Domain Switcher

Simplify web development by easily switching domains between specified URL groups.
What is Domain Switcher?
Domain Switcher is a practical Chrome extension acting as a domain swapping tool. Aimed to ease web development, it permits users to create projects, assigning different domains signifying various environments to them. This way users, when working on noted domains, can effortlessly switch between environments like dev, uat, or prod. Its open-source nature encourages community improvements.

Extension stats

Users: 2,000+
Rating: 4.60 (30)
Version: 0.6.1 (Last updated: 2016-05-24)
Creation date: 2016-05-24
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
Size: 1.10M
URLs: Website

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Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

As a developer, it can be a hassle to switch between various environments (e.g. dev, uat, prod). This extension is designed to allow the developer to quickly swap environments when they are on a page while keeping their path intact.

Domain Switcher allows you to organize the environments for the various projects you work on. Simply create a "project" on the options page and enter the associated domains for the various environments for the project. We'll do the rest, and you'll be able to simply switch between environments by clicking the arrow icon in your address bar when you are on a page that matches one of your project environments.

For example, if you are working on a project about "coffee", you could enter environments: "localhost:3000", "test.coffee.com", "coffee.com". Then, when you are on any of these domains, you will have an icon in your URL bar that will allow you to switch to the other environments. The path of the page you are on is preserved in the URL.

This extension is open-source and hosted on GitHub. If you find an issue, help out by posting it there as an issue or submit a pull request. https://github.com/stevehanson/domain-switcher-chrome

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Simple to use and effective.
  • Allows modification and caching of websites.
  • Great for developers and testers, saving time.
  • Supports switching HTTP refer and origin headers.
  • User-friendly interface for switching environments.
Cons
  • Some users experience issues accessing the popup.
  • Does not work for all users.
  • Lacks ability to open pages in new tabs when switching domains.
  • No keyboard shortcuts for navigation.
  • No option to save project data for sharing.
Most mentioned
  • Simple and works as intended.
  • Users can modify and cache websites.
  • Great for developers and testers.
  • Need for additional features like keyboard shortcuts.
  • Issues with popup access.
User reviews
by Andrey Izman, 2024-07-22

How to make it work? Why I could not access to the popup when clicked on the icon?
by Andre Liu, 2023-01-04

Simple and it works
by Eric Blum, 2022-10-26
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Domain Switcher requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Domain Switcher has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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