Referer Modifier
Modify the Referer header of HTTP requests: Remove, shorten, replace with custom data, or keep the Referer depending on the target domain.
What is Referer Modifier?
Referer Modifier is an efficient Firefox add-on meant for managing the HTTP Referer header. This add-on allows users to set up rules for each target domain, deciding whether to keep, prune, remove or replace the Referer. Users can also designate default actions for domain-based requests and those that don't match any existing rule. It offers easy JSON configuration import/export, and since version 0.8, allows for modification of the Javascript property document.referrer to align with changes.
Stats
By:
Airtower
Rating:
3.94
(31)
Creation date:
2017-11-03
Weekly download count:
25
Firefox on Android:
No
Risk impact:
High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Low risk likelihood
Manifest version:
2
Permissions:
Size:
44.62K
URLs:
Website
Stats date:
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3415
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Summary
Referer Modifier lets you configure rules to decide what HTTP Referer header Firefox should send to a certain site, if any. For each target domain, one of five actions can be configured:
- Keep: Do not modify the Referer
- Prune: Send only the origin part of the Referer (scheme, host, and port)
- Target: Send the origin of the target URL (scheme, host, and port) as Referer
- Remove: Send no Referer at all
- Replace: Replace the Referer with a configured value
Since version 0.8 the Javascript property document.referrer
is modified to match.
User reviews
User reviews summary
Pros
- Allows user to control the referer header effectively.
- Helpful in circumventing access restrictions and 403 Forbidden errors on websites.
- Works alongside other add-ons like CORS Anywhere to enhance browser control.
Cons
- Lacks a user interface for easy configuration with no settings panel.
- Cannot hide referer from a specific website, only to (target) websites.
- Some users report that it doesn't work or has stopped working after browser updates.
Most mentioned
- Useful in resolving 403 Forbidden errors by manipulating the referer header.
- Some users find the add-on unpolished or lacking necessary options (e.g., 'Forge' option).
- Occasional compatibility issues, including following browser updates.
Recent reviews
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Safety
Risk impact
Referer Modifier 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 Referer Modifier if you trust the publisher.
Risk likelihood
Referer Modifier has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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