Referer Control
Control the HTTP Referer on a per-site basis.
- By:
- Keepa.com
- Rating:
- 3.12 (42)
- Version:
- 1.32resigned1 (Last updated: 2024-04-25)
- Version code:
- 5727698
- Creation date:
- 2017-03-08
- Permissions:
- http://*/*
- https://*/*
- webRequest
- webRequestBlocking
- contextMenus
- storage
- Size:
- 88.71K
- URLs:
- Website
- Full description:
- See detailed description
- Source:
- Firefox Browser Add-ons
- Updated:
- a day ago
Manifest V2
Ranking
User reviews
Pros
- Works well for specific website configurations
- Useful for managing referers on a global or site-specific basis
- Simple toggle for enabling/disabling referers
- Can handle certain websites while preventing image breaking issues
Cons
- Add-on is no longer actively developed
- Settings frequently ignored or lost, especially after clearing cache
- Complicated rules for configuring per-site settings
- CSP violations reported when the add-on is active
- Buggy behavior can render the add-on almost useless in some scenarios
Most mentioned
- Settings get lost upon browser restart or clearing cache
- Overall issues with functionality and reliability
- Developer doesn't seem to respond to bug reports or fix issues
- Incompatibility with some websites or specific functions
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User reviews
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by Firefox user 14227035, 2025-01-02
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
Referer Control is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.
Risk likelihood analysis details
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