Cachebuster

The awesome cache-busting extension. Perfect for bypassing proxy and load balancer caches for development and testing purposes.

Cachebuster: The Ultimate Cache-Busting Chrome Extension

Cachebuster is a powerful Chrome extension designed for bypassing the caching impact typically seen with load balancers or proxies. Its core function is to add a unique query parameter to every HTTP request made by your browser. This function essentially ensures tester see the most up-to-date changes, fostering a more accurate and efficient testing and development environment. Especially impactful within corporate settings which often feature heavy caching, Cachebuster is the must-have addition to your testing toolkit.
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Extension stats

Manifest V2
Users: 773
-6
Rating: 5.00
(6)
Version: 0.0.5 (Last updated: 2022-06-24)
Creation date: 2013-12-30
Permissions:
  • http://*/*
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
Size: 73.57K
Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 32,634 ▼ 230
Other rankings
#7309 in Developer Tools ▲ 99

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge

User reviews

While Chrome's own developer tools didn't bust the cache, this extension did. Recommend it.
by Daniel Mee, 2017-11-28
Works like a charm - an essential tool for online developers.
by Lynn Jatania, 2017-06-01
Works well. It cachebusts all the assets too, so all CSS/JS files are refreshed.
by William Macdonald, 2017-02-10
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Extension safety

Risk impact

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

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Cachebuster. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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