Host name rewriter Host name rewriter

Productivity
Version: 1.3.0
Last Update: 2017-10-14

Overview

Host name rewriter is a Chrome extension developed by Mattias Lundberg. According to the data from Chrome web store, current version of Host name rewriter is 1.3.0, updated on 2017-10-14.
1,000+ users have installed this extension. 13 users have rated this extension with an average rating of .

Rewrite URLs for using a different host when accessing a web page.

Extension for rewriting of host names when accessing a webpage. Will rewrite the host name regardless of method of access, both clicking a link and writing URL will work.

Usage example: Attempts to reach 'example.com/something' will be redirected to 'mydomain.com/something'.

A sub domain, 'sub.example.com', will not be rewritten if a rule for 'example.com' is present. A specific rule for 'sub.example.com' needs to be added.

The extension needs to be configured from the extension button or options page before starting to work.

Version History
* 1.3.0 - Fix rewrite after redirect
* 1.2.1 - Sync changes between options and action.
* 1.2.0 - Improvements of interface and usability
* 1.1.0 - Improve performance and interface
* 1.0.1 - Fix installation
* 1.0.0 - Initial release

Rating

13 ratings

Total Installs

1,000+

Information

Last Update

2017-10-14

Current Version

1.3.0

Size

28.02KiB

Author

Mattias Lundberg

Website

None

Category

Productivity

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avatar Madhusoodan Pataki
2021-04-28

It doesn't work. I was trying to add sort of hostname entries for intranet sites. (Using it as a DNS)

here is some sample entry
yash-2.foo.com 10.2.3.4

avatar klemn 02
2021-03-06

Pretty much useless extension. Doesn't do what's advertised. Does not even look as the advertised image of it. Don't waste your time

avatar Iain McVey
2020-10-01

Great extension - very useful for internet/intranet link problems.

Has gotten really slow lately though?

avatar Ethan Shalev
2019-12-01

works wonderfully.
I tested a lookup loop, and it did in fact send the browser into an endless loop. I'd suggest adding some logic to warn the user about potential problems of this sort.

I also created two rules directing from the same host. Only the first rule was applied (makes sense). When I clicked to remove the second one, both got removed (due to same key, I guess).

I'd also add functionality to the icon, to have it highlighted on pages where it's being used, if such a thing is possible. To remind users that they have this extension installed, and that it's actively affecting the current tab.

All in all, a small, excellent extension.

avatar Muhammad Ali
2019-02-11

Its working been using to debug my WordPress website, Much better then editing hosts.