WebRequest Redirect

Hot Swap paths to files.

Hot Swap paths to files with WebRequest Redirect

WebRequest Redirect is a Chrome extension that allows you to create 307 Internal Redirects for files. It provides two options: redirect for a specific single file or redirect all requests from one domain to another while preserving pathname and search. With WebRequest Redirect, you can enjoy using new versions of frameworks, libraries, or styles without making any changes to your site.
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Extension stats

Users: 139
-6
Rating: 4.00
(3)
Version: 0.0.7 (Last updated: 2017-03-15)
Creation date: 2017-03-15
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • contextMenus
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • background
  • storage
  • <all_urls>
Size: 90.08K

Other platforms

App Redirect (v3.5.6.2205)
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Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Create 307 Internal Redirect for mapped paths.

Two ways to create redirect for files:

Single File — redirect for specific single file. For example from http://example.com/prod/script.js to http://example.com/test/script.js.

Domain — redirect all requests from one domain to another (pathname and search will be saved). For example from http://production.com to http://staging.com.

Enjoy new version of frameworks, library or styles without changes on site.

User reviews

Works like a charm
by Max Sysoev, 2018-06-28

It's exactly what I want, but it doesn't seem to work. When I enter "https://facebook.com" into the address bar, I expect the rule "*://facebook.com" to get triggered, but it just loads facebook.com.
by Attila Lendvai, 2017-01-24
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Extension safety

Risk impact

WebRequest Redirect requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

WebRequest Redirect has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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