Request Control

An extension for controlling requests.
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Request Control is a powerful Chrome extension designed to give users full control over their web requests using the Firefox webRequest.onBeforeRequest API. This extension offers versatile rule-based management:

  • Filter: Skip URL redirection and remove query parameters.
  • Redirect: Rewrite requests with pattern capturing for dynamic URL redirects.
  • Secure: Automatically upgrade HTTP requests to secure HTTPS.
  • Block: Prevent requests before they are made.
  • Whitelist: Allow specific requests without interference.

Perfect for privacy-conscious users, Request Control includes a default list of privacy-focused filter rules. Detailed documentation, FAQs, and source code are available for transparency and customization. Enhance your browsing security and control web traffic effortlessly with this essential extension.

Manifest V2 Privacy & Security Productivity Developer Tools
By:
tumpio
Daily users:
833 26
Rating:
4.65
(57)
Version:
1.15.5 Last updated: 2020-07-07
Version code:
5060130
Creation date:
2016-09-23
Risk:
High risk impact Low risk likelihood
Permissions:
  • <all_urls>
  • storage
  • webNavigation
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
Size:
148.67K
Email:
tu*****@post.com
URLs:
Website
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Firefox Browser Add-ons
Updated:
a day ago

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# 3,426 ▲ 10
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User reviews

Request Control is praised as a feature-rich and intuitive request editor that uniquely allows using URL parameters in requests and works well for debugging and mocking HTTP endpoints without CORS or TLS issues. However, some users experience issues such as inability to replace images and noticeable delays before redirects.
Pros
  • Most universal and feature-rich request editor available.
  • Allows using parameters' values from the request's URL itself, unlike other editors.
  • Intuitive and great for debugging and mocking HTTP endpoints.
  • Handles CORS and TLS without issues, providing a first-class experience.
Cons
  • Some users report that the addon is broken and cannot replace images.
  • Noticeable pause before redirects occurs during use.
Recent reviews
Nothing works
by Drafer, 2025-03-08
by Firefox user 18044618, 2025-03-04
by janw, 2024-10-18
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Request 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

Request Control has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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