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.
Add-on stats
Manifest V2
Weekly download count: 39
Firefox on Android: No
Permissions:
- tabs
- webRequest
- webRequestBlocking
- storage
- http://*/*
- https://*/*
Size: 106.88K
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description
Ranking
User reviews
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spammy, or outdated.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
- Helps bypass flaky DNS issues on intranet VPNs.
- Useful for testing non-HTTPS sites without a virtual hosting configuration.
- Can be effective for redirecting specific domains to local IP addresses.
Cons
- Does not support wild cards, limiting usability.
- Rewrites URLs to include the IP address instead of preserving the original hostname, causing potential site breakage.
- Pop-up for adding rules is unreliable, often closing unexpectedly or losing data if not saved promptly.
- Does not set the Host header appropriately for certain use cases.
- Only functions correctly when DNS over HTTPS is disabled.
Most mentioned
- Does not work as expected or fails altogether.
- URL rewriting causes issues with some sites.
- Setting changes often require manual input due to interface limitations.
User reviews
by 天灭中共退党团队保平安, 2025-02-13
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
Add-on safety
Risk impact
LiveHosts requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk impact analysis details
- Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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