LiveHosts

Switch your host/IP mappings in real time without editing your hosts file

LiveHosts: Dynamic Host/IP Remapping Firefox Add-On

"LiveHosts" is a specially designed Firefox extension. Its function is to enable users to simulate hosts file modifications by redirecting specific domains to selected IPs, along with an additional Host header. The unique feature of LiveHosts is that your browser's address bar reflects these redirections by displaying the hostname right after the IP. This saves the user from the trouble of manually editing the host files for each switch, streamlining the procedure and ensuring a smoother browsing experience.
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Add-on stats

By: Aioros
Users: 1,262
56
Rating: 3.18
(34)
0.07
Version: 1.1.3 (Last updated: 2019-06-14)
Creation date: 2019-06-10
Weekly download count: 28
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • storage
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
Size: 106.88K
URLs: Website

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LiveHosts (v2.0.0)
3.28 (39) 10,000
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
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Add-on summary

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LiveHosts is an extension that allows you to simulate hosts file modification by redirecting domains to the chosen IPs with an additional Host header. The browser's address bar reflects this behaviour showing the hostname right after the IP (e.g. http://127.0.0.1/www.example.com/).

User reviews

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Pros
  • Helps bypass problematic DNS issues on intranet VPNs.
  • Easy to add new rules for hostname to IP mapping.
  • Useful for testing purposes when migrating servers.
Cons
  • Does not work at all for many users.
  • URL rewriting breaks some website functionality.
  • Pop-up interface for adding rules is unreliable and inconvenient.
  • Does not retain Host headers, leading to confusion and issues with some sites.
Most mentioned
  • Does not support wild cards.
  • Rewrites URL in a way that can break website links.
  • Requires specific configuration to work properly.
User reviews
does not work at all
by Firefox user 18783764, 2025-01-15
Does not support wild cards so totally useless.
by molitar, 2024-10-03
Not work. I try to use like a block noisy web pages. like examle.com 0.0.0.0
by Alex_4X, 2024-08-28
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

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

Risk likelihood

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

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