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X-Forwarded-For Header Chrome Extension Analysis

Developer & Designer Tools

Chrome extension ID: hkghghbnihliadkabmlcmcgmffllglin

X-Forwarded-For Header is a browser extension that enables users to override standard HTTP headers, including X-Forwarded-For, X-Originating-IP, and others. It allows developers to test how websites respond to different IP addresses by creating site-specific header profiles.

Developer:Philip Lawrence
Version:1.0.3
Size:449KiB
Last updated:
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External:Chrome Web Store

Overview

Installs

20K+

Rating

★ 4.2

24 reviews

Languages

1 locales

Includes English

Market analysis

Review-backed positioning, friction, and market signals for this Chrome extension.

Backed by review samples

Macro category

Developer & Designer Tools

Pricing friction

Low review signal

Complaint intensity

Moderate review signal

Listing & review signals
Observed signals from store listing text and review samples.

Listing positioning

The product is positioned as a lightweight utility for web developers and testers to manipulate HTTP headers. It emphasizes the ability to customize IP-related headers to simulate different network environments and geolocation contexts.

Inferred product pattern

Single-purpose developer utility with legacy UI friction.

Review-backed pain points

Users struggle with regressions where the extension fails to correctly spoof headers, and some find the mandatory profile management system cumbersome compared to previous versions.

Observed feature gaps

Lack of an exclude/whitelist feature for specific domains, and inability to input comma-separated IP lists for complex header chaining.

Tags
HTTP HeadersProxy TestingWeb DevelopmentIP Spoofing
Target users

- Web Developers

- QA Testers

- Network Engineers

Primary use cases

- Geolocation testing

- IP-based site access testing

- Development environment header configuration

Positive themes

- Effective for geolocation testing

- Helpful for IP simulation

- Direct solution for specific technical testing needs

Negative themes

- Functionality regression after updates

- UI complexity regarding the new 'profile' management system

- Lack of site-specific whitelisting/exclusion options

Observed friction

- Performance complaints detected

- None identified; extension appears to be free.

Evidence boundary: Evidence is based on user reviews highlighting both functional utility for developers and recurring technical issues following recent version updates. Review sample set is small and includes older feedback, which may not represent the current stability of the most recent version.
Complaint summaries
Review-backed complaint signals grouped by operational area.

Support

Some users expressed frustration regarding long-term maintenance and bugs emerging after version updates.

Reliability

Several reports indicate that the extension intermittently stops working after updates or fails to reflect the configured IP header.

Privacy

No specific privacy complaints found.

Access & pricing

- No clear monetization signal

- No account requirement observed

- Free plan or free usage claimed

Store listing facts

Listing assets

- Screenshots: 2

- Videos: 0

- Languages: 1

Trust signals

- Privacy policy

- Developer contact

- Support link

Store metadata

- Version: 1.0.3

- Size: 449KiB

- Last updated:

Listing SEO keywords

Search intent keywords
Keyword signals for evaluating how users may discover, compare, or search for this extension category.

Core discovery

modify http headers chromespoof x-forwarded-for headertest geolocation headersbrowser ip spoofing tool

Comparison

header editor alternativeshttp request modifier chrome

Problem

x-forwarded-for not workingheader spoofing bug

Alternative

web development proxy toolsbrowser header extension

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Screenshots

X-Forwarded-For Header screenshot
X-Forwarded-For Header screenshot

Links

Privacy policy: https://omnibug.io/privacy-policy/

Support links: https://github.com/MisterPhilip/x-forwarded-for/issues

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