Referrer Switch
Adds a button to the toolbar to enable / spoof / disable sending referer header.
Referrer Switch: Spoof & Disable Referrer Header
Referrer Switch is a Firefox add-on that allows you to easily enable, spoof, or disable sending the referer header. Take control of your browsing privacy and protect your online activity with this powerful tool. By spoofing the referer header, you can maintain your anonymity and prevent websites from tracking your previous visits. Enable or disable the referer header with a simple click of the button added to your toolbar. With Referrer Switch, you have the power to protect your privacy while browsing the web.
Add-on stats
Weekly download count: 10
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact 
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
- storage
- webRequest
- webRequestBlocking
- <all_urls>
Size: 11.47K
URLs: Website
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Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
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User reviews
After installing it I tried with various sites that show the referer, it works (show referer = "blank")
The only flaw is that the icon on the bar is not visible (it seems transparent) but this is not a big problem.
I wish a plugin like this was available as standard on Firefox.
by Stefan, 2024-07-28
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Add-on safety
Risk impact
Referrer Switch requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
Referrer Switch is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.
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