X-Forwarded-For Header

Name: X-Forwarded-For Header
Rating: 4.208333333333333 (24 reviews)
Author: Philip Lawrence

This extension allows you quickly to set the X-Forwarded-For HTTP Header

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The X-Forwarded-For Header Chrome extension enables developers and testers to quickly update and manage various HTTP headers such as X-Forwarded-For, X-Originating-IP, X-Remote-IP, and X-Remote-Addr directly from the browser. It's an essential tool for testing how web applications handle different IP-based headers.

Users can create multiple profiles to customize header values for specific domains, making it simple to switch contexts during testing or development. This extension streamlines the process of header manipulation, improving productivity and accuracy when working with HTTP requests.

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Version:

1.0.3 Last updated: 2024-10-24

Creation date:

2020-06-26

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Permissions:

storage
declarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess

Host permissions:

<all_urls>

Size:

459.78K

Email:

ex*****@misterphilip.com

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Full description:

See detailed description ⏷

Source:

Chrome Web Store

Updated:

a day ago

Ranking

# 3,790 ▼ 39

Other rankings

#6786 in Developer Tools ▼ 7 #13 in header keyword 47 ▼ 1 #102 in ip keyword 29 ▼ 23

Other platforms

X-Forwarded-For Header (v0.6.2)

5,098+ 4.17

(46)

User reviews

Users appreciate that the X-Forwarded-For Header extension is easy to use, effective for IP spoofing, and well supported by developers. However, recent updates caused functionality issues with IP spoofing failing and new profile management is seen as confusing and inconvenient. Several users report the extension breaks some websites and lacks whitelisting options. The tool only supports single IP values instead of multiple proxies in the header. Overall, it meets a critical need but would benefit from improved usability and site exclusion capabilities.

Pros

Easy to use and works as advertised for setting the X-Forwarded-For header.
Effectively helps with geolocation testing by allowing IP address changes.
Developer provides timely updates and fixes bugs quickly.
Allows setting custom IPs for the header, meeting user needs.
Highly appreciated by users who needed this functionality for years.

Cons

Recent updates introduced issues causing the extension to stop working or show original IP instead of the set IP.
New profile feature is confusing and inconvenient for users who test multiple IPs frequently.
No option to whitelist or exclude certain sites causing breakage (e.g., hCaptcha or PlayStation.com).
Supports only single IP value instead of complex multi-value X-Forwarded-For format.
Users have to toggle the entire extension on/off frequently due to lack of granular controls.

Recent reviews

自从更新新的版本就无效了

Feng Lee, 2024-11-19

Any update for errors and bug? I change IP but it shows my Original IP. What happen?

Stephanie Myles, 2024-10-16

Hi 1.0.1 is working but in v1.0.2 has a problem. can you fixed this issue or still has a pending releasing file or data for this version?

Joms, 2024-06-03

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Extension safety

Risk impact

X-Forwarded-For Header requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.

Risk likelihood

X-Forwarded-For Header is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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