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Referer Manager

Referer Manager

Control your referer headers. Apply flexible rules to block, allow, or change HTTP referer.

What is Referer Manager?
Referer Manager is an Edge add-on that gives you the ability to control and modify HTTP referer headers. With flexible configuration options, you can easily block, allow, or change referrers for specific domains, URLs, or even using regular expressions. It also applies rules to both referrer HTTP headers and javascript document.referrer value. Whether you're a developer or marketer, Referer Manager provides a convenient solution to manage and improve the handling of referer headers.
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This add-on was removed from Edge Add-on Store on 2023-08-08
Users: 1,074
Rating: 5.00 (895)
Version: 1.5.1 (Last updated: 2021-05-12)
Creation date: 2021-05-12
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • storage
Size: 244.10K
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Referer manager changes HTTP referer with flexible configuration. You can spoof a referrer for some reason. It could be helpful for developers and marketers.

Features: ✰ Block, allow, change referrers ✰ Applies to both referrer HTTP headers and javascript document.referrer value ✰ Apply rules for a specific domain, URL, or even using regular expressions ✰ You can apply a rule to requests originated from a specific domain to requests to a specific domain, or only to 3rd party requests.

Please note, that by default JS referrer spoofing is disabled. It could break functionality on some sites.

User reviews
I don't use it often, but the application is good and understandable. I think it will come in handy in the future
by Viktor, 2021-08-04
nice to have just in case of some shady marketers
by [email protected], 2021-08-02
Amazing, I am very impressed with the way this works, I loved it.
by Bishal, 2021-08-01
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Safety
Risk impact

Referer Manager 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 Manager if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Referer Manager may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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