Referer Control
Control the HTTP Referer on a per-site basis.
Referer Control – Control HTTP Referer | Firefox Add-On
"Referer Control" is a handy Firefox add-on, enabling users to take command of the HTTP Referer. With this add-on, one has the option to craft any referrer as they wish, whether that's globally or on a site-by-site basis. If desired, users can choose to disable the Referer completely. What sets this tool apart is its functionally to also work on JavaScript's document.referrer, thus providing total control over referring sites.
Add-on stats
Weekly download count: 63
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: High risk impact 
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
- http://*/*
- https://*/*
- webRequest
- webRequestBlocking
- contextMenus
- storage
Size: 88.71K
URLs: Website
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Add-on summary
Referer Control grants full control over the HTTP Referer. You can forge any referrer you want, both globally or on a per-site basis. Alternatively you can choose to disable the Referer completely.
Also works on the JavaScript document.referrer!
User reviews
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spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Works for specific website requirements.
- Allows toggling referers on and off globally.
- Useful for managing HTTP Referers.
Cons
- Settings often get lost after clearing cache or restarting the browser.
- Add-on is unsupported and not actively developed.
- User interface for setting rules is confusing.
Most mentioned
- Issues with settings not being saved or restored.
- Broken functionality or bugs in the latest version.
- Complaints about lack of developer responsiveness.
User reviews
by Firefox user 14227035, 2025-01-02
by Firefox user 16881005, 2023-01-22
Add-on safety
Risk impact
Referer Control requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
Referer Control has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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