Referer Control
Control the HTTP Referer on a per-site basis.
Referer Control – Control HTTP Referer | Firefox Add-On
"Referer Control" is a handy Firefox add-on, enabling users to take command of the HTTP Referer. With this add-on, one has the option to craft any referrer as they wish, whether that's globally or on a site-by-site basis. If desired, users can choose to disable the Referer completely. What sets this tool apart is its functionally to also work on JavaScript's document.referrer, thus providing total control over referring sites.
Add-on stats
Manifest V2
Weekly download count: 102
Firefox on Android: Yes
Permissions:
- http://*/*
- https://*/*
- webRequest
- webRequestBlocking
- contextMenus
- storage
Size: 88.71K
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description
Ranking
Other platforms
Not available on Android
User reviews
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews.
Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate,
spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Works well for global toggling of referers
- Allows blacklisting of referers from specific websites
- Helpful for managing HTTP referers for certain websites
- Some users find it very useful despite issues
Cons
- Settings often get lost after browser restarts or clearing cache
- Add-on seems abandoned with no recent updates or bug fixes
- Confusing options for per-site rules
- Developer reportedly dismisses user feedback and bug reports
Most mentioned
- Settings not saved after restarting browser
- Lost configurations after clearing cache
- Developed has not maintained or updated add-on
- Confusing user interface for managing referers
User reviews
by 天灭中共退党团队保平安, 2025-02-12
by Firefox user 14227035, 2025-01-02
by Firefox user 16881005, 2023-01-22
Add-on safety
Risk impact
Referer Control requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. 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
We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Referer Control. Use it at your own risk.
Risk likelihood analysis details
- High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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