LiveHosts

Switch your host/IP mappings in real time without editing your hosts file
What is LiveHosts?
"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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By: Aioros
Rating: 3.24 (33)
Version: 1.1.3 (Last updated: 2019-06-14)
Creation date: 2019-06-10
Weekly download count: 30
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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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 flaky DNS on intranet VPNs
  • Useful for testing server migrations
  • Simple to add hostname and IP rules
Cons
  • Does not support wild cards
  • URL rewriting causes issues with certain sites
  • Does not properly set the Host header
  • Not effective with HTTPS sites
  • Pop-up to add rules is cumbersome and unreliable
Most mentioned
  • URL rewriting breaks some functionality
  • Does not work well with HTTPS
  • Issues with the Host header formatting
Recent reviews
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
by weilinfox, 2024-01-17
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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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