X-Forwarded-For Header
This extension allows you quickly to set the X-Forwarded-For HTTP Header
What is X-Forwarded-For Header?
"X-Forwarded-For Header" is a Firefox extension designed for quickly setting and changing the X-Forwarded-For HTTP header. This powerful tool is incredibly useful for a variety of testing purposes where IP address manipulation is required. Click the IP icon or navigate to the add-on options to enter your IP address. After setting, all requests will include the X-Forwarded-For header until you choose to clear the IP or set it as an empty string.
Add-on stats
By: Philip Lawrence
Rating: 4.18
(45)
Creation date: 2017-09-09
Weekly download count: 3,593
Firefox on Android: Yes
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
- storage
- webRequest
- webRequestBlocking
- <all_urls>
Size: 23.54K
URLs: Website
Ranking
# 990 ▲ 4
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Add-on summary
This extension allows you to quickly update the X-Forwarded-For HTTP header for various testing purposes.
To set an IP address, click the IP icon or go to the add-on options and enter your IP address. Once set, all requests will then have the X-Forwarded-For header until you either clear the IP or set it to an empty string.
User reviews
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spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Works as advertised
Cons
- No whitelisting feature
- No easy way to turn on/off
Most mentioned
- Works as advertised
- whitelist of domains
- turn it on and off
Recent reviews
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Add-on safety
Risk impact
X-Forwarded-For Header requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
X-Forwarded-For Header has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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