Header Editor

Header Editor

Manage browser's requests, include modify the request headers and response headers, redirect requests, cancel requests

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What is Header Editor?
'Header Editor' is a superb Firefox add-on that enhances your browsing experience by providing tools to manage your browser's requests. It allows you to modify both the request and response headers, redirect the requests to a different URL, or even cancel the requests. It emphasizes on user privacy, with no advertisements or data collection, and is completely free of charge. You can also contribute to its development by reporting bugs, assisting in translation, or migrating to Header Editor.
Merlin
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By: 泷涯
Version: 4.1.1 (Last updated: 2019-12-20)
Creation date: 2017-08-15
Weekly download count: 583
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • contextMenus
  • storage
  • downloads
  • *://*/*
  • unlimitedStorage
Size: 466.56K
URLs: Website
Stats date:

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Header Editor
Header Editor (v4.1.1)
4.66 (58) 200,000
Header Editor
Header Editor (v4.1.1)
4.20 (26) 600,995
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Merlin
Summary

Please do not write regular expressions that begin with (. *), (. *?), (. +), such regular expressions may cause problems with Firefox

With this extension, you can modify the request header and response header, cancel a request and redirect a request.

It's 100% FREE, no ADs, no data collection.

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User reviews
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Pros
  • Great for bypassing restrictions
Cons
  • Causes issues on certain websites
  • No updates for 3 years
Most mentioned
  • Needs support for newer versions of Firefox
  • No Android support
  • Issues with website logins and security checks
  • No updates for 3 years
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Safety
Risk impact

Header Editor is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Header Editor if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

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

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