Referer Control

Control the HTTP Referer on a per-site basis.
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Referer Control is a powerful Chrome extension that gives you complete control over the HTTP Referer header. You can spoof any referer URL, either globally across all sites or tailored individually for each website. This flexibility allows users to protect their privacy by hiding or modifying the referer information sent during web requests.

In addition to standard HTTP referer manipulation, Referer Control also controls the JavaScript document.referrer property, ensuring consistent behavior and improved privacy protection. The extension supports disabling the Referer completely if desired, making it a comprehensive tool for managing referer data in your browsing experience.

Manifest V2 Privacy & Security Productivity
By:
Keepa.com
Daily users:
3,033+ 2
Rating:
3.02
(40)
Version:
1.32resigned1 Last updated: 2024-04-25
Version code:
5727698
Creation date:
2017-03-08
Risk:
High risk impact Moderate risk likelihood
Permissions:
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • contextMenus
  • storage
Size:
88.71K
URLs:
Website
Full description:
See detailed description ⏷
Source:
Firefox Browser Add-ons
Updated:
a day ago

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# 1,584 ▲ 8
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Referer Control (v1.35)
90,000+ 4.13 (259)
Referer Control (v1.35)
418 0.00 (0)

User reviews

Referer Control is appreciated for its ability to blacklist referers on specific sites and its usefulness in enabling image and content loading on certain platforms. However, multiple users report that the add-on is effectively abandoned by the developer and plagued by bugs, including loss of settings after clearing cache or restarting the browser. The per-site configuration is confusing and lacks transparency, and some websites experience issues due to security policies. Despite these downsides, when it works, the extension fills a unique and helpful role.
Pros
  • Effectively allows blacklisting referer settings for specific websites.
  • Useful for certain websites to ensure images and content load correctly by controlling referer headers.
  • Simple global toggle functionality to enable or disable referers.
  • Offers features that are not available in many other similar extensions, fulfilling a niche need.
Cons
  • Extension is no longer maintained or updated, leading to multiple unresolved bugs.
  • Settings often get lost after clearing cache or offline website data, requiring repeated reconfiguration.
  • After browser restart, the extension sometimes stops working correctly or loses user preferences.
  • Per-site rule settings are confusing and lack clear feedback on their active status.
  • Compatibility issues with some websites due to Content Security Policy restrictions.
Recent reviews
by 远离中共邪教快退出党团队, 2025-03-30
by 天灭中共退党团队保平安, 2025-02-12
by Firefox user 14227035, 2025-01-02
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Referer Control 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

Referer Control is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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