http tracker

http tracker

Monitoring the browser network for all tabs and pages in a single page. Track network traffic / http traffic sent from each tab, or page and the response headers for each request. Filter requests to capture, filter requests to view

What is http tracker?
HTTP Tracker is a non-intrusive Mozilla Firefox add-on that provides comprehensive monitoring of browser network activity across all tabs and web pages. It notably tracks HTTP traffic, response headers, captures necessary URLs, and filters unwanted requests for optimal web performance. This add-on offers a centralized view and detailed analysis, acting as a high-security, high-performance tracking tool. With strong consideration to security, HTTP Tracker masks form field data to preserve privacy, while seamlessly working in the background to ensure zero impact on HTTP request speed - introducing advancements in the field of efficient web tracking.
Merlin
Stats
Users: 1,058 ▲ 31
Rating: 4.80 (10)
Version: 2.2.6 (Last updated: 2022-03-11)
Creation date: 2020-07-28
Weekly download count: 92
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
  • webRequest
  • <all_urls>
  • webRequestBlocking
  • tabs
  • cookies
Size: 92.49K
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Summary

Monitoring the browser network for all tabs and pages in a single page. Track network traffic sent from each tab, or page and the response headers for each request. Filter requests to capture, filter requests to view, clear all captured data, compare with previous/different requests, single page to see all the traffic in a centralized place instead of each tab

Features:

  • Single instance add-on - Always loads a single instance popup window which gets activated on further clicks
  • Non blocking (async) monitoring of the browser traffic, there by not introducing additional delay to the actual
  • request-response pairing
  • Capture only required url's containing particular pattern(s)
  • Exclude all unwanted url's containing particular patterns(s)
  • Mask data in form fields containing particular patterns(s)
  • Filter urls to display and analyze
  • Find text in details with highlighting text
  • Delete complete captured data
  • Delete single url which was captured
  • Delete all the filtered data
  • Compare request and responses between sessions and incognito (need access to incognito)
  • Capture form data only if needed
  • Use preferences page to store settings in the browser storage to avoid repeated entry of patterns
  • High security
  • High performance
  • Tool tips on the page to give an understanding of the page elements
  • Pause and resume the tracker
Security
  • Mask form fields data like usernames, passwords, etc providing high security
  • Information about your browsing is never transmitted or disclosed to either the add-on developers or any other party
Performance
  • Works async - Near to zero delay to the actual http request
  • Filter results in < 100 ms when the captured results are more than 10K
Accessibility
  • Easy access to the add-on : use command/Control + Shift + 1 any time to open the add-on window
  • Single instance window
Other links Reviews / Ratings
  • Please like and rate the add-on - A lot of effort has been put in developing this add-on
User reviews
User reviews summary
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Insightful plugin with good functionality
  • Easy to use with a neat and intuitive layout
  • Saves a lot of data
Cons
  • UI needs improvement
  • Lack of option to export data
  • Absence source code or license information
Most mentioned
  • UI
  • Ease of use
  • Data saving capability
Recent reviews
Very nice insightful plugin. UI is a bit funky, but works good enough. Would like it if the project was open source, but can't find source code and/or the license information anywhere.
by gitaarik, 2023-12-24
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Safety
Risk impact

http tracker 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 http tracker if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

http tracker has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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