controlref

Toggle sending HTTP referer headers. This add-on is inspired by the venerable ref-control add-on. Currently, it only toggles sending the HTTP referer header. Future versions will allow for site specific preferences, and sending custom referers.

controlref is a Firefox add-on that allows you to toggle sending HTTP referer headers. Inspired by ref-control, this add-on ensures your privacy by disabling referrer headers. Future versions will include site-specific preferences and custom referers.

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By:: jamonation
Daily users:: 5 -1
Version:: 0.0.3resigned1 (Last updated: 2024-04-25)
Version code:: 5729299
Creation date:: 2017-11-18
Firefox on Android:: Yes
Risk:: Moderate risk impact Moderate risk likelihood
Permissions:: storage
webRequest
webRequestBlocking
<all_urls>
Size:: 9.04K
URLs:: Website
Source:: Firefox Browser Add-ons
Updated:: a day ago

Ranking

# 38,053 ▼ 2,874

Other rankings

#132 in voice control keyword 35 ▼ 8 #138 in self control keyword 46 ▼ 8 #193 in control keyword 39 ▼ 8 #202 in reference keyword 28 ▼ 15

Add-on safety

Risk impact

controlref 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.
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Risk likelihood

controlref is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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