simple-modify-headers

Name: simple-modify-headers
Rating: 4.5 (20 reviews)
Author: didierfred

Simple Modify headers

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Simple Modify Headers is a powerful Chrome extension that enables users to add, modify, or delete HTTP(S) request and response headers with ease based on customizable rules.

Features include the ability to export and import configuration files in JSON format, targeting specific URLs for header modifications, and straightforward management right within the browser tab. The extension requires permissions like storage, activeTab, tabs, and webRequest to function optimally.

Open-source under the Mozilla Public License 2.0, the extension provides transparency and community-driven improvements. For more information, visit the official GitHub repository at https://github.com/didierfred/SimpleModifyHeaders.

Developer Tools Privacy & Security Productivity

By:: didierfred
Users:: 20,000+
Rating:: 4.50
(20)
Version:: 1.9.0 (Last updated: 2024-06-10)
Creation date:: 2019-09-17
Risk:: High risk impact Very low risk likelihood
Permissions:: activeTab
tabs
storage
declarativeNetRequest
declarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess
Host permissions:: *://*/*
Size:: 147.46K
Email:: di*****@gmail.com
Full description:: See detailed description
Source:: Chrome Web Store
Updated:: a day ago

Ranking

# 6,379 ▼ 17

Other rankings

#1658 in Developer Tools

#1 in modify keyword 39

#6 in header keyword 48

#12 in simple keyword 38

#22 in configure keyword 8

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Other platforms

simple-modify-headers (v1.9.0)

4,571+ 4.71

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simple-modify-headers (v1.8.1)

1,690+ 0.00

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User reviews

Users find 'simple-modify-headers' to be a straightforward, free, and open source tool that effectively modifies request headers, aiding in testing and resolving certain web app issues. It is favored over other header modification tools for its simplicity and functionality. However, users note limitations including inability to add headers during redirects, lack of support for multiple profiles, occasional breaking of YouTube, and the absence of more advanced customization features.

Pros

Simple and easy to use
Free and open source
Effectively modifies request headers as intended
Useful for testing and solving specific web app issues
Preferred alternative to other header modification extensions

Cons

Does not add headers on redirect requests
Lacks advanced features like multiple profiles and more functional popup
Reported to break YouTube functionality
Needs enhancements such as regex or JavaScript-based value modifications

Recent reviews

April 2025: doesn't seem to work anymore... I can't get any Header to be added or modified. Too bad

Support Analytics RESONEO, 2025-04-10

Set it up and forget about it. No ads!

Harry King, 2025-02-25

add resource type feature also

Pilot Man, 2024-10-29

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Extension safety

Risk impact

simple-modify-headers requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

simple-modify-headers has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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