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.

Extension stats

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

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Extension summary

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

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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)
by 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
by 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
by klemn 02, 2021-03-06
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Host name rewriter requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Host name rewriter has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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