useful for mapping IPs when using work VPN
Good functionality overall

Cons

Doesn't rewrite the domain= part of cookie response headers
Performance issues, becomes slow
Does not work when the target hostname gets reached via a redirect

Most mentioned

Issues with redirects
Performance problems
Potential for endless loop problems

Recent reviews

Not working with payload (form post)

Tony Bayart, 2023-09-20

It doesn't work. I was trying to add sort of hostname entries for intranet sites. (Using it as a DNS) here is some sample entry yash-2.foo.com 10.2.3.4

Madhusoodan Pataki, 2021-04-28

Pretty much useless extension. Doesn't do what's advertised. Does not even look as the advertised image of it. Don't waste your time

klemn 02, 2021-03-06

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Safety

Risk impact

Host name rewriter may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.