Header Hacker

Modifies HTTP headers on the fly.
What is Header Hacker?
Header Hacker is a unique Chrome extension designed to provide users with the capability to swiftly and effortlessly manipulate HTTP headers in real time. It also offers the convenience of pre-setting certain sites to autonomously modify indicated HTTP headers. With the recent version 0.7, the extension now supports the 'Host' header, increasing its functionality and adaptability.

Extension stats

Users: 7,000+
Rating: 4.24 (121)
Version: 0.7 (Last updated: 2013-05-29)
Creation date: 2013-05-28
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • <all_urls>
Size: 162.82K

Other platforms

Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Header Hacker is an extension that allows you to quickly and easily modify HTTP headers on the fly. You can also pre-set certain sites to always change specific HTTP headers.

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Version 0.7 adds support for the 'Host' header.

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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 intuitive user interface
  • Allows toggling headers with a single click
  • Notification dot indicates if it's enabled
  • Works well for accessing blocked resources
  • Many users found it useful and effective
Cons
  • Does not work for some users in Chrome
  • Incompatibility with older Chrome versions
  • Several reviews indicate issues with functionality
Most mentioned
  • Just works
  • Very good
  • Ne fonctionne pas
  • Отличная штука
  • Trying to see how it works
Recent reviews
Just works. Toggles any header with single click in the popup, very intuitive. Also has a nice notification dot to let you know whether it's enabled.
by Arnie97, 2022-10-15

не работает Хром

Ne fonctionne pas.
by Sekaijin世界人, 2021-11-11
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Extension safety

Risk impact

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

Risk likelihood

Header Hacker has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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