Hotplate localhost SOCKS proxy setup

Hotplate localhost SOCKS proxy setup

Configure a localhost SOCKS proxy

What is Hotplate localhost SOCKS proxy setup?
Hotplate localhost SOCKS proxy setup is a browser tool intended to simplify the process of setting up and switching on and off a localhost SOCKS proxy. By default, it uses localhost:8080, yet users have the freedom to customize the port according to their needs. Quick, hassle-free, and accommodating to the user's preferences, it's a must-have for those needing regular proxy configuration.
Merlin
Stats
Users: 4,000+
Rating: 4.33 (21)
Version: 2 (Last updated: 2021-12-23)
Creation date: 2019-03-08
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • contextMenus
  • proxy
  • storage
Size: 14.72K
URLs: Website
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Summary

Easily switch a localhost SOCKS proxy on and off. Defaults to localhost:8080 but can be configured to use a different port.

User reviews
User reviews summary
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Pros
  • Simple and easy to use
  • Effective in setting up and using SOCKS proxy
  • Useful for bypassing VPN limitations
Cons
  • Limited to localhost only, no ability to change host
  • Not working on certain versions of Chrome/Windows
Most mentioned
  • Simple to setup and works very well
  • Ability to toggle proxy on/off with ease
  • Limited to localhost only, no ability to change host
Recent reviews
will like to use
by Melissa Larry Smith Melissa Larry Smith, 2020-01-24

Helpful extension, thanks! Please, make switching a proxy on/off without context menu, just pressing the extension button on a toolbar.

Limited to localhost only, no ability to change host. Please add this feature.
by Vitaly Tarasov Vitaly Tarasov, 2023-01-06
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Safety
Risk impact

Hotplate localhost SOCKS proxy setup is relatively safe to use as it requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Hotplate localhost SOCKS proxy setup has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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